I am often reminded that as Christians, we aren't under Old Testament law any more, so do we need to give 10% of our income to the church...? Let's turn to my great-grandfather who was an OT scholar to find out.
You will be surprised as to how little of the bible most people know. The people you work with or live next to probably don’t know the story of Balam’s donkey or Eutychus falling out a window, and I wouldn’t expect them to, but they may not even know the most famous stories. The only bible most people read is you!
Our society talks a lot about sin but we never dig into what sin actually is. We see adverts on the telly that call cake or ice cream “so good its sinful” and while it might be really yummy and terrible for your body, ice cream or cake on its own isn’t actually sin! So what actually is it...?
The post delves into the significance of the Bible, particularly in relation to the Roman city of Corinth and the book of 1 Corinthians. It emphasizes the importance of understanding the historical and social context of the scripture, as well as how it is relevant to contemporary society. Paul's letter addresses issues of unity, spirituality, and moral conduct within the church.
