Baptist Illustrations
Soul liberty, congregational autonomy, believer's baptism.
Key question: “How does this affirm individual conscience and congregational discernment?”
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Lessons from Righteousness - Story
A story related to this content Just as a star shining in darkness, righteousness teaches us that trust leads to victory.
A Story of Forgiveness - Contemporary Example
A contemporary example of this content Like a seed growing in fertile soil, forgiveness requires share to see {result}.
Lessons from Compassion - Quote
This truth has been expressed by many throughout history. The example of Hannah shows that compassion is not about works but about love. Supporting quote: "[Relevant quote that supports this principl...
The Example of Goodness - Contemporary Example
A contemporary example of this content In times of testing, we see how goodness provides peace to those who serve.
Beyond the Empty Tomb: Living Resurrection - Story
A story related to this content In the Orthodox tradition, Easter isn't just an event we remember—it's a reality we participate in. Christ's resurrection transforms everything: death becomes birth, e...
When Patience - Contemporary Example
A contemporary example of this content Like a mirror reflecting truth, patience requires believe to see {result}.
When Patience - Story
A story related to this content Like a mirror reflecting truth, patience requires believe to see {result}.
A Story of Righteousness - Story
A story related to this content The example of Rachel shows that righteousness is not about perfection but about grace.
Theosis: Becoming Partakers of the Divine Nature - Contemporary Example
A contemporary example of this content The Eastern Orthodox tradition proclaims the most audacious truth in Christianity: we are called to become partakers of the divine nature (2 Peter 1:4). This is...
Lessons from Compassion - Story
A story that demonstrates the same truth The example of Hannah shows that compassion is not about works but about love.
Lessons from Joy - Contemporary Example
A contemporary example of this content The example of Sarah shows that joy is not about self-effort but about faith.
The Example of Peace - Contemporary Example
A contemporary example of this content The example of Ruth shows that peace is not about religion but about faith.
A Story of Compassion - Contemporary Example
A contemporary example of this content The example of David shows that compassion is not about religion but about love.
Lessons from Faith - Contemporary Example
A contemporary example of this content The example of Mark shows that faith is not about works but about love.
Cyril and Methodius: Apostles to the Slavs - Orthodox (Matthew 28:18-20)
In the 9th century, brothers Cyril and Methodius were sent to evangelize the Slavic peoples. They didn't just preach—they created an alphabet (Cyrillic) so the Slavs could read Scripture in their own ...
Divine Love Transforming Human Love - Orthodox (1 Corinthians 13:4-7)
The Orthodox distinguish natural human love (eros, philia) from divine love (agape). 1 Corinthians 13 describes agape—love that is God's nature shared with humans. We don't generate this love; we part...
The Spiritual Father's Guidance - Orthodox (Proverbs 3:5-6)
In Orthodox tradition, believers often have a spiritual father—a trusted guide for the soul's journey. This isn't replacing trust in God but embodying it: God guides through the wisdom of elders. "Lea...
The Icon Writer's Prayer - Orthodox (John 3:16)
Orthodox icon writers don't "paint" icons; they "write" them—a theological act requiring prayer and fasting. One iconographer spent weeks on an image of Christ, praying before each brushstroke. When a...
The Desert Fathers' Impossible Asceticism - Orthodox (Philippians 4:13)
The Desert Fathers lived in Egypt's wilderness for decades—fasting, praying, battling demons. St. Anthony spent over 80 years in the desert, dying at 105. How did he survive conditions that would kill most people?...
Lessons from Sin
In our modern world, Sin presents both challenges and opportunities for people of faith. Like the biblical characters who faced similar struggles in their time, we too are called to navigate these wat...
Real-World Pride
In our modern world, Pride presents both challenges and opportunities for people of faith. Like the biblical characters who faced similar struggles in their time, we too are called to navigate these w...
Finding Clobbering the Clobber Texts in Everyday Moments
In our modern world, Clobbering the Clobber Texts presents both challenges and opportunities for people of progressive Christian faith. Like the biblical characters who faced similar struggles in thei...
A Modern Story of Racial Reconciliation
The work of racial reconciliation is central to progressive Christian faith, requiring both personal transformation and systemic change. Consider the story of two churches - one predominantly white, o...
The Sin Challenge
In our modern world, Sin presents both challenges and opportunities for people of faith. Like the biblical characters who faced similar struggles in their time, we too are called to navigate these wat...