[To read this study in its entirety, please go to the Bible Studies page on this website and download the PDF.] The Pride of the Pharisees “You search the Scriptures, because you think that in them you have eternal life; and it is these that bear witness to Me; and you are unwilling to come… Read more »
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Pride, Spiritual Arrogance & Judgmentalism – Part 6
[To read this study in its entirety, please go to the Bible Studies page on this website and download the PDF.] Who killed Jesus? Most of us have been brought up to believe that the Jews killed Jesus. To say the Jews killed Jesus is like saying that the Americans elected Barack Obama president in… Read more »
Pride, Spiritual Arrogance & Judgmentalism (Bible Study) – Part 7
[To read this study in its entirety, please go to the Bible Studies page on this website and download the PDF.] Modern-Day Pharisees? If you haven’t noticed by now, I’ve pointed out many similarities between modern-day conservative Christian behavior and the Pharisees of Jesus’ time. You may have been brought up to believe that the… Read more »
Sins of Speech (Bible Study) – Part 1
[To read this study in its entirety, please go to the Bible Studies page on this website and download the PDF.] Not all oppressive Christianity comes in the form of rules imposed upon Christians. Oppressive Christianity also comes in the form of Christians’ anti-biblical behavior toward others. Some anti-biblical behavior is opposed by the… Read more »
Sins of Speech (Bible Study) – Part 2
[To read this study in its entirety, please go to the Bible Studies page on this website and download the PDF.] Slander & Gossip Leviticus 19:16, “You shall not go about as a slanderer among your people….” Context: Numerous, unrelated laws are listed in this portion of Leviticus. Analysis: What is slander? Webster’s New World… Read more »
Sins of Speech (Bible Study) – Part 3
[To read this study in its entirety, please go to the Bible Studies page on this website and download the PDF.] Deception (Lying) Exodus 20:16, “You shall not bear false witness against your neighbor.” Context: This is the ninth of the 10 Commandments. Analysis: When we bear false witness, we harm others. Whether we do… Read more »
Sins of Speech (Bible Study) – Part 4
[To read this study in its entirety, please go to the Bible Studies page on this website and download the PDF.] Miscellaneous Proverbs 11:9, “With his mouth the godless man destroys his neighbor, but through knowledge the righteous will be delivered.” Analysis: How do we destroy our neighbor? Do we do it by saying… Read more »
