God versus religion

Blessed are the poor in spirit

Blessed are the poor in spirit. Seriously? The poor in spirit are blessed? That sounds so backwards! It's even more strange when it's translated as happy are the poor in spirit! It seems like it should be blessed are the rich in spirit. And yet, that's not what Jesus said. ...

Predestiny versus Free Will

Is predestiny about who we are or free will choices? Calvinist beliefs.

Predestiny and free will are two choices given to us by Christian denominations. By people, really. Those who influence what denominations believe about what God said. But are they choices given to us by God? You know, the One who gave the words to the people who actually wrote the ...

The Beatitudes

Blessed are those who mourn

Blessed are those who mourn. Oh yeah. That's a message we all want to hear. Especially when it's translated as "happy are those who are unhappy". But remember, this is Jesus. Everything's either upside down or backwards. After all, Jesus is the one who said, Mt 20:16 “So the last ...

A look at ourselves

Why is Christmas so scary? What it’s really about.

Christmas. It's the time when we hear so much about how it brings out the best in people. It's time to give gifts. It's time to be nice to other people. All those things. Scary stuff - isn't it? And then there's the baby - Jesus - the true "reason ...

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Free salvation – How can it cost nothing but ask for everything?

Free salvation through Jesus. It's a free gift, right? And all I have to do is believe. So then, how can it cost nothing but ask for everything? ...

"Free salvation – How can it cost nothing but ask for everything? discusses the concept of salvation in Christianity, using a metaphorical approach to explore the idea that salvation is a free gift that requires everything from the believer.
The study can be characterized as follows:"
Reflective: The page delves into personal reflections and experiences related to the concept of salvation in Christianity.
Topical: It discusses the topic of salvation as a gift from God, exploring various aspects and implications of this belief1.
Inductive: The study involves examining specific biblical passages to draw conclusions about the broader concept of salvation.
Application: It encourages readers to consider the cost and implications of discipleship in their own lives.
Overall, the page combines elements of reflective, topical, inductive, and application Bible study to explore the theme of salvation. It prompts readers to think deeply about their faith and the commitment it entails.

Is this really Christianity?

Who’s supposed to do the Great Commission? Christians or the government?

Every Christian should know what the Great Commission is. And pretty much everyone in the U.S. probably at least heard of separation of church and state. So when someone receives an award for “Selfless and Steadfast Service in the Lord’s Vineyard” I expect them to understand the relationship between the ...

Questions to ask ourselves The Bible and "Real Life"

Are The Gates of Hell Locked From The Inside?

Are The Gates of Hell Locked From The Inside? The first time I wrote about this, I said yes. The second time, I updated it to say yes, but I thought some Christians can't relate to the concept of not wanting to be with God. This time, many years later, ...

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Are The Gates of Hell Locked From The Inside? is reflective in nature, focusing on personal introspection and spiritual contemplation based on C.S. Lewis’ “The Great Divorce.” Here are the key takeaways:
Reflective Approach: The author engages in a reflective examination of the concept of Hell and Heaven, drawing from C.S. Lewis’ allegorical work to explore the spiritual choices individuals make.
Personal Introspection: The text encourages readers to consider their own spiritual state and relationship with God, questioning whether they truly desire to be with God or are content with earthly or hellish desires.
Spiritual Choices: It discusses the idea that people may lock themselves in Hell by their choices and desires, emphasizing the importance of aligning one’s life with Christian values.
Christian Living: The page challenges readers to live out their faith authentically, aligning actions with beliefs, and to consider the impact of their lifestyle on their eternal destiny.
The page does not follow a strict inductive, topical, or application study method but rather uses the narrative of “The Great Divorce” to inspire self-reflection and spiritual growth.

A look at ourselves

Jesus is my co-pilot?

Still want to be your own pilot? If not - like the earlier quote said - switch seats! ...

Revelation – The letter to the persecuted church in Smyrna

Revelation Seven Letters to Seven Churches

The letter to the persecuted church in Smyrna in Revelation

We move on to the second of the seven letters in Revelation. This time the letter to the persecuted church in Smyrna. Jesus has good things to say about the church in Smyrna. It’s a bit harder to determine whether there’s any bad news in here – at least the ...

God & science

Science vs God – The Concepts of String Theory

Given that I'm a "lowly mortal" and not perfect - I need to be sure you get this next part. What is suggested here is only a possibility - a possible explanation of why we might perceive these 11 dimensions. I make no statement as to what God actually did, ...

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