The Leaven of the Nicolaitans
Christian Compromise in Exchange for Societal Acceptance.
In Revelation chapter 2 the Apostle John writes to the seven churches in Asia Minor concerning the revelation of Jesus Christ. When addressing the church in Pergamum his message was firm; he rebuked them for their embrace of the false teachings of the Nicolaitans.
“Likewise you also have those who hold to the [...]
Leading Clever People
Stop trying to tame your smartest, most creative leaders.
The Harvard Business IdeaCast some weeks ago took up an interesting topic, it was a conversation on how to lead clever people. By “clever people” they didn’t mean intellectually elite, but rather creative individuals who can add a great deal of value to an organization, yet they cannot be tamed (told what to do).
Gareth [...]
Called to Him
Why being with Christ Is as Important as doing things for Christ
In the gospel of Mark, Jesus calls His disciples to a mountainside for instruction. “Jesus went up on a mountainside and called to him those he wanted, and they came to him. He appointed twelve – designating them apostles – that they might be with him and that he might send them out [...]
God’s Not Mad At You
Why understanding God’s Wrath is necessary to understand God’s Mercy.
All of us have become angry at times. We all have faced situations in our life that have evoked one of the deepest emotional reactions that human beings can emit – Anger. But does God get angry? Does God ever get so fed up with people doing the wrong thing that He bursts into fits [...]
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The Bain Journal is the personal blog of Roger & Sarai Bain. It's our humble effort to share our life, experiences, and thoughts about God and the world we live in with others.
