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Amazing: Grace.
Last time I explored whether it’s possible to “hate the sin but love the sinner.” My conclusion in a nutshell was that the sin, rather than the sinner, is the enemy. In short, “Yes.” It’s not only possible, but the … Continue reading
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Tagged contempt, Faith, forgiveness, grace, Jesus, pride, religion, religious, self-righteous, sin, sinner
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Can You REALLY “Hate the Sin, Love the Sinner?”
Maybe I should start by defining my terms. Sin: “transgression of divine law” Sinner: Anyone who sins. In short, “human beings.” All of us. Why do I say all of us sin? We humans tend to think we know best. … Continue reading
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Tagged compassion, danger, hate, intolerant, judge, judgment, love, sin, sinner, tolerance, warning
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Saul, or Paul?
Not long ago I was reading about the “Damascus Road” experience, which you may have heard of. It seems a Jewish religious leader named Saul was traveling toward Damascus from Jerusalem. Well, “traveling” makes it sound like a vacation. Actually … Continue reading
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Tagged beliefs, Christianity, controversy, Damascus Road, disagreement, Faith, Jesus, opinion
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