Growing up in American christianity, I often saw 2 Chronicles 7:14 used in a way that implied the verse was speaking of christians—specifically those in America. Actually, the verse has nothing to do with christians OR America. Yah said, “If My people, who are called by My name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek … Read more
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