Tag: Christianity
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The biggest mistake liberal Christians make
A few weeks ago, the Episcopal diocese in America voted to remove gender pronouns for God in updated versions of their Book of Common Prayer. I think many in our world believe in a gospel of “you’re ok.” I’ve been thinking a lot lately about liberal Christianity. They place a strong emphasis on love. And…
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There’s no such thing as a Christian who has not been born again
Jesus said “unless one is born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God.” It’s the regeneration of God in our souls. It’s not some inconsequential change. It is a monumental miraculous work of almighty God.
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Love, justice, and the heavenly way
God is perfect and righteous. And the only way for imperfect and unrighteous people to be with him was for Jesus to pay the price of sin. To absorb the wrath of God. And for some reason, the world is so twisted that that idea is offensive. That the Lord paid the penalty for our…
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Why Jesus? Couldn’t there be another way?
“Atonement” is a theological word that gets mentioned. In short, atonement refers to the work that Christ has done for those who have faith in Him to earn their salvation. I think people sometimes approach the gospel with skepticism. Jesus died for the sins of all who believe in him. I know I used to…
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Blessed are the persecuted?
Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. -Matthew 5:10 In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus begins the sermon with a section called The Beatitudes, 8 statements, most of which seem counterintuitive at first glance. But these are much deeper than pithy statements. They point us…
Josh Benner 