Tag: retribution
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The Prophetic Vision of the Resurrection
In John 20, we read one account of the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the grave. Peter walked into the tomb and saw only the linen shroud. He called John to see that Christ’s body was missing. John saw and believed. In 20:9, the narrative provides us an interesting detail. They, Peter and John, did…
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How To Fight Sin
David was working for Nabal, protecting his servants and product from harm and theft. David did his job well. When Nabal began shearing his sheep for the feast day, he refused to pay David what he could at that time. David has instructed 400 of his men to equip their swords and they are going…
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How Christians Fight The Man
I see outrage all around us. That’s my introduction. I hope you like it. 1 Samuel 24:16-22 When David had finished speaking these words to Saul, Saul said, “Is this your voice, my son David?” Then Saul lifted up his voice and wept. He said to David, “You are more righteous than I; for you…
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Ethics: Peace and War
Are Christians justified in committing acts of violence? The majority view, I think, in our context is, “Yes.” We desire the freedom to defend family and property. Most probably think it is okay for a nation to go to war if the cause is just (though we often disagree on what a just cause might…