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What Do I Do When I’ve Been Hurt by the Church?
It’s discouraging that the institution God ordained to protect and shepherd his people can sometimes hurt his people. Whether church leaders have been corrupt themselves or failed to protect victims of abuse, these failures can create deep wounds. Perhaps gossip, slander, jealousy, or the lack of hospitality and love has left you feeling isolated or […]
What Are the Main Views of the End Times?
The Bible talks about the end in many places. In fact, we first learn about the end of history in Genesis 2:1–3. God rested on the seventh day, having finished making the universe. He intended humans, made in his image, to join him in that rest after completing the work he gave them. From the […]
How Does the Church Relate to the Government?
The church’s relationship to civil government has changed over time. In 313 A.D., the Roman emperor Constantine legalized Christianity. Almost overnight, a persecuted sect became the favored religion in the empire. During the Reformation, a multitude of national churches replaced the unified Catholic church of the Middle Ages. The First Amendment to United States Constitution […]
How Can God Use All Things for Our Good?
Much loved and often quoted, Romans 8:28 proclaims, “We know that for those who love God all things work together for good.” It’s not hard to see why this verse resonates with many Christians. This promise brings comfort in the midst of trials, hope in the face of evil, and joy in our deepest pain. […]
Have I Committed the Unpardonable Sin?
For many people, the unpardonable sin can become a sort of “catch-all” category for all the fears we have about ultimately being rejected by God. But Jesus said, “All that the Father gives me will come to me, and whoever comes to me I will never cast out” (John 6:37). If you’re concerned that you’ve […]
