Greatness and wretchedness…some have inferred man's wretchedness all the more because they have taken his greatness as a proof of it, and others have inferred his greatness with all the more force, because they have inferred it from his very wretchedness…. It is dangerous to make man see too clearly his equality with the brutes … Continue reading Blaise Pascal Thoughts on the Greatness and Wretchedness of Man
Dietrich Bonhoeffer on Cheap Grace
Cheap grace is the preaching of forgiveness without requiring repentance, baptism without church discipline, Communion without confession, absolution without personal confession. Cheap grace is grace without discipleship, grace without the cross, grace without Jesus Christ, living and incarnate….
God, Love and Apologetics: Understanding God’s Love
“Robo come back!” cried Johnny Sokko, as the Giant Robo flew off into space carrying the evil emperor Guillotine. Guillotine whose body was composed of atomic energy could annihilate the entire earth just by being pierced with a single bullet, and he used this fact as leverage to subdue planet earth. Since the Giant Robo … Continue reading God, Love and Apologetics: Understanding God’s Love
Does God exist? Part 13: Debunking the Claim that Christianity Made Up Stories About Their Divine Messiah.
Jesus posed the question: “Who do people say that I am?” The disciples answered by offering the response they were hearing in conversations. “John the Baptist,” “Elijah” or another prophet (Mk. 8:27-28).1 Everyone has got a mental picture of their own sort of personal Jesus. Today there are probably more conceptions (or misconceptions) of Jesus … Continue reading Does God exist? Part 13: Debunking the Claim that Christianity Made Up Stories About Their Divine Messiah.
Does God exist? Part 12: Vindication of Jesus Christ’s Claim to Being Divine
“Actions speak louder than words.” “Talk is cheap.” “Put up or shut up.” These expressions are stinging words intended to invoke a response. They call out someone to follow up their words with action. Those who are consistent in what they say and what they do are bestowed both honor and respect. Who cares about … Continue reading Does God exist? Part 12: Vindication of Jesus Christ’s Claim to Being Divine
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