by Rebecca Davis | Oct 6, 2017 | challenging the status quo, our New Covenant identity, seeking Jesus, untwisting Scriptures
Yesterday’s post presented the question from a reader and the first part of my answer, about wicked parents and how we as the body of Christ need to be teaching children to obey God rather than man. You can read Part One here. But what about controlling parents...
by Rebecca Davis | Aug 27, 2017 | our New Covenant identity, seeking Jesus, untwisting Scriptures
That was the feeling I got all through the years when preachers would explain that term “intercessor,” from Hebrews 7:25. . . . he [Jesus] is able to save to the uttermost those who draw near to God through him, since he always lives to make intercession for them....
by Rebecca Davis | Jul 23, 2017 | For the Protectors, seeking Jesus
A friend of mine, Sônia Acioli, is passionate to expose the cult she was involved in, so now we have this website, The Truth About the Evergreen Center (link). Please read it to see one possible permutation a cult can take, substituting grievous rules and regulations...
by Rebecca Davis | Jul 7, 2017 | our New Covenant identity, sanctification by faith alone, seeking Jesus
About 12 years ago we visited a church that required a certain kind of (very modest) attire for certain events. As I read the brochure that explained the reasons for the attire, I saw that one of the reasons was “for holiness.” I was incensed. I certainly...
by Rebecca Davis | Jul 6, 2017 | challenging the status quo, our New Covenant identity, seeking Jesus
This is Part Two. You can read Part One here, “‘Biblical’ Patriarchy: here’s how you replaced God.” What did God say was the root problem of the Old Covenant people who were oppressing those under them? You have left Me. (He said this...
by Rebecca Davis | Jul 5, 2017 | challenging the status quo, our New Covenant identity, seeking Jesus
“Everything came to a head in my mid-twenties,” she was saying. “So that’s when I finally got out.” She balanced her child on her knee as she spoke. “I want to help others get out.” I was having tea with a daughter of patriarchy. She told me...