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>…
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Tag: love your enemies
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Lesson 5: The Gospel According to Matthew
Read MORE: Lesson 5: The Gospel According to MatthewIf you only read Mark, you would think that the Gospel is primarily about God purifying his creation. That’s good news for people who unjustly suffer. However, from this perspective, it is easy to think God is a judge whose…
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Lesson 5: The Fifth Commandment
Read MORE: Lesson 5: The Fifth CommandmentExodus and Deuteronomy: “Do not murder.” Martin Luther’s explanation: “We should fear and love God that we may not hurt or harm our neighbor in his body, but help and befriend him in every need.” Jesus’ comment: “You have heard…
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Lesson 12: God’s Love for Us
Read MORE: Lesson 12: God’s Love for UsThe Bible seems to make a point of dividing God’s love for us, our love for God, and our love for each other. I’ll use the same pattern. God’s love for us is not mentioned much in the Old Testament.…
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An extremely timely topic. Thanks, Fritz!
yes we need to forgive our leaders yet make sure they do the right thing – which they aren’t.