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Month: August 2022

How Do We See God? (John 13-15)

How Do We See God? (John 13-15)

Published by andrewleewrites on August 14, 2022

I’ve been meditating and musing on the chapters of John 13, 14, and 15 for a while. in John 14:8, Philip says “show us the Father” = “let us see God!” when he is talking to Jesus. Jesus responds that to him HIM (“I am the way and the truth and the life”) is to know God. So I was interested in carrying through the logic of some of his statements. Philip wants to SEE God (John 14:8) Jesus says to SEE God, see Jesus (John 14:9) Jesus says to see Jesus, is to obey Jesus (John 14:21) Jesus says…

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Should Christians Care About Climate Change?

Should Christians Care About Climate Change?

Published by andrewleewrites on August 12, 2022

Climate change is happening. It’s not so much a question of “if,” but rather a question of “how much” and “when.” The American church is unfortunately very polarized when it comes to the issue. In the United States, Democratic and liberal-leaning Christians tend to more strongly emphasize science and what we can do to create change. Conversely, Republican and conservative-leaning Christians tend to more strongly distrust scientists and seek to keep the sanctity of church values about anything else. However, both sides should be able to find room to agree—climate change is real and it is happening. The question is,…

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Different Kind of Laws (Romans 8:1-2 Part II)

Different Kind of Laws (Romans 8:1-2 Part II)

Published by andrewleewrites on August 11, 2022

Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus, because through Christ Jesus the law of the Spirit who gives life has set you free from the law of sin and death. I’m still thinking about Romans 8:1-2. In trying to communicate the gospel to non-Christians, sometimes the language of “Jesus is a person and he loves you and wants to have a relationship with you” falls flat. It doesn’t reach people in a way they understand. Another way I’ve imagined explaining this verse is: “there’s no condemnation or need to be shameful when you accept…

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Romans 8:1-2

Romans 8:1-2

Published by andrewleewrites on August 9, 2022

I was trying to think of a way to explain Romans 8:1-2 in ways that a very logical-minded non-Christian would understand. The gospel, or message, of Jesus Christ should be good news. If we are to reach others with good news, we can’t inject or explain things in ways that put people on edge, make them defensive, or make them wary. Romans 8:1-2 is supposed to be statement of great news: Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus, 2 because through Christ Jesus the law of the Spirit who gives life has set you…

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