The Foundation of Twelve Step Theology

unloving, irreconcilable, malicious gossips, without self-control, brutal, haters of good, 2 Timothy 3:3 NASB Without self-control – “Hello. My name is Skip and I’m an addict. I admit that I am powerless over ­­­­_________.” Such is the typical introduction in a Twelve Step group. Paul would approve, but with one caveat. The word Paul chooses…

Care-Less Freedom

Then stand firm in the freedom with which Christ made us free, and do not again be held with a yoke of slavery.  Galatians 5:1 Freedom – Heinrich Schlier wrote an incredibly insightful article on the Greek word eleutheros. His comments are so good that they are worth contemplating: The NT . . . realizes…