Fritz a wonderful lesson – and esp. reading has a flow I found encompassing. If only …….. yes we can…
Weekly lessons in theology and public life • Since 2011
Tag: Law
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Lesson 18: So Where is the Basis for Ethics Found?
Read MORE: Lesson 18: So Where is the Basis for Ethics Found?I began suggesting people often claim they go to Church to find a basis for ethics. Public figures on television often try to show their morality by reporting, “I grew up in Church.” I then suggested these people are often…
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Lesson 17: Does Jesus Base Ethics on Laws of Creation?
Read MORE: Lesson 17: Does Jesus Base Ethics on Laws of Creation?Last week, I suggested that people who are going to church to find a basis for ethics are often disappointed when they find churches do not agree on fundamental laws. In fact, the seekers often believe some of the laws…
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Lesson 16: Law – The Basis for Ethics
Read MORE: Lesson 16: Law – The Basis for EthicsAnother practical reason people give for going to Church is the desire to find moral guidance. They believe religion provides a basis for ethics and send their children to learn right and wrong as they did. For most this means…
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Lesson 5: Sin in the Mosaic Law
Read MORE: Lesson 5: Sin in the Mosaic LawThe Mosaic Law found in the Torah, the first five books our Bible, spells out in some detail what it is to live as God wills. The First Commandment, “Love your God with all your heart, mind, and soul (Exodus…
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Lesson 9: Faith Active in Love (Galatians 5-6)
Read MORE: Lesson 9: Faith Active in Love (Galatians 5-6)It is important to keep reminding ourselves not to expect a systematic theology from Paul. He just does not offer that kind of consistency. Instead we find him applying his gospel rather flexibly to the situation of his churches. In…
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So forgiveness pre-requires understanding the mistakes of the past? here hear re this opposing this me-first, America-first, white-first, male-first approach>…
An extremely timely topic. Thanks, Fritz!