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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…
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What are righteousness and self-righteousness?
The concept referred to in the Bible as ‘righteousness’ is one of the most important in the Bible, but it…
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The Bible – God’s completed revelation
When someone ponders the miracle and purpose of life, they inevitably encounter the question of God. No one has seen…
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Fear of death – is there any reason for it?
Human life passes through two sacred gates. These gates are birth and death. Although everyone goes through them, they both…
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Why are they so different from the others?
I grew up in a Finnish family in which Christianity was apparent mainly on church holidays. Even from my childhood,…
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The Virgin Mary – an object of worship?
In the Apostles’ Creed, we confess that we believe in God (1st article of faith), Jesus Christ (2nd article of…