Oct 9, 2023 | Best of WitW
The theology of Spiritual Formation sounds great on paper, but it is focused on the wrong target. Progress toward greater spirituality is measured by what can be seen (for example, how well I maintain the routines of sabbath, bible reading, confession; how loving my actions are toward others; how much I experience greater joy and contentment; how well I serve and sacrifice, etc.) which means success is measured by outward righteous behavior. But is outward righteous behavior the right target?
Oct 4, 2023 | 01 Podcasts, Galatians
The Law teaches valuable lessons that prepare us for faith and keep us from evil. But, after the Messiah came, we graduated from the protective custody of the Law. All of us receive justification by the same path: faith in Jesus Christ.
Oct 3, 2023 | Word Study - Greek
Tools and resources you need to do a word study on the Greek word for self-control, egkrateia, G1466.
Oct 2, 2023 | Best of WitW
“Spiritual formation” is a hot topic today. But does it work? The Old Testament prophet Haggai would answer no.
Sep 29, 2023 | News, Reflections
A national survey revealed that 42% of pastors considered quitting recently and many already have. There’s no question in my mind that we ask too much of pastors today, but I also think pastors share a bit of the blame. Here’s my solution to the “Great Pastor Resignation.”
Sep 27, 2023 | 01 Podcasts, Galatians
Paul argues the Law, which was a deal, does not nullify the promise given to Abraham. In a deal, two parties agree to certain obligations. But a promise is made by one party unconditionally.
Sep 26, 2023 | Word Study - Greek
Tools and resources you need to do a word study on the biblical Greek word for gentleness, prautés, G4240.
Sep 20, 2023 | 01 Podcasts, Galatians
In Galatians 3, Paul begins a series of five arguments for justification by faith. In the first two, Paul argues from experience and from the plain teaching of Scripture.
Sep 19, 2023 | Word Study - Greek
Tools and resources you need to do a word study on the Greek word for goodness, agathósuné, G19.
Sep 15, 2023 | 05 Bible Study 201, 06 Articles, Leadership
A national survey revealed that 42% of pastors considered quitting and many already have. Here’s how one church avoided that problem.
Sep 13, 2023 | 01 Podcasts, Galatians
Galatians 2:11-21: Paul includes rebuking Peter as part of his defense. Paul could rebuke Peter because they had the same view of the gospel. This incident serves two purposes: 1) it furthers Paul’s claim that he and the apostles teach the same gospel; and 2) it introduces this issue of whether gentile believers must keep the law.
Sep 12, 2023 | Word Study - Greek
Tools and resources you need to do a word study on the Greek word for kindness, chréstotés, G5544.
Krisan Marotta is a Bible teacher and host of Wednesday in the Word, the podcast about what the Bible means and how we know.