Category Archives: sin

Romans 7: Paul’s Two Natures Comment

Posted on March 13, 2022 by JohnJ

“For I know that nothing good dwells in me, that is, in my flesh; for the willing is present in me, but the doing of the good is not. For the good that I want, I do not do, but … Continue reading →

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Sin or Society: Man’s Social Dilemma

Posted on March 29, 2021 by JohnJ

Now when Jesus was in Bethany, at the home of Simon the leper,  a woman came to Him with an alabaster vial of very costly perfume, and she poured it on His head as He reclined at the table.  But … Continue reading →

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Legislate Morality or Legislate Immorality?

Posted on January 1, 2014 by JohnJ

Yesterday, December 31, I read the last chapter of Revelation, in my read through the Bible. Today I start again at the beginning, Genesis 1. But today I reflect on that last amazing chapter. “There will no longer be any … Continue reading →

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When is Sin a Good Thing?

Posted on March 12, 2012 by JohnJ

Woe to those who call evil good, and good evil; Who substitute darkness for light and light for darkness; Who substitute bitter for sweet and sweet for bitter! Isaiah 5:20, cf. Psalm 52:3, Malachi 2:17 The answer is never. Wishful … Continue reading →

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