Tag: god
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O Come, O Come On…
I was intrigued when, in recent days, Skillet released their first ever Christmas song. I listened to Skillet a great deal back in my teens and loved their music. I, though I no longer listen to their music due to changing tastes, maintain a high level of respect for Skillet as musicians. Imagine my surprise…
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Jesus Wasn’t Political
The Jews of Christ’s day were looking for a political savior, one who would overturn the Roman occupation and set up a physical, earthly kingdom. The politicians of Christ’s day couched all of their rhetoric and promises in religious language. As it was in Jesus’ day, certain politicians today imbue religious rhetoric into everything they…
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Christian Mysticism vs. Charismatic Christianity
I grew up in a charismatic Christian denomination – the Assemblies of God, to be specific. I know what it is to be a charismatic Christian. In addition to this, I have a Masters in Philosophy & Apologetics and my thesis dealt with a primary teaching based in Christian mysticism. Why do I tell you…
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What Is Sin, Exactly?
The concept of sin remains challenging for many, especially within modern culture. John Piper defines sin as failure to honor God’s glory and commands, illustrating its complexity. Ultimately, sin is any action or mindset opposing God’s standards, leading to separation from Him and a necessity for grace and mercy.
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Is The Apocrypha Just the “Bad Books” of the Bible?
If you ask many Protestant Christians how many books are in the Bible, they will likely tell you that there are 66 books in the Bible – 39 in the Old Testament and 27 in the New Testament. However, if you ask other believers in different traditions of the Christian faith, you will likely hear…
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The Cost of Blasphemy
Blasphemy is irreverence toward something considered sacred. It’s based on the Greek word “blasphémos,” a derivative of the words “blaptó” (meaning “hurt”) and “phémi” (meaning “declare”). In short, blasphemy is any declaration that damages what’s meant to be held as sacred or treats it with less respect than it’s due.
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Do You Mean It?
When you say you’re a Christian, do you mean it? Christ told His disciples to take up their cross and deny themselves. But what does that mean?
T. Allen Burr Ministries 