A few weeks ago, I was reading Leviticus. I was puzzled by the reference to sin offerings for “unintentional” sins. Why the particular reference to “unintentional” sins? We all sin – it’s part of our human nature. But if the bible makes a particular reference to unintentional sins, then it seems like there would be a reason…
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We all have a history. What’s in yours? I have talked to people who wish they had not always taken the narrow, less traveled path. They feel separated from the world. They often feel alone, unable to relate to those who have traveled the wider path, the one that leads to destruction. I envy these people who…
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Yesterday, I was visiting extended family, picking up my kids who had spent Saturday night there while my wife and I went on a (semi-annual) date – we really should get out more often. Anyway, my son was there on the floor, playing Monopoly, right in front of the television, with the football game on. Now, if you have read any of my…
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I frequently endure criticism because my focus is often on sin and its prevalence in our culture. It can arguably be said that this is unbiblical. We are to think about those things that are true, honest, just, pure, lovely, and of good report. When we do this, when we think upon these things, maybe we don’t…
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In America, we profess to be predominantly of Christian faith. But maybe that more accurately describes our origins. We come from a lineage of Christians. But many of us do not appear to be Christians. At least, we don’t act like it. And it’s not popular to be a Christian in our culture. It’s easy…
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The bible says that God made all things, and without Him, nothing was made that has been made. Moreover, the bible says that everything that God created is good. How then does sin exist?
In law school, we learned about legal tests. The parts of the tests are typically referred to as prongs. Each prong must be satisfied to pass the test. For example, in tort law, negligence has a four-prong test. It requires a duty, breach, cause and harm. All four of these prongs must be satisfied for negligence to…
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Last night, I had a conversation with an extended family member about salvation. Romans teaches that we are saved by faith alone, not by works. I am well aware of this. However, what does it mean? How do you reconcile this with James, who teaches that faith without works is dead? And, how do you…
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The bible says that God is the same yesterday, today and forever. His standards never change. Sin is sin. Unlike God, our standards have evolved. There has always been sin but what was once unacceptable behavior in many instances in the past has now become acceptable. In our recent past, we were so much more…
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Why does sin exist? God created all things, and nothing was created without Him. So, why does sin exist? Some Christians say that sin is a byproduct of God giving us free will. Why did He give us free will? The Christian response – God gave us free will so that we would freely choose to…
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