What the New Testament Teaches about Fasting

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There are several passages in the Bible that talk about fasting, yet it is a topic that is sometimes ignored or glossed over. Because of this, many people have questions about it. The biggest question that we should be concerned about is this: Are Christians to fast today?

This is a good question, and to answer it, we need to consider what the Bible – particularly the New Testament – has to say on this topic. In this article, we will examine what the New Testament teaches about fasting and how it applies to us.Continue Reading

Fasting from Whiteness for Lent (04.07.22)

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This week we’re going to be talking about a church announcing that it is “fasting from whiteness” for Lent. If you are curious what in the world that means, we’re going to talk about it in this episode. And even though nothing like this is found in the Bible, we’re going to use the Bible to address it.Continue Reading

Sermon on the Mount (Part 3): A Sincere Life

Sermon on the Mount (Part 3): A Sincere Life

As we continue our study, we will consider how the life of a disciple is a sincere life. Though the word sincere is not used in the verses we will examine, it is certainly the concept under consideration. One who is sincere is one who says what he genuinely feels or believes and is not dishonest or hypocritical. A disciple of Christ cannot be a hypocrite. Our outward actions must be in harmony with our inward thoughts and motivations. The Pharisees were known for their hypocrisy (Matthew 23:2, 13) and Jesus said our righteousness must exceed theirs (Matthew 5:20). As He explained in these verses, the life of a disciple must be a sincere life.
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