As we discussed the other day, many christians think that the term “christian,” as it was used in the New Testament, meant “follower of Christ.” Actually, it didn’t. It meant “little messiah.” It was an epithet—an insult. Peter included it in a list of terms of reproach. The term was not embraced by anybody until … Read more
It is not uncommon, when sharing the Father’s traditions with christians, to be accused of being legalistic. Hmmmm . . . sounds like a pretty damning label, and certainly something we should all avoid being; but, what is it, exactly? I have found over the years since the Holy Spirit led us out of christianity, … Read more
When sharing the truths of the Holy Spirit with those who have been educated under the umbrella of christianity (there are many different flavors, remember), this is a tenet that sometimes gets used to try to shut down the Holy Spirit’s truths. It goes something like this: “You are adding to the scriptures—for that passage … Read more