Human nature
The view of the nature of humanity has been widely discussed in the christian religion. It is an interesting theme when we encounter questions such as; “why am I a christian but my neighbor is not?” or “why is there so much suffering in this world?”. While this discussion is big and affect other topics […]
Atonement
A short summary of a couple of different aspects of the atonement, meaning how God mends the effects of sin, and reconciles his relationship with the world.
Justification
Before we come to the Lutheran position on the topic of justification, we have to lay the grounds of what exactly justification is. To put it simply, justification is the event (or the process) by which sinners are made right in the eyes of God. We believe that we are corrupt, fallen away from God, […]
Christian Basics: Sin and its Danger
A short introduction to why Christianity cares so much about sin, and some clarifications about what sin is. Hint: it is not breaking rules.
What is the new creation?
(Isaiah 65:17-25, Matthew 6:10, I Corinthians 15)
How and why should we love our neighbor?
(Leviticus 19:18, I John 4:20)
What is the unwavering love of God?
(Ezekiel 18:30-32, Romans 5:8)
In what manner are we insufficient?
(Romans 3:10-18)
How is the true gospel promoted?
(Deuteronomy 6:4-9, John 15:13)
What is the ‘true gospel’?
(Hosea 3)
