Overview of the Saved by Faith (Sola Fide) theory

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Thought

Christianity Simplified

Christianity, Simplified

1/27/2009

Basic Teaching of Christianity:

God Loves You

 
Basic Command of Christianity

Therefore, Love God

What can one do: a Hymn

What can one do: a Hymn

 
(To be performed or sung to the tune of “God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen.”)

 
What can one do when faith turns weak,

And God’s love seems remote?

When sin pounds hard against the soul

And puts dents in your hope?

When hands of hatred grip your neck and

Aim your soul to choke?

Pray that Christ, in [...]

Conviction without Proof

I’m not the one to lead you to God. That job belongs to the Holy Spirit, which—I hope—reigns over me.

 
Conviction without Proof

12/5/2008

 
“The only reason I’m not religious is because nobody’s proven to me that God exists.”

So said a classmate to me as the school bus pulled up to my stop. I wished my house were [...]

The Holy Spirit and the VOR: an Unlikely Comparison

I don’t trust in my sense of direction, but in God’s.

 
The Holy Spirit and the VOR: an Unlikely Comparison

12/1/08

    

    Of all the things to liken the Holy Spirit to, a Very High Frequency Omni –Directional Radio Range receiver (VOR for short) doesn’t seem like a likely candidate. And yet, with a little explanation, it may be [...]

Acceptance

Acceptance

11/16/2008

Kenneth Burchfiel

 
    Dear recipient,

    Congratulations! We are pleased to inform you that you have been accepted into our unique Institution. You are one of billions who have been given this privilege, but not for the credentials you might expect.

    No, we did not look into your standardized test scores—or any facet of your intelligence, for that matter. We [...]

Why Christ means Freedom

I do not trust in my own righteousness; but in God’s mercy—and liberation.

 
Why Christ means Freedom

10/30/2008

    

To many people, I am afraid, Christianity appears terribly restrictive. All the rites, all the dogmas, all the regulations that comprise the present-day view of the church make the religion look like a matter of do’s and don’ts—don’ts, namely. The [...]

A Christian Democratic Apology

I don’t claim to know God’s views on politics, nor do I trust in my own understanding of such views. The best I can do is pray that God will help me as I write.

A Christian Democratic Apology

10/21/2008
Kenneth Burchfiel, TWIHTHST

Somewhere down the road, the Republican party came to be seen as the “Christian” take [...]

Answering Haddaway’s Question

I do not—cannot—trust in my own understanding of parables and concepts. The best I can do is hope that Christ is leading me in my reasoning.

Answering Haddaway’s Question

10/19/08

Kenneth Burchfiel

 
    In one sense, Jesus makes it easy for us. The two greatest commandments, He explains, are simple: Love God with all your heart, soul and mind, and [...]