This is a big question. It affects all of us, because all of us at some point will go through crisis. James tells us that in James 1, “consider it all joy when you go through crisis”, not if you are going to go through … Read more
The Crucifix (aka the Cross) is gruesome. Those who were sentenced to die on a cross could spend days hanging in torture before the arrival of death. The cross not only punished criminals, it also served as a warning to others desiring to commit a … Read more
Focuses on living out the freedom Christ offers, as discussed in Galatians. It emphasizes that believers act from God’s acceptance, not for it, highlighting the Holy Spirit’s role in transforming lives to reflect Christ’s glory. Practical aspects include bearing one another’s burdens, giving generously, and exhibiting the fruits of the Spirit in relationships and responsibilities.
The key to understanding this issue is knowing that the Old Testament law was given to the nation of Israel, not to Christians. Some of the laws were to reveal to the Israelites how to obey and please God (the Ten Commandments, for example). Some … Read more