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Many have heard of the Law of Christ, but few know what that Law is. Some assume it’s the Mosaic law. Others still believe it to be “to love God, and our neighbor as ourselves.” But that cannot be, seeing as how this was a commandment given to the ancient Hebrews (see Deuteronomy and Leviticus). …
Pictured on the right is Leo Tolstoy, author of the famed work War and Peace. Admittedly, I have not read it, though the thought has crossed my mind a time or two. I don’t know if I have the moxy for it. Anyway, Tolstoy is (lesser) known also for his theological works. He was a …
Declaration of Sentiments Adopted by the PEACE CONVENTION HELD IN BOSTON, SEPTEMBER 18, 19, & 20, 1838 (William Lloyd Garrison) Assembled in Convention, from various sections of the American Union, for the promotion of peace on earth, and good will among men, we, the undersigned, regard it as due to ourselves, to the cause which …
As a Christian, it is vital that we understand God and Jesus. It’s important to get this right, for this is the foundation of everything else. If we miss the boat on this doctrine, everything else crumbles. Let’s examine who God is, and who Jesus is. As a nontrinitarian Christian, here is my belief on …
For many trinitarians (my former self included) there were few verses that “clearly” equated Jesus to God as John 8:58 seemingly did. It reads (NASB): Jesus said to them, “Truly, truly, I say to you, before Abraham was born, I am.” It’s the phrase “I am” (Greek: egO eimi) that draws our attention here today. …
I’m going to do it. I’m going to say something that for many people will immediately condemn me to hell. I’m going to commit the ultimate form of heresy in today’s church. Luckily, I suspect I shall escape being burned at the stake. For now. I am now a Christian Monotheist. Or, put another way, …
Man, it’s been a while since I’ve written anything. I guess every now and then you get “brain drain.” Anyways, on to my post. I’ve had a renewed interest in learning Koine Greek lately, so I grabbed up my Greek New Testament and started brushing the dust (in my mind) off my koine alphabet. I …