In my experience, one of the most overlooked distinctions in Scripture is the difference between being clean and being holy. We often assume these categories are interchangeable. The Bible does not. Recovering this distinction does more than clarify Israel’s cultic (religious) system—it sheds fresh light on covenant membership, the role of baptism, and the status … Continue reading Clean Is Not Holy: Covenant Membership, Baptism, and the Formation of God’s People.
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Peace and Purity: Why the Church Cannot Have One Without the Other
When a church tolerates false teaching or unrepentant sin, it violates the very conditions necessary for peace. It’s like ignoring infection in the name of “keeping the body calm.” Sooner or later, the whole body suffers.
Why Deuteronomy Is Not A List of Rules
Living with the mind of Christ demands thinking through the process that formed the law, not just the end result of the law.
Heracles Bow, Church Hurt, and the Sin of Communal Isolation
The enemy loves isolated Christians.
A Call For Discernment
A generation of Christians raised on devotionals, soundbites, and inspirational slogans often lacks the grounding in the whole counsel of God necessary to discern truth from half-truth.
Sabbath As Rebellion
Ponder this overlooked theological truth: When we stop, we resist.
A Pitch for Fast Change in Church Revitalization
You can honor history without clinging to the past. But too often, churches get this formula skewed.
The Sheep, the Goats, and the “Least of These”: Reading Matthew 25 in Context
This is not a call for humanitarianism.
From Fog Machines to Incense: Why Millennials and Gen Z Are Turning to Liturgy
As celebrity pastors fall and hype-driven churches lose ground, a surprising trend emerges: Millennials and Gen Z are rediscovering liturgy, creeds, and historic worship. Here’s why the future of the church may look more ancient than you think.
Go, And Be Fed
The relationship between pastors and their congregation is mutual; while pastors are responsible for feeding their flock, the congregation must actively seek spiritual nourishment. Immature faith often rejects essential practices like prayer and preaching. Attending church is not merely an obligation, but an opportunity for growth and fulfillment in faith.
Weston Blaha 