Posts with the tag: religious
Beware of the Religious Spirit of BONDAGE
The Bible emphatically declares: It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then, and do not let yourselves be burdened again by a yoke of slavery. Galatians 5:1 The “yoke of slavery” Paul was referring to is the yoke of religious law. In this particular case, a group of legalistic teachers […]
What Is LEGALISM and Its Four “Limbs”?
Here’s a summary of general legalism and its four “limbs”: General Legalism refers to legalism in general. It’s an obsession with legalities and could just as well be described as law-ism or rule-ism. It’s the emphasis on the outer at the expense of the inner. As such, outward conformity to the letter of the law […]
Why Wasn’t God Pleased With CAIN’S OFFERING?
Let’s read the passage in question: Now Abel kept flocks, and Cain worked the soil. 3In the course of time Cain brought some of the fruits of the soil as an offering to the Lord. 4And Abel also brought an offering—fat portions from some of the firstborn of his flock. The Lord looked with favor on Abel and his […]
LEGALISM Creates Sheeple; CHRISTIANITY Creates Unique People
Because religious legalism is obsessed with outward adherence to the letter of the law and “the letter kills” (2 Corinthians 3:6), it typically creates either automaton-like sheeple or prune-faced authoritarians; it can’t produce unique people who are freed-up and full of the life and love of the LORD. Consider some of the mighty men and […]
Beware of Developing a Religious SPIRIT OF FAMILIARITY
A religious “spirit of familiarity” is when a believer develops a go-through-the-motions manner concerning God and the things of God, including things related to church & ministry. Take, for instance, a pastor who has a “go through the motions” manner. How does a minister of God fall into such a rut? It’s something that slowly […]
Beware of RELIGIOUS FORMAL DEATH
Since legalism is a dead religious spirit that focuses on rules above relationship with God it naturally saps life, freedom, joy and spontaneity. God is the Fountain of Life from which all life flows, whether physical or spiritual, and Yeshua is “the life” who came to give us “life to the full” (John 14:6 & […]
Does Christianity Weaken People or EMPOWER?
I was talking to a man a couple years ago who argued that Christianity weakens people and instills fear. He likened God and the devil to forest monsters in fairy tales that Christian leaders use to control and limit people through fear.
Sabbath — What is it? Should Believers Observe It?
What exactly is the Sabbath, according to the Bible? Are New Testament believers obligated to observe it? And, if so, how? What’s God’s Word say?
Godliness and Religion—What’s the Difference?
Godliness refers to relationship with God while religion refers to outward religious acts. Godliness cannot be performed by the flesh whereas religion can.
Religion and Christianity — What’s the Difference?
Is Christianity just another religion? If not, what’s the difference? What’s the Bible say?
The SEVEN FREEDOMS — Take Hold of ‘Em!
Jesus proclaimed “the truth will set you free,” but what are you set free from? What are you set free to do? This teaching focuses on seven areas of freedom promised to every believer in their covenant with God.