Category Archives: Origin of Sin

Deep confession of sin

Posted on April 24, 2022 by Wisdomforlife

Here is an opportunity to find and celebrate the mercy and grace of our God at a much deeper level. Continue reading →

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Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde

Posted on March 2, 2022 by Wisdomforlife

The truth is that every Jekyll has his Hyde, whom he cannot control and who threatens to take him over. But no human being is irredeemable.

Don’t miss the music at the end! Continue reading →

Posted in Origin of Sin, Salvation, Sin, Spiritual transformation, Wisdom | Tagged Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, Evil, Salvation, Sin | Leave a comment

What about Cain?

Posted on February 7, 2022 by Wisdomforlife

What do we learn about the sin nature from Cain? For all that has been written about the fall of humanity, very little is focused on Cain. Check the major works of theology on this theme and you won’t find substantive consideration of Cain. Why is this? Continue reading →

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Two highly recommended books

Posted on December 17, 2021 by Wisdomforlife

1. The Contemporary Christian: Applying God’s Word to Today’s World, by John R. W. Stott I enjoyed every page of this book. I have returned to it a number of times and believe that it continues to speak with refreshing insight. I wish every … Continue reading →

Posted in Cornelius Plantinga Jr., Discipleship, Evil in the world, John R. W. Stott, John Stott, Origin of Sin, Problem of evil, Sin, Wisdom | Tagged John Stott | Leave a comment

Evil from childhood?

Posted on December 16, 2021 by Wisdomforlife

Five essential personal applications. Continue reading →

Posted in Anthropology, Evil in the world, Origin of Sin, Problem of evil, Sin, Theodicy, Theology | Tagged Evil, Evil in the world, Fall of Man, Sin | Leave a comment

A danger to ourselves

Posted on March 6, 2016 by Wisdomforlife

Our demand for freedom without limits has contributed to profound short-term thinking and devolved into forms of self-serving individualism that threaten the stability and future of our communities and, perhaps even, our nation itself.
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Posted in Accountability, Anthropology, Apologetics, Atheism, Atheists, Christian worldview, Evil in the world, Freedom, Human depravity, Human dignity, Humanism, Origin of Sin, Sin, Social work, sociology, Wisdom, Worldview | Tagged autonomy of self, freedom as bondage, original sin, Origins of human history, rebellion, The fall of mankind | Leave a comment

Confused about God in a world of suffering

Posted on April 22, 2014 by Wisdomforlife

In our efforts to understand how God relates to the evil actions of humans (or even to His own acts of judgment), we must make some important distinctions concerning God’s will. Continue reading →

Posted in Apologetics, Assurance, Atheism, Atheists, Bitterness, Christian worldview, Comfort, D. A. Carson, Depravity, Despair, Doctrine, Doubt, Evil in the world, God, God's Patience, God's control, God's Heart, God's power, God's Protection, God's Will, Hope?, Jesus Christ, Justice, Origin of Sin, Pain, Problem of evil, Salvation, Seeking God, Sin, Sovereignty, Suffering, Theodicy, Theology, Will of God | Tagged Does God care? God and evil, God's will, Problem of evil, why so much suffering in the world? Evil | 1 Comment

A Great Statement of Faith

Posted on September 2, 2013 by Wisdomforlife

The essence of God’s action in wrath is to give men what they choose, in all its implications: nothing more, and equally nothing less. Continue reading →

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Sin is wrong and dumb – a form of self-abuse

Posted on August 30, 2013 by Wisdomforlife

Here is a deeply insightful reflection from one of my favorite authors, Cornelius Plantinga, Jr. It’s a bit long but well worth reading and discussing. “The shortest and clearest way to state the relation between sin and foolishness is … Continue reading →

Posted in Addiction, Alcohol addiction, Blessed by God, Deception, Devil, Drug addiction, Envy and Jealousy, Fools, Humanism, Lust, Origin of Sin, Pride, Problem of evil, Self esteem, Self love, Self-deception, Selfishness, Sin | 1 Comment

Leading our children to faith in Christ

Posted on August 24, 2013 by Wisdomforlife

How can we lead them away from bad behavior and commend them for good behavior while teaching them how desperately they need God’s grace as sinners? Continue reading →

Posted in Dads, Depravity, Family life, Fathers, Gospel, Gospel-centered, Grace, Home Schooling, Human depravity, Mothers, My mother, Origin of Sin, Parenting, Parenting Groups, Parenting teens, Proverbs, Salvation | Tagged Children and faith, Leading our children to Christ, When do children believe | Leave a comment