PROVIDENCE IS AMONG THE most frequently misunderstood words in Christian theology. According to Merriam-Webster, providence can be defined as "...divine guidance or care" or "God conceived as the power sustaining and guiding human destiny." The word is also used to identify "God," "deity," or "divine superintendence." Admittedly, providence as a word does not appear in …
The Prodigal Son—Reprise
THE PARABLE OF THE prodigal son is one of the most well-known stories from the New Testament. Although many pastors, teachers, and biblical scholars refer to it as such, the word prodigal does not appear in the Bible. The word that best characterizes the son in this story is lost. The parable demonstrates that we do …
Christ Suffered and Died: To Cancel the Legal Demands of the Law Against Us
DURING THE WEEK LEADING up to Easter I will present seven distinct reasons why Christ suffered and died, culminating on Easter Sunday with To Reconcile Us to God. Today we look at Christ suffering and dying to cancel the legal demands of the law against us. And you, who were dead in your trespasses... God made …
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