GENTLE GRACE \”Rejoice in the Lord always…Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. Do not be anxious about anything…\” (Philippians 4:4-6a) Not long ago I noticed something in today\’s verse. Right between \”Rejoice in the Lord always\” and \”Do not be anxious about anything\” are two phrases that at first seem…
What Is the “Common Good”? July 04, 2023 by: Andrew T. Walker Social Ethics 101 The common good is one of the most important concepts in social ethics. Problematically, it has been understood as a predominantly Catholic concept through its use in Christian ethics. And I don’t think that has to be the case. The…
The One that God sent speaks God’s words. And don’t think he rations out the Spirit in bits and pieces. The Father loves the Son extravagantly. He turned everything over to him so he could give it away—a lavish distribution of gifts. That is why whoever accepts and trusts the Son gets in on everything,…
Should Christians Sue Each Other? (1 Corinthians 6) July 03, 2023 by: Andrew David Naselli This article is part of the Tough Passages series. Listen to the Passage Read the Passage 1When one of you has a grievance against another, does he dare go to law before the unrighteous instead of the saints? 2Or do…
Jesus answered them, “Do you finally believe? In fact, you’re about to make a run for it—saving your own skins and abandoning me. But I’m not abandoned. The Father is with me. I’ve told you all this so that trusting me, you will be unshakable and assured, deeply at peace. In this godless world you…