Bible Brian
The Law: All or nothing
The book of Galatians is a firm and thorough rebuke against anyone and everyone who seeks to bind Christians to the Old Testament Law....
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Why don't Christians do that?
In English, we have a saying: "You have to walk before you can run". This describes the concept that more advanced lessons in just about...
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Scripture reads you
While many believe the Bible is a list of rules and regulations that one needs to obey to be saved, it's actually designed to show us...
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A vegetarian defends the right to eat bacon
Disclaimer: When this article was originally written for Path Treader Ministries, I was still a vegetarian. Though I have since ceased...
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Reconciling the God of the Old and New Testaments
If Jesus is the same yesterday, today and forever, and Jesus is God, that necessitates that the God of the New Testament is the same God...
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Tattoos and worldliness: Why that argument sucks
One argument used by weaker brethren against tattoos is that the Bible tells us not to conform to the world (e.g. Romans 12:2), and...
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The law: A scaffolding for Christ
Old Testament law is a common point of attack by unbelievers. It is obvious that it is no longer in force, but the fact that it is no...
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Should Christians eat like Jews?
Acceptable diet is an interesting discussion in Christianity. After all, it is an inherently Jewish faith, and the Jews have many dietary...
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Should we throw out Leviticus?
One difficulty in understanding Christian morality is the difference between covenants. Morality comes in different forms. Sometimes, a...
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Will we be called least in Heaven if we don't obey the law?
As Christians, are we under the law? This is a common dispute. There are those who still believe that yes, every law in the Old Testament...
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Letting my dog off the lead
Recently, I have been taking my dog out in the early hours of the morning, just before sunrise. Dark enough that no one's around, light...
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Closed signs and the Old Testament
The distinction between the Old and New Testaments is often misunderstood by Christians. On the one hand, there are Christians who...
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Unless Jesus failed, Matthew 5:17-18 proves we are no longer under the law
The fact that Old Testament law is no longer applicable post-crucifixion is indisputable. The New Testament repeatedly affirms that the...
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Removing the Old Testament requires changing the past
One of the most frustrating things about the modern Church is our incredible ability to dismiss certain scriptures because they came from...
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Why you should stop using Leviticus against tattoos
The morality of tattoos is a discussion that will likely never end this side of Heaven. Can we get them, or should we avoid them? I doubt...
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The Simpsons show why the Old Testament wasn't abrogated
One peculiarity about The Simpsons is that, with a few exceptions, most of the characters are bright yellow. There is a reason for this...
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The application of a closed sign
A closed sign is an excellent analogy to explain the distinction between the Old and New Testaments. A closed sign always means what it...
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A brief summary of why Christians are no longer under the law
Are Christians still under the law? While a minority of Christians will say yes (as will a large number of unbelievers), the Bible...
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A moral venn diagram
There's an awful lot of confusion about the Old Testament in Christianity. Anti-Christians and liberal Christians are especially...
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