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Christian Joy

  POSTED: August 13, 2020
  AUTHOR: Jim Spiegel
  TOPIC(S): Theology
 TAG(S): Christian • eschatology • Hope • joy • sorrow • virtue

In Galatians 5 we are told that joy is a fruit of the spirit, a virtue that is an important mark of the Christian life. We also know from such passages as 1 Cor 9:24-27 and 1 Tim 4:7-8 that … Continued

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Suffering with Christ—a Light Burden?

  POSTED: July 4, 2019
  AUTHOR: Jim Spiegel
  TOPIC(S): Theology
 TAG(S): burden • Christ • conscience • joy • suffering

There are two teachings of Jesus which might seem irreconcilable or at least a source of rational tension.  On the one hand, Jesus tells us that following him comes at a significant personal cost.  He says, “Whoever wants to be … Continued

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