Legalism is the improper excessive or improper use of the law. Remember, God’s call on us is to be holy like He is, so legalism is not simply the keeping of the law. We’re supposed to. Today, the irony.
Does being "born again" mean that Jesus was teaching reincarnation? Some groups think so. The short answer is no, but here's a critical distinction to make.
Today as we begin the book of John, you hear some famous words that echo Genesis 1…”In the beginning.” And you won’t have to listen long to figure out that John’s talking about Jesus. So, did Jesus have a beginning?
What we talk about less — and probably should talk about more — is Jesus’ return. In fact, Jesus’ return is part of Peter’s argument for why we should live lives full of hope. Interestingly, today you’ll hear Peter mention why Jesus hasn’t returned yet.
What good would it be if God was like a robot? This might seem like a weird focus question for the day, but it not only relates to something we’ll read today as we finish up James, it also might be an interesting concept for you to use when you talk to someone else.
