Earning
“No human actions, no matter how good or noble they may seem, can earn eternal life, for it is only through the grace and love of God...
God and an Impersonal Force
“In his rebellion Saul was treating God as if He were a moody, cranky pagan god, who could be thwarted, and then appeased by sacrifices....
Provide/Provision
“God is kind by nature and always provides for our good and, when we ask Him for something, He will provide it, as long as it is for our...
Worldview (Changing the World)
“The world here [1 John 2:15-16] is creation after the fall and under the dominion of Satan. It is creation no longer oriented toward...
Orthodox Christian J. R. R. Tolkien Panel!
JUST ANNOUNCED: A J. R. R. Tolkien panel will be held on Saturday, June 15 at 9am at the Ancient Faith Writing and Podcasting Conference...
Punishment
“Shall I not punish them for these things? The Hebrew word translated punish (Jeremiah 9:9), literally meaning “to visit,” can be used of...
Consciousness
“The Incarnation shows us that the divine world and the personal world coexist within each human being. It is when the two natures live...
Need
“Paul underscores Christ's willingness to share in our weakness, when he writes, "For we do not have a high priest who is unable to...
God's People
“God’s people are those who awaken to His presence, repent, and live as He wills. Such a change must occur deep within our hearts in...
Familiarity
“We learn that the Lord’s own relatives do not believe that He is a prophet, much less God Incarnate: “For even His brothers did not...