Jesus flipped tables because he is committed to removing whatever obstacles stand between people and a relationship with God. In Jesus’ day, Israel forgot they were supposed to prepare for company – that God’s intended purpose for putting them together was to bring blessing to the whole world. In this Read more…
Does Christianity claim all other religions are wrong? Our Lead Pastor Nate Ray continues our teaching series, “How (Not) to Read the Bible.” We take a look at the questions of inclusivity and exclusivity along the storyline of the Bible, and try to understand what is going on and why Read more…
Is the Bible anti-science? Am I supposed to choose between the two? Our Lead Pastor Nate Ray continues our teaching series, “How (Not) to Read the Bible,” by looking at the Genesis creation stories. We often bring a lot of our questions to these texts without first asking how they Read more…
“Doesn’t the Bible say women aren’t supposed to speak in church? What’s the deal with verses like that? Isn’t the Bible misogynistic?” Our Lead Pastor Nate Ray continues our teaching series, “How (Not) to Read the Bible,” by looking at these very questions. It’s important for us to understand how Read more…
What’s the deal with the verses in the Bible about pigskin and shrimp and other seemingly obscure things? There are things in the Bible that sound strange to us, but would make sense to them. Or more seriously, what’s the deal with the Bible’s take on slavery? There’s a lot Read more…
This week, our Lead Pastor Nate kicks off our new teaching series, “How (Not) to Read the Bible.” There are a lot of questions aimed at the Bible: Is the Bible anti-women? Is the Bible anti-science? Does the Bible condone slavery? Is the Bible pro-violence? Many steer clear of Christianity Read more…
“Who am I?” In his letter, Paul is inviting his readers to remember their true identity. True identity remembers who God is (Jesus!), who we are, and who He says we are. All sin, on the other hand, results from mistaken identity and leads to inner brokenness and outer brokenness. Read more…
There is a former life before Jesus that looked good on the outside for Paul: it looked good religiously and it looked good socially. Yet, the Apostle Paul describes his former (good) life as garbage; why? Paul uses strong language to make a strong point: his life with Jesus far Read more…
Jesus Christ is perfect theology. He shows us what God is like, gives us the tools for navigating relationships with one another, and He forms us in relationship with one another. Our Lead Pastor Nate Ray continues our 4 week teaching series through Paul’s letter to the Philippians. Join us Read more…
Our Lead Pastor Nate Ray kicks off a 4 week teaching series through Paul’s letter to the Philippians. New to the Bible? The Front is the perfect church for you! We try and talk about the Bible in everyday ordinary ways, so that everyday ordinary people can understand. When reading Read more…