What Does Holy Mean? Holiness can be an abstract concept because it is so foreign to human nature. People turn to sin and darkness, making themselves strangers to God and His holy nature. It is the opposite of sin – goodness, love, and wisdom. ...
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What does it actually mean to be evil? And how do you tell your kids that in the Bible dragons are actually the “bad guys”? In this episode, Tim and Jon respond to your questions from the first half of the Chaos Dragon series. Thank you to our audience for your incredible ques...
Although "holy" is often regarded as a synonym for "sinless" (and thus an impossibility in this life), it can also mean something that is consecrated, or "set apart". In that respect, believers are to live in a manner that does not conform to the practices of sinful humanity, and th...
Have you ever complained about a difficulty, only to be told, “Offer it up!”? What does this phrase mean? As we approach Good Friday and remember Jesus’ offering of himself on the cross, it’s a good time to ponder the notion of sacrifice. Sacrifice goes back almost to the beginnin...
Q's and Timestamps: In the Bible, does holiness mean “perfection” or does it just mean separated and cut off from? (4:05) Moses and Joshua have encounters with God on “holy ground” but if God is always present in all of creation, isn’t all ground holy all the time? (15:...
What Does It Mean to Have Values? Your values are the beliefs and principles that you believe are important in the way that you live and work. They (should) determine your priorities, and guide your decisions and the way you act towards others. When the things that you do, and the way...
“You’re alive! How did you manage it?” I stammered. He looked puzzled. “What do you mean?” he said. “Well, I mean the apocalypse, of course.” I replied. “Your waiting room is full of them, the zombies.”“I’m sorry, young man. But that is no way to talk about my...
Posts under "John Wesley, Holiness, and the Church of the Nazarene" What Does it Mean to Love Queer People? June 23rd, 2024 /3 Comments I face a church trial near the end of July. I’m charged with teaching against the Church of the Nazarene’s statement on Human Sexuality. I’m q...
Does Judaism believe that people have free will? What does “free will” really mean, according to Judaism? Where does the Torah mention free will? The Jewish G-d: What’s He Like? G-d: Judge or Teacher? My response to a letter I received which said: “The traditional Jewish G-d ...