I like it when people are real, honest...transparent. You know what I am talking about? I love those who just say what they mean not what they think you want to hear. David Hogan is like that. Some may not like his style or delivery but you can't argue with fruit and he has lots … Continue reading Stop eating? Are you crazy?
Tragic flaws uprooted
In this series we have looked at the "root" of sin. The Greek word translated as "sin" is hamartia and has a rich history in the literary community. The poets used the hamartia or "tragic flaw" to illicit an emotional response. It is when the great hero like Oedipus kills his father and doesn't know … Continue reading Tragic flaws uprooted
Separated or hiding?
I got a form letter in the mail two days ago. God's timing is funny. Actually it is probably the enemy making a play to keep us down yet again. Still it is funny that this flyer would show up right in the middle of this series of posts. We have been looking at the … Continue reading Separated or hiding?
More fun with “sin”
I thought about this title and wondered if it was too provocative. Maybe it is but there is a point. We have turned the concept of "sin" or hamartia into something it isn't. In the last post I talked about how this ancient Greek word for sin, hamartia is actually a literary concept used by the … Continue reading More fun with “sin”
The tragic flaw of unbelief
1 Cor 15:56 The sting of death is sin, and the power of sin is the law. (ESV) John 8:24 I told you that you would die in your sins, for unless you believe that I am he you will die in your sins.” (ESV) Thousands of years of religion has distorted the meaning of … Continue reading The tragic flaw of unbelief
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