2 Corinthians 6:14 Do not be mismatched with unbelievers. For what partnership is there between righteousness and lawlessness? Or what fellowship is there between light and darkness? Reflection This passage is typically interpreted to mean that Christians should not respect, relate to, […]

Acts 4:12 There is salvation in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given among mortals by which we must be saved. Reflection This is another example of a verse often quoted to say that Christianity is the […]

Hebrews 9:22 Indeed, under the law almost everything is purified with blood, and without the shedding of blood there is no forgiveness of sins. Reflection This verse is often used as definitive proof that God 1) requires sacrifice through the shedding of […]

John 14:6 Jesus said to him, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.” Reflection This passage is often quoted to indicate Jesus’ intention that Christians be an exclusive in-group, and […]

Matthew 28:26-28 Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything that I have commanded you. Reflection This passage is […]

1 Corinthians 10:20 But the sacrifices of pagans are offered to demons, not to God, and I do not want you to be participants with demons. Reflection We often take verses about specific situations and apply them to everyone and everything. This […]