Tag Archive | "Sin"
New Testament
The book of Romans is a tremendous letter by Paul to the Christian Church. It is so theologically rich. Paul’s presentation of the gospel in Romans has impacted the church’s life in every age: 1. Augustine was converted in A.D. 386 reading Romans 13:13–14. 2. Martin Luther’s understanding of salvation was radically changed in A.D. [...]
Devotional,OTJ
Reading these three passages together, there is only one thing to talk about, temptation to sin! when i began to read the Exodus reading, I thought how cool to write about Oholiab and Bezalel, guys that God created with great gifts of craftsmanship, guys who’s skills had probably been honed in slavery and oppression. But [...]
Devotional,OTJ
I think this devo is pretty insightful. It’s from one of my seminary professors: The last chapter of genesis includes a section that is both pathetic and glorious (Gen. 50:15–21). Everything that is sad and flawed in this family resurfaces when Jacob dies. Joseph’s brothers fear that their illustrious sibling may have suppressed vengeful resentment [...]
Devotional,OTJ
As a Christian, it seems that Genesis has taken a turn for the worse. So far in Genesis we’ve already seen some of the destruction brought to humanity because of Sin (which as Gen 4.7 points out “sin is crouching at the door. Its desire is for you, but you must rule over it.”) We’ve [...]