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How can man find inner peace?
I will examine the biblical peace of conscience based on two of Jesus’ teachings which describe two different realities. The…
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What does Rebirth mean?
The Bible contains several different expressions to describe the event when a person comes into contact with God: A person…
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Predestination – am I one of God’s chosen people?
Lutheran Christianity has always believed that faith is not a matter of reason. However, the idea behind this expression is…
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Conscience is knowing sin together
I feel ashamed and scared. I can hear my heart pounding. Deep down I am aware that I have done…
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Why is true biblical faith said to be a mystery?
The most essential things for salvation are repeatedly referred to as mysteries in the New Testament. But has Christianity revealed…
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A clean heart and a right spirit
At the time when “my eyes opened” to this world, I lived with my aunt and her husband. We lived…
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Christian ethics and morality – for guidance, not for salvation
As I write this, there is a discussion on the radio about helping refugees. One of the participants refers to…
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The Last Events and Eternity
The Bible deals with death, eternity, and the final events in many places. The central theme is that humans and…
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The Holy Spirit works in the church of God
According to the Bible, the church, meaning the congregation of God, is not merely a community formed by people. The…
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Can a person preach the Forgiveness of Sins?
The question of who has the right to preach the forgiveness of sins comes up quite often in Christian discussions.…
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“You did not choose me but I chose you”
My conscience was awakened at a state church confirmation camp. Before the camp ended, the parish pastor interviewed all the…
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The Word of God – a double-edged sword
Have you ever heard the Word of God referred to as a double-edged sword? This description is based on the…