Refusing to hear

The Apostle Paul approved of arbitration of disputes between Christians by other believers

Ian Johnson January 15, 2025 0 Comments

The theme of this installment is a question Paul asked the church in Corinth: 1 Corinthians 6:5 (WEB) While the process Jesus described in Matthew 18:15-20 (see previous series of installments) is the ideal procedure, the one most likely to produce reconciliation–which is the goal of all such procedures–the New Testament is not rigidly inflexible in demanding that only this…
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“If two of you shall agree on earth” refers to the reconciliation procedure

Ian Johnson December 29, 2024 0 Comments

Jesus’ promise to answer prayers made by any two believers who are in agreement is a part of his discussion on reconciliation of offenses. Strictly, it applies to prayers made as a result of reconciliation. This underscores the importance of reconciliation between believers to Jesus.

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Offenses, leprosy–and members cutting each other off

Ian Johnson December 9, 2024 2 Comments

The analogy between classical leprosy (Hansen’s Disease) and the effect of unresolved bitterness between members of the Body of Christ. Both cause members of the body to lose sensation and be vulnerable to infection and death. “Cutting off” members only accelerates this.

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Didn’t Jesus tell us how to handle offenses between believers?

Ian Johnson December 9, 2024 0 Comments

Jesus and Paul both give details of procedures for handling offenses within the church. Those procedures look toward reconciliation and removal of barriers, rather than creation of barriers, except where excommunication is necessary.

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The Good Shepherd and His Sheep

Ian Johnson August 24, 2024 1 Comment

I’m like a sheep. I need a shepherd who has already given his life to rescue me from wolves. I need the good shepherd, Jesus, as my shepherd. Because Jesus is my shepherd, I know that if I listen to him, I will hear his voice calling me. I can be sure that I am his because I recognize his voice.

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¿No es una «relación» con Jesús lo que necesito?

Ian Johnson August 22, 2024 0 Comments

¿No es una «relación» con Jesús lo que necesito? Sí, y no. La Biblia nunca dice que necesitamos solo cualquiera relación con Jesús. En cambio, se nos habla de relaciones que involucran a personas que saben quiénes son, y que reconocen la voz de Jesús y la obedecen.

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Isn’t a “Relationship” with Jesus what I need?

Ian Johnson August 22, 2024 0 Comments

Isn’t a “Relationship” with Jesus what I need? Yes, and no. The Bible never says that we need just some “relationship,” any “relationship” with Jesus. Instead, we are told of several specific relationships that involve people who know who they are, and who recognize the voice of Jesus and obey it.

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God highly values reconciliation

Ian Johnson August 16, 2024 0 Comments

God values conciliation very much. And the responsibility is mine, not yours. I can’t serve God while I know that you hold something against me.

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Part 7H: Is God Speaking? Determining Who is Speaking.

Ian Johnson November 4, 2023 1 Comment

God gives us tests to use to determine whether a message we hear came from him or from somewhere else. Most of these tests apply regardless of whether the message comes from an internal voice or through the mouth or writings of another person who claims to speak for God. They start with the overarching test “do I recognize my Shepherd’s voice in what is said?”

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God’s Work and Voice in Me, Part 7F: To Speak or Not to Speak, that is the Question

Ian Johnson October 30, 2023 1 Comment

If God is still speaking to us, why don’t we hear him more? This presentation reviews the reasons given in Scripture.

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The Apostle Paul approved of arbitration of disputes between Christians by other believers

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“If two of you shall agree on earth” refers to the reconciliation procedure

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Offenses, leprosy–and members cutting each other off

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Didn’t Jesus tell us how to handle offenses between believers?

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The Good Shepherd and His Sheep

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¿No es una «relación» con Jesús lo que necesito?

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God highly values reconciliation

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