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: means of grace
-
Lesson 1: Sacraments as a Means of Grace
Read MORE: Lesson 1: Sacraments as a Means of GraceTalking to Derek last week, I was reminded that I wanted to push myself to look at the commandments and sacraments from a modern perspective. All of us are conditioned to use old concepts when speaking of ancient traditions. They…
-
Lesson 8: I Am the Bread of Life
Read MORE: Lesson 8: I Am the Bread of LifeJohn 6 is built around Jesus’ proclamation, “I am the Bread of Life,” John’s working of the Feeding of the Multitude. His presentation of the Feeding almost parallels the reports of the other three gospels in which the mighty work…
-
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…
-
Lesson 14: Love as the Way
Read MORE: Lesson 14: Love as the WayLove characterizes Christian action. It is the way of the Church, the Way to the Kingdom, and the Way of the Kingdom. In fact, it could be considered the Way of God, the logos that John says makes the world…
Recent Comments
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!