Category Archives: Hamartiology

Therapeutic vs. True Gospel

Posted on June 5, 2014 by

Jesus Christ died for my sin and the most vivid expression of my sin is my willful self-preoccupation. A gospel message that invites me to stay at the center is not the true gospel. Listen closely to the emphasis when you hear someone invite people to follow Jesus. Continue reading →

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Why do theologians pass over Cain?

Posted on May 19, 2013 by

When considering the effects of Adam’s sin on humanity, it seems reasonable to look closely at the children of Adam. Yet, for all that has been written about the fall, very little is focused on Cain and Abel. Check the major … Continue reading →

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A closer look at the effects of Adam’s sin

Posted on May 15, 2013 by

There has been a good bit of recent focus on the historical personhood of Adam. Interestingly, after Genesis 5, the Old Testament does not mention Adam. He doesn’t reappear in Scripture until the genealogy of Jesus. There is a kind of … Continue reading →

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The dignity and worth of human beings

Posted on October 1, 2012 by

Viktor Frankl endured three years of anguish in the Auschwitz concentration camp. After his rescue, he became a professor of Psychiatry and Neurology in the University of Vienna. Frankl recounted his horrific experiences and some lessons to be learned in his book, … Continue reading →

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Unlocking the enigma of our existence

Posted on September 30, 2012 by

There are surprisingly few places to turn for thoughtful answers to the deeper questions about suffering, life and death. Continue reading →

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A worker who does not need to be ashamed

Posted on September 27, 2012 by

  Distinctions matter and too often preachers and teachers don’t respect the careful distinctions that need to be made.  This kind of disregard is profoundly significant when it involves misrepresentations of the heart and ways of God. The divine rebuke spoken … Continue reading →

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If God is both all-loving and all-powerful, why doesn’t he use his power to stop suffering and injustice?

Posted on September 22, 2012 by

The late Chuck Colson suggested that, “No question poses a more formidable stumbling block to the Christian faith than this, and no question is more difficult for Christians to answer. Yet the biblical worldview does have an answer, and it accounts for universal … Continue reading →

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