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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…
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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.…