In this passage, Paul takes aim at judgemental moralists. Christians sometimes have a reputation for being judgemental and moralistic, although these days you can find that kind of attitude everywhere. What is the problem with being judgemental, and how can Christians be different?
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People often take the phrase ‘do not judge’ to mean that we shouldn’t ever criticise anyone else. But that’s not what Jesus intended us to understand. Instead, this is about how we relate to others and deal with sin – especially within the church.
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Noah and the Flood is one of the most popular and enduring Bible stories for children. But if we see it just as a children’s story, we will miss the fact that it is the most profound picture in the Bible of judgement and salvation through Jesus Christ.
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The Ascension is probably the most overlooked aspect of Jesus’ time on earth. And yet it is deeply significant! In this session we look at the significance of Jesus’ resurrection – what it means for us, and how he will come again as judge.
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This is another topic most Christians don’t spend enough time thinking about: where is Christ now – and when will we next see him?
There are three questions in this session, focussing on the lines in the Apostles Creed:
he is seated at the right hand of the Father,
and he will come to judge the living and the dead.
The questions are:
Where did session 18 go? I posted session 18 up a few months ago as I recorded it on Ascension Day!
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I did a Facebook live session tonight thinking about whether the coronavirus is God’s judgement on us. I know it’s a question quite a few people have been asking. It’s a big topic and you’d have to spend hours really going into all the ins and outs, but this is my go at giving an answer live in a few minutes:
The passage I read from is Joel 2:12-14.
