Comments on: Difficult Bible Verses http://www.priestlynation.com/difficult-bible-verses/ my journey of recovery from University Bible Fellowship Tue, 29 Mar 2016 16:34:31 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=4.6.1 By: briank http://www.priestlynation.com/difficult-bible-verses/#comment-1723 Wed, 13 Jun 2012 14:56:10 +0000 http://www.priestlynation.com/?p=1114#comment-1723 I would agree, Ben. And an overemphasis on freedom leads to laziness and apathy. I’ve been learning the power of “and” (which by the way is the most frequent word in the Bible, and has significant meaning to Jews). We need freedom and obedience. The key point is the order.

I’m still searching for what my theological position is, but I am persuaded that my theology is a “grace first” theology. Grace and truth, grace and peace. The Judaism that Jesus dismantled was the opposite order: law first, obedience first. Then, if possible, show grace and mercy.

]]> By: Ben Toh http://www.priestlynation.com/difficult-bible-verses/#comment-1722 Wed, 13 Jun 2012 14:44:29 +0000 http://www.priestlynation.com/?p=1114#comment-1722 Thanks, Brian. There needs always to be a tension in the balance and struggle between obedience and freedom, clinging to stability and embracing change. An overemphasis on obedience and submission inadvertently creates slaves and clones, and diminishes and stifles initiative and creativity.

]]> By: Chris http://www.priestlynation.com/difficult-bible-verses/#comment-1621 Sun, 03 Jun 2012 11:47:34 +0000 http://www.priestlynation.com/?p=1114#comment-1621 Yes, that was a really helpful post! You make some important points.

]]> By: Joe Machuta http://www.priestlynation.com/difficult-bible-verses/#comment-1602 Sat, 02 Jun 2012 15:11:59 +0000 http://www.priestlynation.com/?p=1114#comment-1602 Excellent blog post! jm

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