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Misreading Scripture with Western Eyes: Removing Cultural Blinders to Better Understand the Bible
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My religious leaders generally interpreted the words hot, cold and lukewarm as designations of spiritual commitment.
“Associating with Christ but not his church is a distinction Jesus would never have made.”
― Misreading Scripture with Western Eyes: Removing Cultural Blinders to Better Understand the Bible
― Misreading Scripture with Western Eyes: Removing Cultural Blinders to Better Understand the Bible
“If we’re not careful, our individualistic assumptions about church can lead us to think of the church as something like a health club. We’re members because we believe in the mission statement and want to be a part of the action. As long as the church provides the services I want, I’ll stick around. But when I no longer approve of the vision, or am no longer “being fed,” I’m out the door.”
― Misreading Scripture with Western Eyes: Removing Cultural Blinders to Better Understand the Bible
― Misreading Scripture with Western Eyes: Removing Cultural Blinders to Better Understand the Bible
“Sin is corporate; it permeates the whole body. We don’t like to think that way, but it’s true. It leavens the whole lump and the honor of us all is at stake.”
― Misreading Scripture with Western Eyes: Removing Cultural Blinders to Better Understand the Bible
― Misreading Scripture with Western Eyes: Removing Cultural Blinders to Better Understand the Bible
“El tema central de la Biblia es la gloria de Dios en la salvación a través del juicio.”
― ¿Que es la Teologia Biblica? : Una guía para la Historia, el Simbolismo y los Patrones de la Biblia
― ¿Que es la Teologia Biblica? : Una guía para la Historia, el Simbolismo y los Patrones de la Biblia
“Being family gave you obligations. Jesus and Paul’s language about church as family was radical talk and not merely cultural convention.”
― Misreading Scripture with Western Eyes: Removing Cultural Blinders to Better Understand the Bible
― Misreading Scripture with Western Eyes: Removing Cultural Blinders to Better Understand the Bible
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