F-2 PEOPLE FILES
- John D Ferrer - Pat Ferry - Sean Feucht - Joshua Feurstein - Lisa Fields - Dan File - Don Finto - Bryan Fischer - Phillip Fisher Jr - John Foley - Greg Forster - Dan Foster - Ray Fowler - John Foxworth -
==john d ferrer======
John D Ferrer
Sure, there’s a lot going wrong in the world regarding gender-confusion, grooming, and sex-stuff. But as Christians we don’t have theological permission to be pessimists, not ultimately. For us, realism IS optimism. Or to put it another way, we are optimists because we’re realists about the promises of Christ. If God is who He says He is, then ultimately everything He promised will come true, everything wrong will be made right, and we our hope is anchored in reality, ultimately reality.
This is not a naive, escapist fantasy either. We can fully admit hardship and sin-struggles. We know that “in this world you will have trouble” but we need not despair because Christ “has overcome the world” (John 16:33). We have a Christian hope:
“May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.” Romans 15:13.
That Christian hope isn’t just an emotion either. It’s a reassured knowledge, bolstered by evidence (for the Bible, for the resurrection, for Christian living), and it’s enlivened by active life in Christ (i.e., pray, Scripture, Christian fellowship). -John D Ferrer; Intelligent Christian Faith; Christian Hope Vs Pessimissm 10.22.22
This is not a naive, escapist fantasy either. We can fully admit hardship and sin-struggles. We know that “in this world you will have trouble” but we need not despair because Christ “has overcome the world” (John 16:33). We have a Christian hope:
“May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.” Romans 15:13.
That Christian hope isn’t just an emotion either. It’s a reassured knowledge, bolstered by evidence (for the Bible, for the resurrection, for Christian living), and it’s enlivened by active life in Christ (i.e., pray, Scripture, Christian fellowship). -John D Ferrer; Intelligent Christian Faith; Christian Hope Vs Pessimissm 10.22.22
John D Ferrer
To everyone saying that Joe Biden’s “loan forgiveness” proposal is “Christ-like” and the federal government is reflecting the Gospel by modeling forgiveness and grace, I hear you guys. Grace, forgiveness, freedom from bondage – that’s all part of salvation. Jesus did forgive our debts. He calls us to forgive our debtors. Scripture scolds people for charging certain kinds of interest, and for being greedy debt-collectors. And Scripture warns against getting into debt. There’s a lot in Scripture about debts, interest rates, and loans. And the Gospel is often described, rightfully I think, in terms of “debt” and “forgiveness.” ..........First, when a debt is owed, there are two parties who have a right to “forgive” that debt – the person financing that loan and God Himself. Now, the gov’t isn’t God. Biden isn’t Jesus, and we’re not a theocracy merging church and state either. So, while Federal authorities might sometimes be PLAYING god, they aren’t God. In that way, redistributed debt is a false analogy to the Gospel.
Second, that leaves one rightful party who can forgive the debt – the financer. In this case, that would be tax-payers. Now, there’s a good chance that this Biden proposal falls apart precisely because Biden lacks the authority to do this, in part because he’s working (with the gov’t) as the broker/steward of our tax-dollars, and he’s not financing the loans the way the American people are broadly. Biden and his entire administration aren’t qualified to “forgive” those loans since it was never their money. The gov’t works for us – the American people. We employ the federal gov’t. They are our servants. We’re not their servants. We have no king – but Christ alone (sola Christus). As such, the federal gov’t is disqualified on two counts: they aren’t God and they aren’t even bankrolling the loans – they’re just brokering the loans. As such, they aren’t qualified to forgive loans, strictly speaking. In this way, redistributed debt is a false analogy to the Gospel. --John D Ferrer; Intelligent Christian Faith; DEBT FORGIVENESS AND THE GOSPEL 8.27.22
Second, that leaves one rightful party who can forgive the debt – the financer. In this case, that would be tax-payers. Now, there’s a good chance that this Biden proposal falls apart precisely because Biden lacks the authority to do this, in part because he’s working (with the gov’t) as the broker/steward of our tax-dollars, and he’s not financing the loans the way the American people are broadly. Biden and his entire administration aren’t qualified to “forgive” those loans since it was never their money. The gov’t works for us – the American people. We employ the federal gov’t. They are our servants. We’re not their servants. We have no king – but Christ alone (sola Christus). As such, the federal gov’t is disqualified on two counts: they aren’t God and they aren’t even bankrolling the loans – they’re just brokering the loans. As such, they aren’t qualified to forgive loans, strictly speaking. In this way, redistributed debt is a false analogy to the Gospel. --John D Ferrer; Intelligent Christian Faith; DEBT FORGIVENESS AND THE GOSPEL 8.27.22
--pat ferry-------------------------
Feb 22, 2023: Religion News: Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod president calls for excommunicating white nationalists
The effort has stoked responses throughout the denomination, including some vying for the denomination’s leadership. In an interview with Lutherans for Racial Justice earlier this month, the Rev. Pat Ferry, who is seeking nomination to be president of the denomination, was asked about allegations regarding the LCMS and white nationalists — some of whom also publicly identify as Christian nationalists — listed in Machaira Action’s article.
The effort has stoked responses throughout the denomination, including some vying for the denomination’s leadership. In an interview with Lutherans for Racial Justice earlier this month, the Rev. Pat Ferry, who is seeking nomination to be president of the denomination, was asked about allegations regarding the LCMS and white nationalists — some of whom also publicly identify as Christian nationalists — listed in Machaira Action’s article.
==sean feucht======
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‘We appeal to heaven': A theologian helps explain a Christian nationalist rally in Harrisburg Standing in front of the Pennsylvania Capitol in a denim jacket, with long blond hair and an acoustic guitar, Sean Feucht looks and sounds like a rockstar. Feucht is a skilled performer and a rousing evangelical preacher. He is also an outspoken Christian nationalist. “It’s caused a lot of people to be defensive,” Feucht told a Republican lawmaker and conservative activists inside the state capitol shortly before he took the stage last Saturday. “You know, (people say) ‘I’m not one of those crazy Christian nationalist people.’ Well I’m kind of like, ‘Well I am!’” (Lancaster Inline 10/11/24) READ MORE>>>>> |
October 5, 2024: Feucht at rally in Harrisburg, Pa: You know, (people say) ‘I’m not one of those crazy Christian nationalist people.’ Well I’m kind of like, ‘Well I am! Like, I want God to be over the government. And I want Christian leaders to be over every part of society. And if you’re a Christian, you should want the same thing too.” |
'Threat to democracy' or media phantom? Christian nationalism debate takes violent turn
But the chorus of evangelicals who find voting for a Democrat unconscionable remains loud. Trump-
supporting evangelical worship leader Sean Feucht ridiculed the existence of Evangelicals for Harris on X: “HERETICS FOR HARRIS rings so much truer!” (Seattle Times 9/19/24) READ MORE>>>>>
But the chorus of evangelicals who find voting for a Democrat unconscionable remains loud. Trump-
supporting evangelical worship leader Sean Feucht ridiculed the existence of Evangelicals for Harris on X: “HERETICS FOR HARRIS rings so much truer!” (Seattle Times 9/19/24) READ MORE>>>>>
==JOSHUA FEUERSTEIN======
August 11, 2021
Radical right-wing preacher Joshua Feuerstein tells Christians "you don't have to wear the mask, you got Jesus. You don't need the vaccine, you got Jesus."
Feuerstein is presuming upon Gods grace, Feuerstein does not have the right or authority to tell God who he should give grace to.
Radical right-wing preacher Joshua Feuerstein tells Christians "you don't have to wear the mask, you got Jesus. You don't need the vaccine, you got Jesus."
Feuerstein is presuming upon Gods grace, Feuerstein does not have the right or authority to tell God who he should give grace to.
==lisa fields====================
Lisa Fields went to college at the University of North Florida. She was originally planning a career as a stockbroker in New York City. Instead, Fields pursued a Master of Divinity for Liberty University and started the Jude 3 Project to help the Black Christian community know what they believe and why they believe. Through the Jude 3 Project, Fields has hosted four Courageous Conversations conferences featuring prominent Black scholars from different theological perspectives, developed two apologetic curricula for churches and laypeople, curated a YouTube series called “Why I Don’t Go” addressing the pain points millennials have with the Church, led a historically black college and university tour answering the question “Is Christianity a White Man’s Religion?,” and curated a popular podcast covering everything from mental health to the importance of the Dead Sea Scrolls. Since starting the Jude 3 Project, Fields has received several honors, most notably, Christianity Today’s recognition of her work as an apologist in the African American community. Though these accolades have been encouraging, Fields continues to break new ground for the sake of the gospel by adding production to her resume. She helped produce and create two documentaries, Unspoken, an in-depth look into the Christian heritage of Africa and people of African descent, and Juneteenth: Faith and Freedom.
The Luis Palau Association and Gloo Launch a Free, First-of-its-Kind Evangelism Master Class to Christ Followers Across the U.S.
These key leaders include Christine Caine, Mark Mittelberg, Lisa Fields, Tyler Staton, Andrew and Wendy Palau, Rebecca McLaughlin, and many more. Within each episode, a keynote speaker leads the way in addressing common cultural barriers to evangelism and reveals the opportunities God has given us within those same challenges. Then, Ed and Kevin host rubber-meets-the-road conversations with vocational ministry leaders to better understand how Gospel sharing plays out in everyday life. As each episode draws to a close, viewers receive a practical challenge to engage culture in their own lives.
(Missions Box 10/19/23) READ MORE>>>>>
These key leaders include Christine Caine, Mark Mittelberg, Lisa Fields, Tyler Staton, Andrew and Wendy Palau, Rebecca McLaughlin, and many more. Within each episode, a keynote speaker leads the way in addressing common cultural barriers to evangelism and reveals the opportunities God has given us within those same challenges. Then, Ed and Kevin host rubber-meets-the-road conversations with vocational ministry leaders to better understand how Gospel sharing plays out in everyday life. As each episode draws to a close, viewers receive a practical challenge to engage culture in their own lives.
(Missions Box 10/19/23) READ MORE>>>>>
==dan file======
Christian pastor travels hundreds of miles each week to offer Bible study at Colorado, Wyoming State Capitols
Dan File doesn't let adverse weather or traffic stop him from being at the Colorado State Capitol Building on Tuesday mornings during the legislative session. The 68-year-old even has a personalized license plate with the word “capitol” on it. He drives five hours from his home in remote Hinsdale County to Denver to lead a weekly Bible study for state lawmakers and staff. (KSJD 4/18/24) READ MORE>>>>>
Dan File doesn't let adverse weather or traffic stop him from being at the Colorado State Capitol Building on Tuesday mornings during the legislative session. The 68-year-old even has a personalized license plate with the word “capitol” on it. He drives five hours from his home in remote Hinsdale County to Denver to lead a weekly Bible study for state lawmakers and staff. (KSJD 4/18/24) READ MORE>>>>>
==don finto======
Jan 10, 2023: Baptist News Global: The New Apostolic Reformation drove the January 6 riots, so why was it overlooked by the House Select Committee?
Other self-proclaimed modern-day apostles include Bill Johnson of Bethel Church, Mike Bickle of the International House of Prayer, Dutch Sheets, Cindy Jacobs, Che Ahn and Don Finto.
Other self-proclaimed modern-day apostles include Bill Johnson of Bethel Church, Mike Bickle of the International House of Prayer, Dutch Sheets, Cindy Jacobs, Che Ahn and Don Finto.
--bryan fischer-----------------
Bryan Fischer is the former Director of Issues Analysis for the American Family Association (AFA). He hosts the talk radio program Focal Point on American Family Radio and posts on the AFA-run blog Instant Analysis (formerly Rightly Concerned). Fischer opposes abortion, national health care, gay adoption, and same-sex marriage. Fischer's comments about homosexuality caused the AFA to be designated a hate group by the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) in November 2010. To avoid being classified as a hate group, the AFA has officially repudiated Fischer's views on Muslims, Native Americans, Hispanics, African Americans, The Holocaust being caused by homosexuals, the outlawing of homosexuality and that LGBT parenting is slavery, and that Hillary Clinton is a lesbian.
Jan 9, 2017: Huffington Post: Right-Wing Radio Host Bryan Fischer Says Anyone Opposed To Christianity Is A ‘Traitor’
Conservative radio host Bryan Fischer said last week that anyone who opposes Christianity is a “traitor” to America.
Conservative radio host Bryan Fischer said last week that anyone who opposes Christianity is a “traitor” to America.
Apr 10, 2015: Right Wing Watch: Fischer: Noah's Flood Was The Result Of Society Not Using The Death Penalty
On his radio program yesterday, Bryan Fischer made the case that Dzhokhar Tsarnaev should be put to death following his conviction for his role in the Boston Marathon bombing in the most Fischer-esque way possible: explaining that Noah's Flood was the result of society not using the death penalty.
On his radio program yesterday, Bryan Fischer made the case that Dzhokhar Tsarnaev should be put to death following his conviction for his role in the Boston Marathon bombing in the most Fischer-esque way possible: explaining that Noah's Flood was the result of society not using the death penalty.
Apr 5, 2015: Daily Beast: The Polite Right’s Bryan Fischer Problem
Indeed, many of those who supported Indiana’s original law recognized this—that denying service to gay couples is an impediment to their gaining full civil rights. The American Family Association’s Bryan Fischer, for one. Fischer is a nationally-syndicated radio host, not simply a lone fruitcake, even though the next exit down from his particular brand of crazy is the Westboro Baptist Church: His Twitter feed is full of references to “the Church of the Rainbow Jihad,” “same-sex cakes,” the “Gay Gestapo,” and several warnings that “Big Gay is not about ‘marriage equality’ but ‘homosexual supremacy.’”
Indeed, many of those who supported Indiana’s original law recognized this—that denying service to gay couples is an impediment to their gaining full civil rights. The American Family Association’s Bryan Fischer, for one. Fischer is a nationally-syndicated radio host, not simply a lone fruitcake, even though the next exit down from his particular brand of crazy is the Westboro Baptist Church: His Twitter feed is full of references to “the Church of the Rainbow Jihad,” “same-sex cakes,” the “Gay Gestapo,” and several warnings that “Big Gay is not about ‘marriage equality’ but ‘homosexual supremacy.’”
Feb 28, 2015: Bryan Fischer: Renew America: Either pro-gay Jeb is toast in 2016 or the GOP is
Feb 12, 2015: Right Wing Watch: Bryan Fischer: 'Gay Gestapo' Forcing Alabama Judges Into 'Slavery' -
Bryan Fischer is outraged that a federal judge may order the dozens of Alabama probate who are refusing to grant marriage licenses to same-sex couples to back down. On his American Family Radio Program today, Fischer said that such an order would be tantamount to “tyranny” and “slavery” enforced by the “gay gestapo.”
Bryan Fischer is outraged that a federal judge may order the dozens of Alabama probate who are refusing to grant marriage licenses to same-sex couples to back down. On his American Family Radio Program today, Fischer said that such an order would be tantamount to “tyranny” and “slavery” enforced by the “gay gestapo.”
Jan 29, 2015: Huffington Post: American Family Association's Bryan Fischer Reportedly Fired Ahead Of GOP Israel Trip
Bryan Fischer, who has made headlines for his right-wing stance on the LGBT community and minority faiths, has reportedly been ousted from his position as the Director of Issues Analysis at the American Family Association (AFA).
Bryan Fischer, who has made headlines for his right-wing stance on the LGBT community and minority faiths, has reportedly been ousted from his position as the Director of Issues Analysis at the American Family Association (AFA).
==phillip fisher jr=================
Moms for Liberty Chapter Worked With Sex Offender for Christian Outreach
Moms for Liberty, a national conservative group championing parental rights, partnered with a registered sex offender for outreach in the Philadelphia area. Phillip Fisher Jr., a pastor and Republican ward leader who coordinated faith-based outreach for a local Moms for Liberty chapter, is a registered sex offender in Illinois, where he lived before he returned to his hometown of Philadelphia.
(Katharine Fung/Newsweek 11/20/23) READ MORE>>>>>
Moms for Liberty, a national conservative group championing parental rights, partnered with a registered sex offender for outreach in the Philadelphia area. Phillip Fisher Jr., a pastor and Republican ward leader who coordinated faith-based outreach for a local Moms for Liberty chapter, is a registered sex offender in Illinois, where he lived before he returned to his hometown of Philadelphia.
(Katharine Fung/Newsweek 11/20/23) READ MORE>>>>>
--john foley-------------------
April 2, 2023: Amarillo Globe News: Another view: Gratitude for our clergy
Father John Foley, a theologian and Jesuit Priest who has contributed to liturgical music for decades, wrote my favorite hymn of all time.
The melody is beautiful, but the lyrics are what come to define my current resting place. I’m sure everyone knows the hymn, but I will end with the first verse here:
One bread, one body, one Lord of all One cup of blessing which we bless And we, though many, throughout the Earth We are one body in this one Lord
Father John Foley, a theologian and Jesuit Priest who has contributed to liturgical music for decades, wrote my favorite hymn of all time.
The melody is beautiful, but the lyrics are what come to define my current resting place. I’m sure everyone knows the hymn, but I will end with the first verse here:
One bread, one body, one Lord of all One cup of blessing which we bless And we, though many, throughout the Earth We are one body in this one Lord
--GREG FORSTER----------------------
Greg Forster is a program director for the Faith, Work, and Economics Program. He directs the Oikonomia Network, a national learning community of evangelical seminaries committed to equipping pastors with a theological understanding of faith, work, and economics, and how they relate to the pastoral calling. In addition to his duties at the Foundation, he is the editor of Hang Together, a group blog on religion, politics, and national identity; a senior fellow at the Friedman Foundation for Educational Choice; the author of six books and numerous articles in both academic and popular publications; and a regular contributor to The Gospel Coalition, First Thoughts, and Jay P. Greene's Blog. His writing covers theology, economics, political philosophy, and education policy. He received a doctorate with distinction in political philosophy from Yale University.
July 7, 2021: OCPA: WILL OKLAHOMA TEACHERS OBEY THE LAW?
For decades, colleges of education "have been notorious as agitprop factories," political scientist Greg Forster reminds us. (Have you looked at the OU College of Education social media feeds lately?) For those who have been paying attention, it's no surprise that the OU ed school, looking recently to fill two faculty positions, was "particularly interested in scholars whose intellectual traditions are grounded in the following areas: Queer, Trans, and/or Sexualities Studies in Education as intersecting with anti-racism/oppression in education, critical race theory, ethnic studies, queer studies, diaspora / migration / immigration studies, disability studies, or decolonial studies in education; and Critical Policy Studies in Education as intersecting with anti-racism, anti-oppression, equity, and justice in education."
Mar 10, 2015: Hendricks Center: Politics, Economics and the Common Good
In this episode, Dr. Darrell Bock and Dr. Greg Forster discuss politics and economics, focusing on society and the common good.
For decades, colleges of education "have been notorious as agitprop factories," political scientist Greg Forster reminds us. (Have you looked at the OU College of Education social media feeds lately?) For those who have been paying attention, it's no surprise that the OU ed school, looking recently to fill two faculty positions, was "particularly interested in scholars whose intellectual traditions are grounded in the following areas: Queer, Trans, and/or Sexualities Studies in Education as intersecting with anti-racism/oppression in education, critical race theory, ethnic studies, queer studies, diaspora / migration / immigration studies, disability studies, or decolonial studies in education; and Critical Policy Studies in Education as intersecting with anti-racism, anti-oppression, equity, and justice in education."
Mar 10, 2015: Hendricks Center: Politics, Economics and the Common Good
In this episode, Dr. Darrell Bock and Dr. Greg Forster discuss politics and economics, focusing on society and the common good.
Feb 16, 2015: Weekly Standard: Love Thy Neighbor
The old model of evangelical attempts to transform American society, Greg Forster observes, focused obsessively on politics: to promote Bible-based morality through the ballot box. But that approach is effectively dead. “The time is ripe,” he writes, “for a new model of Christian citizenship to emerge.” So what model does Forster, a political scientist and program director at the Kern Family Foundation, have in mind? Evangelistic crusades? Calls for national repentance? Perhaps the creation of Squads to Promote Virtue and Suppress Vice, modeled on those in Saudi Arabia?
Dec 17, 2014: Greg Forster: Gospel Coalition: Imagination Redeemed
The old model of evangelical attempts to transform American society, Greg Forster observes, focused obsessively on politics: to promote Bible-based morality through the ballot box. But that approach is effectively dead. “The time is ripe,” he writes, “for a new model of Christian citizenship to emerge.” So what model does Forster, a political scientist and program director at the Kern Family Foundation, have in mind? Evangelistic crusades? Calls for national repentance? Perhaps the creation of Squads to Promote Virtue and Suppress Vice, modeled on those in Saudi Arabia?
Dec 17, 2014: Greg Forster: Gospel Coalition: Imagination Redeemed
--dan Foster--------------------------
Dan Foster
May 21, 2023:
In the Evangelical world, whether or not a person was a good political candidate was dependent not on their policies but on their profession of faith — even if the content of their character was at odds with that profession of faith. They merely had to hold up a Bible and stand in front of a church, and they would get the Evangelical vote, much to the chagrin of those looking on. Yes, the more Christian nationalists with the Republican Party push their agenda for a “Christian” nation, the more Christianity is despised, and the less likely they are to ever obtain that which they seek. What is more, they will destroy the church in the process.
One thing is certain. Jesus Christ was not interested in political power, or he could have had it. He arrived in human history precisely at the right moment to lead an uprising against the rule of his Roman conquerors.
He could have raised an army. He could have led an insurrection. He could have probably stormed the capitol. He could have leveraged his considerable influence to restore his nation to its former glory, preserve its religion, and vanquish its foes.
Yet, he did not.
The movement that he started required no armies, governments, or rulers to champion its cause. It can be practiced with or without the approval of any state and, therefore, can never be legislated out of existence. Neither is it threatened by those who believe different things. It is the movement of the human heart that takes place when one resolves to simply love God and love others.
Therefore, in order for Christianity to restore its credibility, churches must renounce the pursuit of political safeguarding and entitlement and acknowledge it as wholly incompatible with the principles taught by Jesus Christ.
Christians who believe that Trump (or any other political figure, for that matter) and the Republican Party will save Christianity are kidding themselves. --Dan Foster
In the Evangelical world, whether or not a person was a good political candidate was dependent not on their policies but on their profession of faith — even if the content of their character was at odds with that profession of faith. They merely had to hold up a Bible and stand in front of a church, and they would get the Evangelical vote, much to the chagrin of those looking on. Yes, the more Christian nationalists with the Republican Party push their agenda for a “Christian” nation, the more Christianity is despised, and the less likely they are to ever obtain that which they seek. What is more, they will destroy the church in the process.
One thing is certain. Jesus Christ was not interested in political power, or he could have had it. He arrived in human history precisely at the right moment to lead an uprising against the rule of his Roman conquerors.
He could have raised an army. He could have led an insurrection. He could have probably stormed the capitol. He could have leveraged his considerable influence to restore his nation to its former glory, preserve its religion, and vanquish its foes.
Yet, he did not.
The movement that he started required no armies, governments, or rulers to champion its cause. It can be practiced with or without the approval of any state and, therefore, can never be legislated out of existence. Neither is it threatened by those who believe different things. It is the movement of the human heart that takes place when one resolves to simply love God and love others.
Therefore, in order for Christianity to restore its credibility, churches must renounce the pursuit of political safeguarding and entitlement and acknowledge it as wholly incompatible with the principles taught by Jesus Christ.
Christians who believe that Trump (or any other political figure, for that matter) and the Republican Party will save Christianity are kidding themselves. --Dan Foster
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Ray Fowler is senior pastor at Plantation Community Church (Florida). He is author of The Bible Memory Version, and the owner of Fowler Digital Services (providing ebook conversions for the Kindle, iPad and Nook).
Ray Fowler
We use Google to try and feel omniscient like God. God knows all things, and with Google we feel like we can know all things, too.
We use Facebook to try and feel omnipresent like God. God is in all places at all times, and with Facebook we feel like we can be present everywhere, too.
We use Amazon to try and feel omnipotent like God. God can do all things effortlessly, and with Amazon we feel like we can get anything we want with a single click.
And Twitter, well, Twitter is just the devil.
-Ray Fowler: A Theology of Google, Facebook, Amazon and Twitter
We use Facebook to try and feel omnipresent like God. God is in all places at all times, and with Facebook we feel like we can be present everywhere, too.
We use Amazon to try and feel omnipotent like God. God can do all things effortlessly, and with Amazon we feel like we can get anything we want with a single click.
And Twitter, well, Twitter is just the devil.
-Ray Fowler: A Theology of Google, Facebook, Amazon and Twitter
Ray Fowler
The word translated “angry” here in verse 22 does not mean a sudden temper flare, but rather a deep-seated hostility, a settled anger or resentment. This is what we would call nursing a grudge. Jesus says anyone who is angry with his brother in this way will be subject to judgment.
The word ‘Raca’ is a word that insults someone’s intelligence. It literally means “empty head” or “airhead.” When you call somebody stupid or an idiot today, even under your breath, you are basically doing what Jesus is talking about here. Jesus said anyone who says to his brother, “Raca – idiot!” is answerable to the Sanhedrin, which was the Jewish higher court.
If the word “Raca” is aimed at the person’s mind, the word “fool” is aimed at the person’s heart. It is an attack on their personhood; it is a judgment on their heart and their motivations. You are basically saying that they are good-for-nothing or worthless in your sight. You may even be questioning their salvation. Jesus said anyone who says “You fool!” will be in danger of the fire of hell. -Ray Fowler: Will the Real Murderer Please Stand Up?
The word ‘Raca’ is a word that insults someone’s intelligence. It literally means “empty head” or “airhead.” When you call somebody stupid or an idiot today, even under your breath, you are basically doing what Jesus is talking about here. Jesus said anyone who says to his brother, “Raca – idiot!” is answerable to the Sanhedrin, which was the Jewish higher court.
If the word “Raca” is aimed at the person’s mind, the word “fool” is aimed at the person’s heart. It is an attack on their personhood; it is a judgment on their heart and their motivations. You are basically saying that they are good-for-nothing or worthless in your sight. You may even be questioning their salvation. Jesus said anyone who says “You fool!” will be in danger of the fire of hell. -Ray Fowler: Will the Real Murderer Please Stand Up?
--John Foxworth---------------------
Feb 24, 2023: The Christian Index: Hundreds pray for revival across Georgia campuses on Collegiate Day of Prayer
Several hundred students from multiple campus ministries at Georgia Southern University joined in a nighttime event with cross-denominational leaders for purposeful prayer over the campus and the nation, and for repentance. Georgia Southern BCM President John Foxworth led the group in praying Luke 10:2 “And he said to them, ‘The harvest is plentiful, but the laborers are few. Therefore pray earnestly to the Lord of the harvest to send out laborers into his harvest.’”
Several hundred students from multiple campus ministries at Georgia Southern University joined in a nighttime event with cross-denominational leaders for purposeful prayer over the campus and the nation, and for repentance. Georgia Southern BCM President John Foxworth led the group in praying Luke 10:2 “And he said to them, ‘The harvest is plentiful, but the laborers are few. Therefore pray earnestly to the Lord of the harvest to send out laborers into his harvest.’”
