PerryDox – BeJustAChristian

Biblical truth standing on its spiritual head to get our eternal attention.

Mark 14:3-9 – Perfume And Priorities

| September 15, 2009

Mark 14:3-9 NASB (6) While He [i.e., Jesus] was in Bethany at the home of Simon the leper, and reclining at the table, there came a woman with an alabaster vial of very costly perfume of pure nard; and she broke the vial and poured it over His head.  (4)  But some were indignantly remarking […]

1 Corinthians 11:23-29 – The Lord’s Supper

| September 15, 2009

Reaching UP to God in worship is expressed as we remember how He reached down to us through the cross and resurrection.  We Reach UP to God in gratitude through the Supper of Jesus.  What would we think about when sharing communion? Following is one common answer, and following that is some more.   “A […]

John 6:38 – Being Better Worshipers

| September 15, 2009

One purpose of the church is to worship God.  Notice how Jesus stated His purpose for coming: “For I have come down from heaven, not to do My own will, but the will of Him who sent Me” (John 6:38).  I can’t think of a better explanation of worship.  How can we better our worship? […]

1 Corinthians 14:20 – Growing Up

| September 15, 2009

Growing up, I believed a lot of things I have since discovered were not as factual as I once thought.  Growing up I believed: Swallowing gum would stay in your stomach 7 years. Scratching a scab repeatedly would turn it cancerous. Parsley put on plates at restaurants was poisonous. My great grandmother was mute because […]

1 Corinthians 12:20 – Complaining Body Parts

| September 15, 2009

Complaining Body Parts But now there are many members, but one body (1 Cor.12:20).  Have you ever noticed that none of the spiritual “body parts” are “The Complainer!”  If that is not listed in the Bible as one of God’s gifts to the body, then how come so many believe it their God-given duty to […]