Considering answers to those faith-questions we all ask…
Category: The Meaning of Life
A couple of weeks ago I discussed very briefly the three main theories humans use to attempt to explain our existence. A fourth, one which I dismissed from consideration, is that we aren't really here at all-we only think we are. If we don't exist, you're not really reading this post, so there's no point … Continue reading WHAT IS GOD LIKE?
Whatever our view of the beginnings of mankind, we can imagine the first humans having a huge amount of freedom... There-wherever it was-the first man and the first woman wandered the land. In every direction they looked they were free to roam. There were no streets, no traffic lights, no private lands, no "No Trespassing" … Continue reading WHERE FREEDOM IS
What is the gospel of Jesus Christ? Is it socialism? Is it just one of many ways to God? Is it an invention of white American men? I've posted this message before...and I'll post it again... The Greek word translated “gospel” in the New Testament means “good news”, and in the context of the Bible … Continue reading WHAT IS THE GOSPEL OF JESUS?
One of the countless reasons people give for not having faith in the God of the Bible is that He's cruel, angry and sadistic. Are they right? Perhaps the most important answer to this question is that the universe is not a democracy. The God of the Bible created it and sustains it. He has … Continue reading IS GOD CRUEL?
One of the hazards to faith, peace and confidence can be the impression that God's justice is not apparent in the world around us. Those who have no thought for God and who hate truth and justice sometimes seem to be doing very well for themselves, while the rest of us, those who love God … Continue reading GETTING A GRIP
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