This is a sad truth, in history there have been churches that accepted tyranny, evil, and wickedness in opposition to Yeshua. Apostate refers to a person or group who renounces a religious belief. The teaching of Yeshua should be accepted by His followers, to side … Continue reading Yeshua’s Church
Tag: Bonhoeffer
Pursue Holiness
"Follow peace with all men, and holiness, without which no man shall see the Lord." Hebrews 12:14. "Know ye not that the unrighteous shall not inherit the kingdom of God?" I Corinthians 6:9. "Be ye therefore perfect, even as your Father which is in heaven … Continue reading Pursue Holiness
Christ Living In Us
In instructing the twelve Apostles before sending them out Christ said "He who receives you receives Me, and he who receives Me receives Him who sent Me." Matthew 10:40. We, as followers of Christ, in a real sense, carry Christ with us. Bonhoeffer puts it this … Continue reading Christ Living In Us
The Sovereignty of God Over Salvation
"These twelve Jesus sent forth, and charged them, saying, 'Go not into any way of the Gentiles, and enter not into any city of the Samaritans; but go rather to the lost sheep of the house of Israel.' " (Matt. 10:5-6). In "The Cost of … Continue reading The Sovereignty of God Over Salvation
Living Life As It Comes
In Matthew 6:25-34 Jesus said “Therefore I say to you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or what you will drink; nor about your body, what you will put on. Is not life more than food and the body more than clothing? … Continue reading Living Life As It Comes
Be of Good Cheer
In reading the Bonhoeffer biography by Eric Metaxas, I was struck by how Bonhoeffer maintained his joy and basic Christian goodness even in the midst of persecution while in prison. Like Joseph in the Bible, even the prison authorities were drawn to him, finding him genuinely … Continue reading Be of Good Cheer
A Prisoner of God
The following passage from the Bonhoeffer biography by Eric Metaxas really spoke to me. Hitler had just came to power (by popular election no less) but had not as yet gained complete power and had to use persuasion to accomplish what he later accomplished by … Continue reading A Prisoner of God
Brokenhearted Sinner
Dietrich Bonhoeffer is known for his opposition to Hitler ending in his martyrdom and also for great works he published including "Costs of Discipleship". However, before these events, right after he obtained his doctorate and became eligible for the ministry, he accepted a position … Continue reading Brokenhearted Sinner
The Conservative Christian Apologist 