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One of the primary reasons for GodThoughtsWired! isto combat the biblical illiteracy that engulfs the Church today. Biblical ignorance is pandemic in this "Age of Delusion."
While it is most certainly true that Jesus said,
"Peace I leave with you;
My peace I give to you;
not as the world gives do I give to you
Do not let your heart be troubled,
nor let it be fearful."-John 14:27, bold mine
He also said,
"Do not think that I came
to bring peace on the earth;
I did not come to bring peace,
but a sword."
-Matthew 10:34, bold mine
What initially appears to be a contradiction is easily reconciled when we understand that the peace that Jesus gives is an "inner peace" to His followers,knowing that the world will hate them.
To the contrary, Jesus did not come to bring peace on the earth, but rather a "sword." What kind of "sword?" The "sword of the Spirit which is the word of God" (see Ephesians 6:17).
Please track with me here: The "sword" that Jesus brings is the "word of God." The "word of God" is the Bible. The Bible is the "truth." And THE TRUTH ALWAYS DIVIDES! ALWAYS. How so? The truth divides that which is "true," from that which is "false."
Please note: I did not say that the truth is divisive. The truth only becomes divisive when people choose to reject it. Thus,
"Indeed, all who desire to live godly
in Christ Jesus will be persecuted."2 Timothy 3:12, bold mine
More tomorrow.
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