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Most people say that hate is a strong word; when said in a very serious manner, it is something that can give a firm negative judgment or impression towards people, and things that may affect how a person sees something permanently. Is hatred a sin? Let’s find out!| About Catholics
Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight, and sin which clings so closely, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, looking to …| Aliens and Pilgrims
God cannot let sin go unpunished (Rom 3:25). The penalty for sin… is not a matter of God’s feelings, as if He is simply angry about being wronged…. death is the legal and just consequence for sin, ‘the curse of the law’ that . . . Continue reading →| The Heidelblog
Sinners will sin. Does that bother you? We don’t belong to this world. “Just as the Father has loved me, I have also loved you; remain in my love. If you obey my commandments, you will remain…| Radix Fidem Blog
Honk, honk!| Patriactionary
Imputation is the act of one person adding something to another person’s account (Genesis 15:6). As believers in Jesus Christ, we have this clear assurance in Scripture: at the cross, our sins were imputed to Christ and Christ’s righteousness was imputed to us. The imputation of sin, as we see in Ro| JustinHuffman.org | The Online Home of Pastor Justin Huffman
Are you living in sexual sin and darkness? Find motivation and hope for lasting change.| Crossway
In the last post, I examined what I take to be a common false assumption in some Christian circles: namely, that all sins are equal in the sight of God. While acknowledging the gravity and pervasiveness of sin, my reasons for rejecting the myth were fourfold: Since the prior post focused on points 1 and … Continue reading Are all sins equal before God? (part 2)→| joshuamcnall.com
Our family just returned from a 4,500 mile roadtrip to the American West and back. We visited four national parks, one national memorial, and one state park. So much beauty. So much fun. Along the …| Daniel Seabaugh
He was pierced for our transgressions; he was crushed for our iniquities; upon him was the chastisement that brought us peace, and with his wounds we are healed (Isaiah 53:5). At the heart of the gospel -- at the heart of what happened on the cross to Jesus Christ -- is substitution. It is Jesus tak| JustinHuffman.org | The Online Home of Pastor Justin Huffman
Making sure people understand what the word gospel means is something to take seriously. I have two boys at home, and I regularly ask them to define the gospel. First, I ask them what the word gospel means. They’ll respond, “good news.” Then, I’ll follow that up with, “good news about what?” At that point,…| Theology Along the Way
The doctrine of the "perspicuity of Scripture" is a well-known and important teaching within the Christian faith. This doctrine refers to the fact that the Bible is clear, that it communicates perfectly. All scripture is profitable (2 Timothy 3:16). The Bible can be understood by anyone, barring men| JustinHuffman.org | The Online Home of Pastor Justin Huffman
Lead us not into temptation (Luke 11:4). (Today's is the last in a brief series of meditations on the Lord's Prayer.) James says no one can say God has tempted him; this request, then, is for God to keep us from situations where we might fall. It is a recognition of the dangerous, bait-riddled, sin| JustinHuffman.org | The Online Home of Pastor Justin Huffman
Forgive us our sins (Luke 11:4). (We are continuing in our brief series of meditations on the Lord's Prayer.) Jesus teaches us to pray daily (see previous post) for the forgiveness of our sins, assuming (as we ought to) that we have strayed from the mark each day. Sins are sins -- they are not mere| JustinHuffman.org | The Online Home of Pastor Justin Huffman
The Psalms is the book of the Bible that allows space for our feelings. And one of the feelings that we really need help with is the feeling of guilt. […] The post Feelings and Forgiveness appeared first on GGWO Church Baltimore.| GGWO Church Baltimore
What does it mean that God condescended in Christ and dwells with us through His Spirit?| Crossway
What is Christian ethics and what role should it play in the life of a believer?| Crossway
Feedback: Can God Create A Rock So Big He Can’t Lift It? Bodie Hodge, M.Sc., B.Sc., PEI Biblical Authority Ministries, June 22, 2025 ( Don...| www.biblicalauthorityministries.org
Can we learn anything from the fall of Michael Tait?| Rambling Ever On
The question of evil and suffering is never a theoretical one. We all experience real and deep pain and wickedness. However, for the Christian believer (who recognizes there is a God), there are only three logical possibilities for the evil things that happen in this world: 1) God causes them, and t| JustinHuffman.org | The Online Home of Pastor Justin Huffman
"Listen to the waters roar, feel Earth tremble, and the skies, see them watching us. With Godly wisdom I’ll mimic them, viewing the glories and failures of this expansive wilderness."| Rambling Ever On
Some thoughts about choosing and choices: Many verses and passages in the Bible demand of us humans a decision as| Rambling Ever On
If you feel debilitated by a past of sexual sin or by the ongoing presence of temptation, hear these words of comfort and encouragement.| Crossway
He blotted out every living thing that was on the face of the ground ... Only Noah was left, and those who were with him in the ark (Genesis 7:23). The worldwide Flood is sobering to consider. In Noah's day, at a real point in time in actual history, every person on earth was drowned except the eig| JustinHuffman.org | The Online Home of Pastor Justin Huffman
Genesis 4:8 (NIV) Now Cain said to his brother Abel, “Let’s go out to the field.” While they were in the field, Cain attacked his brother Abel and killed him. Death is the ultimate destruction of o…| Seeking the kingdom
Anger is a powerful human emotion that can arise in response to various life circumstances, including personal struggles, loss, or perceived injustice. When it comes to our relationship with God, the question arises: Is it a sin to be angry with God? In this post, we will delve into the complexities of human emotion and […]| About Catholics
We’re no longer in God’s royal garden, but we’re still under God’s governance. Despite the unsuccessful coup, God’s providence remains:| Seeking the kingdom
I wrote in a previous article The Beauty of Idleness. | Etcetera & Atbp
“All things are lawful for me,” but I will not be dominated by anything (1 Corinthians 6:12). It seems as Paul writes his first letter to the church at Corinth, that the Corinthians were taking Paul’s own words -- his principle of freedom in Christ specifically -- and twisting it to their own sinful| JustinHuffman.org | The Online Home of Pastor Justin Huffman
Then they said, “Come, let us build ourselves a city and a tower with its top in the heavens, and let us make a name for ourselves, lest we be dispersed over the face of the whole earth” (Genesis 11:4). The great sin of the city of Babel is not tower-building, or unified labor toward a societal goal| JustinHuffman.org | The Online Home of Pastor Justin Huffman
Indulgences are making a welcome reappearance in the spiritual life of Catholics. After centuries of slow decline in their use, punctuated by decades of almost complete neglect after the Second Vatican Council (1962-1965), the power| Simply Catholic | Helping Catholics know & love the Lord and his Church
My wife and I were struck by this recent devotion from C.H. Spurgeon's Checkbook of Faith -- so much so, in fact, that we've printed out a copy, framed it, and hope to make it a regular part of our prayer life. Nothing is more potent or refreshing than praying God's promises back to him! From Every| JustinHuffman.org | The Online Home of Pastor Justin Huffman
If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness (1 John 1:9). We have no idea how deeply damaging the unconfessed sin in our life is. But we also cannot imagine how powerful and wise God's forgiveness and cleansing will be. Stop Hidi| JustinHuffman.org | The Online Home of Pastor Justin Huffman
It is important to know that every sin leads to Hell — even a sin as seemingly “small” as eating one bite of a forbidden fruit. There is no sin which, in the eyes of God, is "forgivable" in the sense of being too small or petty for God to care about. Because God is completely light (good), he has ze| JustinHuffman.org | The Online Home of Pastor Justin Huffman
In several places in Scripture Paul gives us a list of the kinds of sins that characterize the unsaved, along with the admonition not to tolerate these sins in our own lives as professing believers (1 Corinthians 10:7-12; Ephesians 5:3-7; Colossians 3:5-9). It should be incredibly sobering to us if| JustinHuffman.org | The Online Home of Pastor Justin Huffman
We all go through days where we just want to sit back, relax, do nothing and give in to laziness. Though we know laziness is not suitable for our productivity, we still somehow find ourselves in a situation wherein we choose to give in. Why is this so? Let’s dive in deeper and discuss the impacts of laziness and how it can be a sin and affect our spiritual life.| About Catholics
Along with so many other "small" sins in our lives, self-pity is actually very dangerous and self-destructive. The good news, however, is that the Bible gives us some very insightful help regarding this age-old sin. Some time ago I preached a message on self-pity, as part of a series "Beware of Smal| JustinHuffman.org | The Online Home of Pastor Justin Huffman
Is missing Mass a sin in the Catholic faith? Attending church is something crucial and part of the practices of the Catholic faith, so let's find out!| About Catholics
some people say that betting is something evil and shouldn’t be done. Is betting a sin? Is it the same as gambling? Well, let’s find out!| About Catholics
Is Cursing a sin in the Catholic Church? Cursing is something we hear around us, let's find out what's the Church stand on this.| About Catholics
Ever wonder if is cremation a sin in the Catholic Church? Well let's explore the Church's belief and stance on cremation as a practice today.| About Catholics
Venial sins are less serious sins that do not cause death to the soul like mortal sins. Venial sins, while less serious in content or participation should be given strong attention because they lessen the love of God in the heart and weaken the power to resist further sin; they are still offenses against God […]| About Catholics
Marriage today faces a number of threats. Divorce, redefinition, and infidelity undermine the status and special importance of marriage in a society. Contents show 1. Divorce 2. Homosexual Unions 3. Infidelity 4. Related Catholic Articles Divorce Divorce threatens marriage by destroying the permanency of marriage. Marriage, as defined by the Catholic Church, is a life-long […]| About Catholics
The Ten Commandments (also known as the Decalogue, from the Greek for “ten words” or “ten laws”) are some of the most basic rules that Christians follow. God loves his people, so he makes sure we have rules to live by because these rules tell us how we flourish and function best. When we sin […]| About Catholics
Original Sin is the sin inherited by all humankind from Adam in his disobedience of God’s command not to eat from the fruit of the Tree of Knowledge. The Original Sin event is referred to as “The Fall of Man.”| About Catholics
Mortal sins are sins of serious or grave matter. “Mortal” means death; they are sins that cause death to the soul. Mortal sins completely sever one’s relationship with God and the sacrament of Penance and Reconciliation (commonly called Confession) is necessary to restore this relationship. Contents show 1. Are all Sins the Same? 2. Conditions […]| About Catholics
Sometimes with the amount of food accessible around us, we tend to eat mindlessly causing us to overeat. Is overeating a sin? Well, let’s find out!| About Catholics
We all get angry. As humans, it is in our nature to feel emotions, and one of these emotions is anger. Is anger sin? Is it bad for us? let’s find out.| About Catholics
There are many prayers that you can use before, during and after confession here is an explanation of several of these prayers.| About Catholics
Is Divorce a Sin in the Catholic Church? Exploring Catholic Teachings on Marriage and Divorce Contents show 1. A Sacred Covenant 2. Church’s Stance on Troubled Marriages 3. What is Annulment? 4. Is Divorce a Sin? 5. Related Catholic Articles Divorce is a complex and emotionally charged topic that often raises questions about its moral […]| About Catholics
Is telling someone "Go to hell!" a sin? Let's discuss and find out!| About Catholics
Is drinking alcohol a sin? is it a sin to get drunk? How should we approach alcoholic drinks as Catholics? Let’s dive in a bit deeper to find out!| About Catholics
The rise of transgenderism in our culture presents a thorny challenge for Christians in a world that is blurring the lines between male and female. One of the newest challenges believers face is th…| Carolina Messenger
The doctrine of the "perspicuity of Scripture" is a well-known and important teaching within the Christian faith. This doctrine refers to the fact that the Bible is clear, that it communicates perfectly. All scripture is profitable (2 Timothy 3:16). The Bible can be understood by anyone, barring men| JustinHuffman.org | The Online Home of Pastor Justin Huffman
Lead us not into temptation (Luke 11:4). (Today's is the last in a brief series of meditations on the Lord's Prayer.) James says no one can say God has tempted him; this request, then, is for God to keep us from situations where we might fall. It is a recognition of the dangerous, bait-riddled, sin| JustinHuffman.org | The Online Home of Pastor Justin Huffman
Music is the GPS of memory. It can take us back immediately to a place, relationship, or experience—painful, exhilarating, transformative—to a moment, month, or year of our lives. Toni Child’…| The Sacred Braid
Fr. Mike Schmitz's Ultimate Guide to Confession addresses all your questions about this sacrament and heals your relationship with God.| Ascension Press Media
John Donne, 1573-1631 THIS is Natures nest of Boxes; The Heavens containe the Earth, the Earth, Cities, Cities, Men. And all these are Concentrique; the common center to them all, is decay, ruine…| Manifest Propensity
The soul is darkened by moral corruption.| Patristic Faith
