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There are many things that might cause us to want to hide from God. We might be ashamed of some sin or transgression. Or, we might effectively hide from God due to pride and an unwillingness to acknowledge His authority [more]
Categories: God the FatherTags: accountability, God's character, Old Testament, prophets
Inspired by the Omagh bombing in Northern Ireland in 1998, U2 wrote a song called “Peace on Earth”. The song challenged the very premise of its title. In the bombing’s aftermath, Bono, the Irish-native and lead singer [more]
Categories: Bible Concepts, Jesus the SonTags: accountability, grace, Jesus, righteousness
Many today live as though they will never come before God in judgment. But Jesus said, “Therefore you also must be ready, for the Son of Man is coming at an hour you do not expect.” (Matthew 24:44) In the [more]
Categories: God the Father, SalvationTags: accountability, authority, judgment, salvation
The idea that we will be judged according to works is a remarkably contentious one. It would seem that the thought of being “judged according to works” requires that God’s grace must be denied. In other words, to say that [more]
Categories: Reformed/Calvinism, SalvationTags: accountability, baptism, faith, grace, judgment, obey, original sin, righteousness, sin, truth
Understanding the Bible can be difficult. For many centuries, the Catholic Church taught that the Bible could only be understood by an ordained priest. In modern times, people like N.T. Wright and other well-credentialed theologians are [more]
Categories: Authority, Bible Concepts, CatholicismTags: accountability, authority, Bible, Greek words, heart, obey, Scripture, special revelation, truth, Word of God
Does the Bible have anything to say about an individual’s age of accountability to God? Does a person reach a point in their lifetime when they are responsible for their sin and require reconciliation to God?
Some might say, “No.” In [more]
Categories: Catholicism, Christian Theology, Reformed/Calvinism, SalvationTags: accountability, original sin, salvation, sin, TULIP
The doctrine of original sin is typically credited to Augustine of Hippo (334-430), but he credits Irenaeus of Lyon, Bishop of Lyon (130-202). It’s a belief widely held between both Catholic and Protestant Christian religions. While the doctrine of [more]
“Follow your heart” is a common refrain from those in the world. Or maybe you’ve heard someone say, “the heart wants what the heart wants?” These statements are usually meant to be aspirational and reassuring, giving the individual confidence [more]
Categories: Authority, Christian LivingTags: accountability, heart, judgment, obey, Old Testament, proverbs
