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Christ has died, Christ has risen
“The central Christian belief is that Christ’s death has somehow put us right with God and given us a fresh start. Theories as to how it did this are another matter. A good many different theories have been held as to how it works; what all Christians are agreed on is that it does work. I will tell you what…
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The powerful, permanent work of the cross
The cross is the great sign, the reality from which every other sign becomes like a shadow, outlining that reality but lacking its complete form. The hour of Jesus brings a work that has eternal consequences. Even raising Lazarus was temporary.
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Merton and “Conversion”
What has attracted me to Seven Storey Mountain over the years is the process of coming to faith. Merton sees his life in process and even when he “comes to faith,” it’s a process. The passage of his confession and baptism into the Catholic Church is still one of the most moving passages I have ever read. He details the weight that is lifted off…
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Why I am not a universalist
Blame John: 20 But the people who did not die in these plagues still refused to repent of their evil deeds and turn to God. They continued to worship demons and idols made of gold, silver, bronze, stone, and wood—idols that can neither see nor hear nor walk! 21 And they did not repent of their murders or their witchcraft or their sexual…
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Why Follow Jesus?
For me, it has become more clear over the years, and more “settled.” I don’t follow him to be able to regurgitate the right phrases. I follow him because he is Magnificent. He is Beautiful. I am convinced he is King. Over the years I continue to pray that my heart will just be glued to him. Since, then, you have…
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Jesus saves, unless you’re an Episcopalian?
One of the more bizarre sermons I’ve found lately comes from the presiding bishop of the Episcopalian church, which is the presiding church for Anglicans in the United States. This may a good example of why there is a shift in that loyalty and more Anglican movements are popping up in North America. The full text needs to be read,…
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No Other Name
12 Salvation can be found in no one else. Throughout the whole world, no other name has been given among humans through which we must be saved.” (Acts 4:12, CEB) “People say this is arrogant, or exclusive, or triumphant. So, indeed it can be, if Christians use the name of Jesus to further their own power or prestige. But for many…
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Majesty
3 The Son is the light of God’s glory and the imprint of God’s being. He maintains everything with his powerful message. After he carried out the cleansing of people from their sins, he sat down at the right side of the highest majesty. (Heb. 1:3, CEB) The first 4 verses of Hebrews are truly beautiful. As I prepare to teach…
Tag: Salvation
