Understanding atonement Lent 2024 - Part 4, A Ransom to the Father This Lent, I reflect deeply on the profound significance of Jesus Christ's death and resurrection, exploring the various theories embraced or historically cherished by Christian churches. I realize that this journey reveals a rich tapestry of beliefs and interpretations. It's important to acknowledge …
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Understanding atonement Lent 2024 - Part 3, A ransom paid to Satan This Lent, I reflect deeply on the profound significance of Jesus Christ's death and resurrection, exploring the various theories embraced or historically cherished by Christian churches. I realize that this journey reveals a rich tapestry of beliefs and interpretations. It's important to acknowledge …
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Recapitulation. Before the edit I almost spent more time talking about the TV show Doctor Who than I did Jesus Christ becoming the head of a new humanity. I must remember that Jesus did not say "the geeks shall inherit the earth."
Understanding atonement Lent 2024 - Part 1 Moral Example This Lent, I am reflecting on the profound significance of Jesus Christ's death and resurrection. As I explore the various atonement theories embraced or historically cherished by Christian churches, I realise this journey reveals a rich tapestry of beliefs and interpretations. There is more than one …
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John had a unique opportunity to showcase his remarkable background. Priesthood ran through his veins, with his father, Zechariah, serving as a respected priest. Instead of the traditional path in the Jerusalem temple, he embraced his adventurous spirit by engaging with people in the wilderness, inspiring those beyond the country's boundary.
Who is Jesus? part 19 How do you see a voice? The esteemed priests and Levites from Jerusalem, the most distinguished among them, were eager to meet John the Baptist. They were on a quest for a remarkable figure, the Messiah, or perhaps the prophetic voice of Elijah, or the great Prophet foretold by Moses. …
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Who is Jesus? part 17 Before we leave the opening song to John's Gospel, it's good to look at the whole thing for context. Although we are looking at poetry, and although the form is chiascic, like most of the Psalms, this is a narrative song and has a clear begining and ending. (Chiasm is …
Grace literally means free. Grace is a beautiful gift of love. We simply receive grace without having to earn it. God, in His infinite grace, generously showers us with blessings even when we least expect them.
We are being given more grace, but it is a different and better grace than the grace already given.
Which star are you following? Advent 2025 The NASA website is amazing, especially the stunning images from the Hubble and Webb space telescopes. The Triangulum galaxy is particularly fascinating as it harbours the largest region of new star formation in our Local Group of galaxies, showcasing the incredible wonders of the universe! Stars die and …
Making an ass of myself 