Still somewhat in the Christmas season, Ian Paul questions whether the Bethlehem stable really is in the Bible after all… Jesus wasn’t born in a stable, and, curiously, the New Testament hardly even hints that this might have been the case. So where has the idea come from? I would track the source to three … Continue reading
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Upone! Commanding healing
It is not uncommon for us to hear something like this: “I take power and authority over the spirit of infirmity and decree that Jesus sets you free and the healing is permanent.” This raises a few questions. First, who is in charge? It looks worryingly like I am ‘the commander while God is the … Continue reading