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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…
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From the Peace of Hardening to the Peace of God
“So, as the Holy Spirit says: ‘Today, if you hear his voice, do not harden your hearts’” (Heb. 3:7,8). What…
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Does God Hear Everyone’s Prayers?
Prayer is a central part of most religions. Through prayer, people strive to make connections with their gods. Scripture informs…
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Is there forgiveness of sins in sacraments – baptism or Holy Communion?
Many teach that a person is born again and becomes acceptable to God through baptism or Holy Communion. A person…
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Summer Services – a Great Gathering of Believers
Dear reader, you too can participate in the SRK Summer Services (“Suviseurat”), an annual Christian event held both on site…
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This is a childlike faith
When I was a young adult my parents separated from each others. This was a difficult thing for me. Maybe…
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The teaching and doctrine of Jesus
The Jews of Jesus’ day regarded Jesus as a “powerful teacher”. Although he was much more than that, he really…
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What Does the Bible Teach About the Final Judgment and Damnation?
In the Gospel of Matthew, Jesus shares a parable about the final judgment. In this parable, the king pronounces a…
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Do Miracles Prove the True Faith?
Two thousand years ago, miracles were relatively common. Knowledge had not yet accumulated into science, so a lot of unexplained…
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What Is Faith?
The words faith and believe are common in both everyday and religious language. You might consider a scientific theory or…