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Marriage is holy – divorce is against God’s will
After nearly forty-eight years of marriage, I cannot imagine being as happy with anyone other than my wife. To cherish,…
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The Gospel is God’s Treasure in Jars of Clay
The apostle Paul writes a well-known metaphor in his letter to the Corinthians: “But we have this treasure in jars…
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Forgiveness Comes Through Hearing Preaching, Not Through Prayer
In some languages and in the Christian tradition of some countries, the distinction between preaching and prayer is blurred: preaching…
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Is Jesus God or man? The nature of Jesus according to the Bible
Ever since Jesus, known as Christ, was conceived in the womb of the Virgin Mary, many have asked: Is Jesus…
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Is God’s law the same as the Ten Commandments?
The books of Moses contain very many different commandments and laws for the people of Israel. Among other things, there…
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Agapē, or God’s love, is visible in believers
I once read a passage in the Bible that spoke of God’s love. As I read it, I suddenly realized…
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Fear of the Lord—Why should we fear God, who is good?
The Bible considers the fear of God as wisdom. Chapter 28 of the Book of Job ponders what wisdom is…
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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…