Fight the Good Fight

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Living the Christian life is not all about functionalism. Sociology‘s conflict theories have value in helping a Christian interpret the world’s events, too.

Paul reminds Timothy to “fight the good fight” against Hymenaeus and Alexander.

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Balaam

In 22:8, Balaam says that he will give the answer the Lord gives him.

Then, in v. 18, Balaam says that the Lord is his God. This is a phrase used by a committed follower of the God of the Bible.

This is surprising. I’d always assumed Balaam was a pagan prophet.