Tag: god
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‘Give to Ceasar what is Ceasar’s.’ Christianity, Mercy, and the Truth of the Gospel
On Tuesday, January 21st, Bishop Mariann Budde took it upon herself during her sermon at the Washington National Cathedral with President Trump and Vice-President Vance in attendance to issue a personal plea to the president regarding certain groups of people within the United States. There have been plenty of responses to this statement by Budde. …
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The Role of Adam and Eve in God’s Plan of Redemption
The Bible is a unified story where everything connects, weaving together themes of creation, sacrifice, and redemption. It is a collection of sixty-six books composed and compiled over 2,000 years by forty authors on three continents. One of the most striking connections is between Adam’s rib in the Old Testament and the spear that pierced Jesus’ side…
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The True Cost of Following Jesus Christ
Following Jesus Christ is a profound and life-changing decision, one that demands a personal cost for those who choose to be His disciples. Throughout the Bible, Jesus Himself clearly defines what it means to be His follower, emphasizing the sacrificial nature of this commitment. From counting the cost to embracing suffering and renouncing worldly attachments,…
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The Spiritual Significance of Thanksgiving for Christians
Thanksgiving is a cherished holiday in the United States, marked by feasts, family gatherings, and reflections on the blessings of life. Thanksgiving with family should be a festive time but can also be a very chaotic time as one prepares for the big meal. Though the modern celebration is associated with good food and football,…
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Growing in the Grace of Jesus Christ Through the Word of God
Spiritual growth is a cornerstone of the Christian life. For the believer, growth is not just about moral improvement or gaining knowledge, but it is an ongoing process of transformation into the likeness of Jesus Christ. This transformation is fueled by the grace of God, and one of the primary means through which that grace…
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The Parable of the Wheat and the Tares (Matthew 13:24–43)
The Parable of the Wheat and the Tares, found in Matthew 13:24–30 and later explained in Matthew 13:36–43, is a profound teaching of Jesus Christ that reveals deep insights into the nature of the Kingdom of Heaven, the problem of evil in the world, and the ultimate triumph of righteousness. This parable employs agricultural imagery…
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Moon Knight and the Christian Struggle: A Biblical Perspective on Marc Spector’s Journey of Redemption
Moon Knight, the Marvel Comics character, is an enigmatic hero shrouded in complexity, embodying a life marked by violence, mental fragmentation, and a continual battle for meaning and identity. Marc Spector, his true identity, is a mercenary who is saved by the Egyptian god Khonshu after being left for dead in the desert, but…
Seeking Truth in Today's Troubled World 