What is sin? Who is a sinner? Is that sinful? I have been inclined to esteem myself as basically good. Me the bad guy? No way! The bad guy is someone else. This makes easier for me to be the innocent guy who clearly sees the fault residing in somebody else. They are the ones … Continue reading What is Sin?
Must Christians confess their sins to God?
I recall so long ago attending the church youth group and learning about the Christian’s assurance of forgiveness. We all had to learn this memory verse: If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness” (1 Jn. 1:9).1 I was taught that … Continue reading Must Christians confess their sins to God?
Shh! Why is Silence a Virtue?
You talk too much | You never shut up! This was a rap from Run DMC that really enjoyed (Yes, I like that old-school stuff). Its vivid metaphor of a blabber mouth is hilarious. When the cat took your tongue, I say you took it right back |Your mouth is so big, one bite could … Continue reading Shh! Why is Silence a Virtue?
Is My Religion Pure and Undefiled?
An ancient letter dating back to the first century BC was found written by a man named Hilarion who tells his wife: “I beg and entreat you, take care of the little one, and as soon as we receive our pay I will send it up to you.” He then tells her: “If by chance … Continue reading Is My Religion Pure and Undefiled?
Christ’s Temple Cleansing: Does Jesus’ Expulsion of Money Changers from the Temple Justify Social Disruption?
Giotto di Bondone Casting out the money changers The Gospels tell of Jesus Christ entering into the temple in Jerusalem, and finding money changers doing business in the Court of the Gentiles. The Lord them started turning over tables and chairs, made a whip of chords, and chased out the money changers along with their … Continue reading Christ’s Temple Cleansing: Does Jesus’ Expulsion of Money Changers from the Temple Justify Social Disruption?
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