Life's Inanities and Ironies

 Hey there, fellow seekers of truth! In a fast-paced world where everything feels instant and casual—from our coffee orders to our social media scrolls—have you ever stopped to wonder if we're treating our time with God the same way? As fundamentalist Christians committed to the literal, inerrant Word of God , let's shake things up and rediscover the power of reverence in prayer. Drawing straight from Matthew 6:9 , where Jesus says, "This, then, is how you should pray: ' Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name ,'" this isn't just ancient advice—it's a game-changer for your spiritual walk. Buckle up as we dive in and make prayer exciting again! Why Start with Reverence? The Shocking Truth from Jesus' Own Words Picture this: Jesus, the Son of God, is preaching the Sermon on the Mount , dropping wisdom bombs on a crowd hungry for real faith. He slams hypocritical show-off prayers and empty chants ( Matthew 6:5-8 ), then hands us the ultimate pra...

Communion, also known as the Lord’s Supper, is a sacred act of worship—a moment to remember Jesus Christ’s sacrifice, proclaim His gospel, and unite as His church. However, the Bible provides a sobering warning about participating in this ordinance improperly. In 1 Corinthians 11:27-29 (NKJV), the Apostle Paul declares: “ Therefore whoever eats this bread or drinks this cup of the Lord in an unworthy manner will be guilty of the body and blood of the Lord. But let a man examine himself, and so let him eat of the bread and drink of the cup. For he who eats and drinks in an unworthy manner eats and drinks judgment to himself, not discerning the Lord’s body. ” For those who hold the Bible as the inerrant Word of God, this passage calls for serious reflection. What does it mean to partake in an “unworthy manner”? What are the consequences? And how should we prepare? Let’s dive into Scripture to find the answers. The Corinthian Context: A Church in Chaos To grasp Paul’s warning, we first ne...