Is the church’s Bible also the academy’s Bible? Although we might even ask what this question means, Michael Legaspi argues that the Bible as Scripture is different than the Bible of the academy. In this respect, he indicates a gap between uses . . . Continue reading →| The Heidelblog
In the effectual calling of God it happens that we are now present before God and clothed in the righteousness of Christ, yet we are not yet justified or said to be justified before the sentence of God the Judge about us has been carried from His tribunal. And this…| The Heidelblog
The meaning of the Sunday Mass Readings for October 2025 is made clearest by Catholic Doctrine. God speaks most clearly through Catholic Doctrine. Catholic doctrines are the essentially unchangeable clarifications of Revelation and Faith that only the pope and bishops have the God-given authority to make, that must be accepted as objectively true in order […]| Catholic Stand
And so, the Mediator, the Son of God, took upon His shoulders not only that first defection but also all our other defections and transgressions, and at the same time diverted to Himself the wrath of God the Father justly pursuing our . . . Continue reading →| The Heidelblog
Therefore, in this example even of Paul regenerate (for now regenerate he says this about himself) we see that even a regenerate person sometimes is made a slave of sin and is led away captive by it. ‘For what.’ He shows that . . . Continue reading →| The Heidelblog
In verse 27 of chapter 3, after he dwells for a little while on the conclusion of the demonstration and has preached a little more fully about the righteousness of faith, he connects the two parts of the principal syllogism and gathers . . . Continue reading →| The Heidelblog
And so, you have in that one verse 18 of chapter 1 these three things: First, man is not justified by works; second, man is condemned by works, which is the reason of the former; third, all the works of all men . . . Continue reading →| The Heidelblog
For, to speak about this epistle to the Romans, nobody could now think, speak, or even write about it enough. For it contains that mystery and those unsearchable riches of Christ. Robert Rollock | Commentary on Ephesians, trans. Casey Carmichael, Classic Reformed . . . Continue reading →| The Heidelblog
Do you know what false guilt looks like? Guilt can be lethal on a soul level. It’s brought on by regrets we hold onto, and it comes in many forms. We may feel guilt when we break the law, compromise our integrity, or violate God’s law. These kinds of guilt are justified. On the other hand, false guilt is irrational and unjustified. It tells us we’ve done wrong when we haven’t. It gnaws at us, depriving us of peace. The people who least deserve false guilt are often the ones most plagu...| SYMBIS Assessment
Every human struggles with bad thoughts. The truth is, our thoughts either help us or hurt us. There’s no in between. Did you know the brain is the only organ in the human body that governs identity and personality? Over 90% of our wellbeing is directly influenced by the way we think. So when our minds run on autopilot, we unknowingly hand the reins to our “bad thoughts.” The science is straightforward: our thoughts send electrical currents through our brains, which in turn release neur...| SYMBIS Assessment
A Reflection for Thursday of the Twenty-third Week in Ordinary Time, by Ashley McKinless| America Magazine
One of the distinctive features of Roman Catholic worship is the use of incense during the Holy Mass, especially in its more solemn form. Despite the familiarity of using incense in worship—think here of the expression “smells and bells”—many Catholics still wonder: Why do we use incense in Mass? Where does it come from? What […] The post The Jewish Roots of the Catholic Altar: The Altar of Incense (Part III) appeared first on Adoremus.| Adoremus
A Reflection for Tuesday of the Twenty-second Week in Ordinary Time, by Kevin Clarke| America Magazine
A Reflection for Tuesday of the Nineteenth Week in Ordinary Time, by Ashley McKinless| America Magazine
Series Editors: Jennifer M. McBride, Michael Mawson, and Philip Zeigler The post T&T Clark New Studies in Bonhoeffer’s Theology and Ethics – New Volumes Available and Forthcoming (Order or Pre-Order Today) appeared first on International Bonhoeffer Society, English Language Section.| International Bonhoeffer Society, English Language Section
Sometimes people approach faith like it's a competition. A verse or passage is read, and instead of seeking to understand it, the focus shifts to proving who is right. When the rush to be right takes over, conversations that could be moments of learning or reflection turn into debates about who can quote Scripture the fastest or defend their interpretation the strongest.| The Baylor Lariat - The official student news source
Or, Doing Christian Philosophy: A Response to Calvin Goligher “We see, indeed, the world with our eyes, we tread the earth with our feet, we touch innumerable kinds of God’s works with our hands, we| American Reformer
Responding to Owen Anderson Owen Anderson has identified a tragic feature of modern spiritual life. Though we have plenty of access to the text of Scripture, “Bible literacy in the United States is at an| American Reformer
I have stored up your word in my heart,that I might not sin against you. (Psalm 119:11) I will meditate on your preceptsand fix my eyes on your ways.I will delight in your statutes;I will not forget your word. (Psalm 119:15-16) I surprised myself this summer. To make the most of my three-month summer vacation,… Continue reading The Blessing of Memorizing Scripture| The Light for My Path
Check out our Illustrated Bible Maps Review. It's A Visual, Faith-Filled Resource for Homeschool and Family Study.| Hip Homeschool Moms
ENGRACE was created to answer a simple, powerful question: What if language learning could also be a spiritual journey?| Southern Mom Flair
Being Blessing by Fr. Jim Costigan, CPM God blesses us so that we can bless others. The Father, through His Son, blesses us with the Holy Spirit and the […] The post Being Blessing appeared first on The Fathers of Mercy.| The Fathers of Mercy
Discover four powerful truths about spiritual warfare every believer—especially teens—needs to know to stand strong in their faith.| Greg Stier
Daily devotionals are a beautiful way to connect with your spouse on a spiritual level. But in our experience working with couples, they’re surprisingly hard to do as a married couple. For some couples, praying and studying together feel easy during the dating years. Once you cross the proverbial threshold of marriage, everyday obligations take over. Suddenly, daily devotionals don’t feel quite as endearing as they used to. They have a different energy. With so many daily demands, it can ...| SYMBIS Assessment
Do Evangelicals focus too much on relevancy over timelessness?| Rambling Ever On
How to combat fear and anxiety The post 5 Scriptures On How To Conquer Fear And Anxiety appeared first on Savvy In The Suburbs.| Savvy In The Suburbs
God's kingdom doesn't operate as other earthly kingdoms. That's what the 2 Corinthians 12:9 meaning teaches us. Let's see what it says.| Rethink
Golden Alberta field ready for harvest. “Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted.” Matt. 5:4 I waited in my car for the early September frost to melt from my view and grimaced as I…| The Light for My Path
“Please help me stay in communication with You through my spoken words, thoughts, and songs. When I spend ample time absorbing Your Word—letting it soak … The post The Light We Need In Dark Times appeared first on Jesus Calling.| Jesus Calling
Latter-day Saints too often ignore or deny that the lessons from the scriptures apply to THEM.| Insight
Ivan Dragicevic at Saint Philip in Franklin, TN kneeling to speak to Our Lady If my people who are called by my name humble themselves, pray, seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways, then I w…| Veil of Veronica
Of the 12 times hell is mentioned in the New Testament, 11 come from Jesus. If we want to live like Jesus we got to understand the hard realities.| Greg Stier
The notion of the “Scriptures” has undergone radical changes across the centuries. Today, we picture them as a single book, the Bible. Indeed, we picture that book as private property, perhaps a personal guide for all things spiritual. Even when we hear its words being quoted in public or in Church gatherings, we imagine the […]| Glory to God For All Things
Previously, I have reflected on why the New Testament appears in the order that is does and how considering different orders can better inform our engagement with Scripture. Of course, talking about the New Testament in this way raises the obvious question, “what about the Old Testament?” This article is an attempt to answer that question by looking at the major orders in which the Old Testament can appear. First, we will consider canonical order: The post The Old Testament in Order appea...| Conciliar Post
“The Lord will fight for you; you need only to be still.” Exodus 14:14 Have you ever felt completely overwhelmed? Like you are trapped in an impossible situation? No matter where you look or| Rethink
One of the key doctrinal principles of the Protestant Reformation was sola Scriptura. This principle emphasized Scripture rather than tradition as the final authority in faith and practice. The Protestant Reformers and their immediate theological heirs affirmed sola Scriptura because they believed that the Bible, as God’s very Word, was sufficient for the doctrine and […]| Helwys Society Forum
The Catholic apologist Trent Horn is so invested in church authority over scripture, that he finds common cause with Mormons against Protestants! Note that this implies that the mere form hierarchical authority is more important than having apostolic authority behind … Continue reading →| After Thought
Once upon a time, there was a man who was thrown into prison for publishing a comment about a bad government. His name was Maximilian Kolbe. While he was in prison, one of the prisoners escaped and…| IGNITUM TODAY
In Genesis 6 we find the curious introduction to a group of people (?) called the Nephilim. In verse 4, the ESV reads, “The Nephilim were on the earth in those days, and also afterward, when the so…| Via Emmaus
2020 Back to School Theme - Be Still and Know that I am God printable.| Simple as That
If I estimate it correctly, most of the churchist attacks on sola scriptura are based on the thesis that without an authoritative church, it is every man with his Bible and his own private interpretation; no one could know what the right interpretation is; we could never have one holy catholic church; and Protestantism’s 26,000 denominations (or 35,000, or 48,000, or whatever number is alleged today) is all the proof we need of the impossibility of sola scriptura. [Note: by churchist I am t...| After Thought
