In ‘the first year of the reign of the judges over the people of Nephi’, a man was brought before the chief judge, Alma, who had been going about among the people teaching that there was no need for repentance, that all would be saved, no matter what, so they could do as they wished … Continue reading Salvation for all….?
Why do bad things happen to good people? Why does anyone have to die? Why is there evil in the world? These questions are continually asked, by people who already believe in God, and by those who don’t, as reason for not believing. It’s called ‘the problem of evil’. And yet, these questions are perfectly … Continue reading The ‘problem of evil’
I often have a hard time knowing what to think about during the Sacrament. I’ve been participating in it all my life, so I want to have some different ways of thinking about the meaning that are truly helpful. I think it was an episode of Teaching With Power I was listening to which gave … Continue reading Always remember Him: reflections for the Sacrament
Most people try to be basically ‘good’. But as disciples of Jesus Christ, we are called to be more than generally good; we are called to be like Christ. Paul wrote, we ‘seek for glory and honour and immortality – eternal life’ (Romans 2:7). We’re not just seeking to do well in this temporary world, … Continue reading To be like Christ
Thoughts about Romans 3 Romans 3:28 has to be read with the whole chapter. Because we cannot boast anything of ourselves, due to (a) Law, (b) our inability to keep the Law, and (c) the mercy and grace of God saving us from the unmitigated consequences of that, boasting “is excluded”. Not “by works”, but … Continue reading Justified by Faith
Peaceable Treasures 