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?
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?
God’s Steadfast Love Endures Forever
The church I attend has recently began regathering together for corporate worship after the hiatus due to the COVID-19 shutdown in the greater Charlotte area. Although we have to maintain social distancing (wear masks and sit three seats apart with every other row empty), it is still wonderful to unite with the body of Christ … Continue reading God’s Steadfast Love Endures Forever
Traveling Through the Valley of the Shadow of Death
I was once driving on the 405-freeway heading through Westminster, California, cruising with the flow of traffic, when I noticed in the rearview mirror a car moving at highspeed and weaving through the lanes. Suddenly, another car makes an unexpected lane change and the speeder swerves to avoid the collision, but loses control and spins … Continue reading Traveling Through the Valley of the Shadow of Death
Why Did God Reject Cain’s Sacrifice?
Adam and Eve had two sons, the elder was Cain and Abel was the younger. The younger became a herdsman and the elder a farmer. No sibling rivalries are mentioned but one day Cain murders Abel. Unjustified primeval fratricide! The tipping point that led to the younger brother’s demise actually happens at the altar of … Continue reading Why Did God Reject Cain’s Sacrifice?
