Tag Archives: religion

Why YHWH Loves Music

Posted on July 21, 2014 by A Whisper, Screamed

During a Bible study on Hebrews 6-7, the teacher-elder wanted us to think about our role as a kingly priest serving Christ and the Body. He used intercessory prayer as an example; we should consider the 5 Ws and 1 … Continue reading →

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A Warning for Heresy Hunters

Posted on March 14, 2014 by A Whisper, Screamed

On Andrew Strom’s old website, he posted a great article full of thought-provoking truth. Some took offense because it came from IHOP. An argument ensued and Strom used the term heresy hunters, the first time I had ever seen it … Continue reading →

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Fast from SELF, Not Food

Posted on March 12, 2014 by A Whisper, Screamed

I hate Lent. From the outside looking in, I see no other time of the year where Christians are the most self-righteous. A growing number of Protestants are now practicing it. Jesus never ordained this activity, no matter how well … Continue reading →

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Cherry Picking

Posted on March 11, 2014 by A Whisper, Screamed

Ephesians 4:14 Then we will no longer be little children, tossed by the waves and blown around by every wind of teaching, by human cunning with cleverness in the techniques of deceit. Some would say a person following Christ outside … Continue reading →

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Religion vs. Spirit

Posted on March 1, 2014 by A Whisper, Screamed

Religion says, “Do this and that and you will be saved.” Yah says, “Enter into my rest,” which means stop your works; seek and do His will. Religion says, “The Bible is the final authority.” Jesus, the Living Word, says, … Continue reading →

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The Biblical Symbolism of Male and Female

Posted on August 23, 2013 by A Whisper, Screamed

From the Wikipedia article: Names of God, also see Names of God in Judaism: “A common title of God in the Hebrew Bible is Elohim (Hebrew: אלהים), as opposed to other titles of God in Judaism. The root Eloah אלה … Continue reading →

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The Doctrinal Garbage Can: Agape Means Unconditional Love

Posted on April 30, 2012 by A Whisper, Screamed

I am truly sorry, but the proof in Scripture of agape equaling unconditional love is completely absent. It frustrated me for years. Perhaps something was wrong because all I saw was the necessity of obedience: “Follow Me.” Jesus commanded this … Continue reading →

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The “Church Fathers” Fad

Posted on March 28, 2012 by A Whisper, Screamed

I have noticed a trend in quoting from the so-called “church fathers.” After my own investigation, I found a slow drift away from biblical teachings and the authority of the Holy Spirit. The article below gives an excellent summary of … Continue reading →

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History Must Be Studied

Posted on March 15, 2012 by A Whisper, Screamed

One of the biggest mistakes people make when reading the Bible is reading it like a regular book. There are too many ancient customs and idioms that modern readers have trouble understanding that cause unbelievers to throw down the Scriptures … Continue reading →

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Too Many Words

Posted on March 10, 2012 by A Whisper, Screamed

In this version of Strong’s Concordance, the original meaning of the word is listed first, followed by what translators actually used. Reading the origin of the word gives a better feeling to the context in which it was applied. diakonos: … Continue reading →

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