Summary: Many mainline Christian denominations historically rejected jewelry but have since reversed course. The United Methodist Church's shift towards LGBTQ inclusivity sparked reflections on the potential consequences of loosening biblical standards. Scriptures are examined to illustrate the connection between jewelry, pride, and idolatry, and Apostolic commands against jewelry are discussed in detail.
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The Difference Between Sheep & Goats
I gazed across a lush, green, undulating field that stretched as far as my eyes could see. This was somewhere in Wisconsin. I’d been driving for hours when I happened to notice farm signs peppering the little country roads. Growing up in a big city, I’d never seen large herds of… well, anything. So, I made a detour and found a farm. The sheep’s white contrasted sharply with the deep green of the fields. There were so many sheep that my untrained eye couldn’t count them. After a few minutes, a middle-aged farmer in stereotypical overalls and various layers of…
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Three Trees
The Beauty of Biblical Symbolism One of the many things I love about Scripture is the symbolism stretched across its pages. It’s everywhere. Of course, it’s all meant to conjure imagery and teach lessons within lessons. Almost every story in the Bible contains a message within a lesson within another moral. I realize we can get carried away and start imagining things that aren’t actually there. We might extract beliefs that aren’t divinely intended without careful consideration, which can be dangerous. And many of my friends are understandably wary of focusing too much on biblical symbolism. I get that. However,…
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Radically Apostolic! with Charles G. Robinette (Article + Podcast)
A Radically Apostolic Review I recently had the opportunity to interview International Evangelist Charles G. Robinette about his new book, Radically Apostolic! The Reality, the Journey, and the Reward of the Call of God on the Apostolic Voice Podcast (which is linked below). Conversations like that always take on a life of their own, and that’s precisely what makes them so cool. However, it’s impossible to capture the essence of a book in a conversation format. So, even if you’ve listened to the episode with Rev. Robinette, this book review explores new territories. In my opinion, every believer should own…
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The Argument for Holiness with Charles A. Rhodus (Article + Podcast)
Charles A. Rhodus’ new book, The Argument for Holiness, is not a teaching resource defending the minutia of biblical holiness. It isn’t a handbook or a study guide. Instead, it’s a concise and straightforward defense of the necessity of holiness preaching in the twenty-first century. The author makes a heartfelt plea to church leaders, asking them to acknowledge holiness as salvifically necessary. Rhodus is clear; holiness is just as essential to salvation as the New Birth. He implores saints to value holiness in their church and church leadership. The Spirit of Jezebel In four short chapters, Rhodus lays the case…
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Should Christians Dye Their Hair? (Article + Podcast)
I realize many people have never even considered the possibility that God might care about any aspect of our outward appearance. Others understand that God does mandate specific criteria of external holiness disciplines. Most sincere Christians have some awareness that God requires us to be modest, maintain gender distinctions, and avoid vanity in our attire. Among apostolics, there are certainly some disagreements regarding how those standards should be applied orthopraxically, but they are generally acknowledged as orthodoxically sound beliefs. Many generations ago, hair dying was frowned upon and often outright forbidden across denominational lines. There was an almost ecumenical Christian…
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10 Signs You Might Be Guilty of Self-Idolatry
Becoming a god unto ourselves has always been the greatest temptation that Satan lays before humankind. He subtly emboldens us to take authority that belongs to God into our own hands.
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You Cannot Be A Church Leader If… (Part 1)
Do you want to be a leader within the Church. These 11 things may disqualify you from leadership.
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9 Signs You Might Be Weary In Well Doing
Sometimes we are spiritually worn down and we don't even recognize that there is a problem until it has spiraled out of control.
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