Tag Archives: sin

Confronting Calvin

Posted on March 6, 2019 by Douglas Abbott

An evening Bible study with some friends turned into an intense discussion recently. Sparks flew. There was the potential for unpleasantness, but no one said anything they would have to apologize for later. It ended just the way a discussion … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Arminian, Arminianism, Calvin, Calvinism, death, eternal punishment, everlasting torment, free will, God's wrath, grace, hell, judgment, mercy, predestination, redemption, salvation, sin, suffer, T.U.L.I.P., the second death, TULIP, wrath | Leave a comment

Reflections on Psalm 119

Posted on November 27, 2017 by Douglas Abbott

Psalm 119:1-8 (א Aleph) There are potent rewards for obeying God’s law and seeking Him earnestly, which come to all who put off the sinful nature and resolutely submit to God.

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged choose, compassion, disobedience, divine, evil, God, grace, idolatry, Jesus, judge, judgment, law, love, mercy, obedience, patience, rescuing, salvation, Savior, sin, submission, surrender, wandering, waywardness, wrath | Leave a comment

The Meaning of Mass Shootings

Posted on December 5, 2015 by Douglas Abbott

Another mass shooting in America. Many are rightly screaming, “Terrorism” and others, “Gun control!”

Posted in End Times, Uncategorized | Tagged death, deliverance, End Times, Extremism, future, God, Government, Gun Violence, heaven, Islam, Jesus, judgment, Mass Shootings, Muslims, politics, redemption, San Bernardino, Shootings, sin, Terrorism, violence | 2 Comments

There’s a Cain Inside All of Us

Posted on February 1, 2015 by Douglas Abbott

The story of Cain and Abel usually comes off sounding like that of a poor sap who makes an unfortunate blunder and then gets carried away by anger in the aftermath. But what really happened? Could there be more of … Continue reading →

Posted in Obedience | Tagged Abel, anger, Cain, choice, God, intolerable compliment, Jesus, judgment, obedience, obey, rebellion, rock, sin, surrender, trust | Leave a comment

The Kindness of God

Posted on July 25, 2014 by Douglas Abbott

A close friend sent me an article that posed the question: Does our sin prevent the Holy Spirit from moving in our lives? The question is a difficult one. The answer is bound to lie somewhere between two cultural extremes.

Posted in Kindness | Tagged anger, anxiety, choices, fear, God, grace, happiness, Holy Spirit, Jesus, joy, kindness, legalism, license, love, lovingkindness, peace, repentance, rest, right, sin, tend, work, worry, wrong | 2 Comments

Confession

Posted on January 10, 2014 by Douglas Abbott

Many of life’s most vital lessons come out of the blue. Conversely, few of them seem to come as a result of focused effort. When I try to apprehend them deliberately, it is as though God says, “That’s my job,” … Continue reading →

Posted in Confession | Tagged Catholic, Christ, confess, confession, cry out, embrace, forgiveness, God, lamb, lion, love, Protestant, redemption, repent, repentance, Savior, sin | 4 Comments

Doomsday Gospel

Posted on July 1, 2013 by Douglas Abbott

“Westboro Baptist Church targets Taylor Swift,” the headline read. The article had a flavor of outrage, and rightly so. Fred Phelps, WBC’s leader and tireless purveyor of damnation, is at it again. This time, as chronicled by Pop Spy’s Jennifer O’Dell, … Continue reading →

Posted in Christianity in Politics | Tagged condemnation, damnation, debauchery, decadence, evil, forgiveness, fornication, Fred Phelps, God, Gospel, grace, heathen, immorality, Jesus, kindness, love, lust, mercy, patience, politics, press, promiscuity, sexual immorality, sin, Westboro Baptist Church | 2 Comments

Desperado

Posted on March 20, 2013 by Douglas Abbott

Desperado, why don’t you come to your senses? You’ve been out ridin’ fences for so long now Oh, you’re a hard one, but I know that you’ve got your reasons These things that are pleasin’ you can hurt you somehow

Posted in Renewal, Sin | Tagged cold, covetous desires, decay, desperado, disease, hermit, human condition, hunger, lone wolf, longing, outlaw, rebel, renegade, renewal, rogue, self-centeredness, sickness, sin, want, wet | Leave a comment

Long Black Train

Posted on February 12, 2013 by Douglas Abbott

When we catch our first sight of it, nothing could be more appealing. It doesn’t look black at all. It is bright, sleek and beckons with sophistication. Through its spotless windows you can see handsome, fresh-faced people on board, full … Continue reading →

Posted in Sin | Tagged corrupt, corruption, death, decay, depravity, destruction, evil, hades, hell, lost, perdition, road to perdition, sin, vile, wickedness | 6 Comments

Moral Destitution

Posted on December 24, 2011 by Douglas Abbott

Jesus said to them, ‘I tell you the truth, the tax collectors and the prostitutes are entering the kingdom of God ahead of you.’ –Matt. 21:31. Oswald Chambers asked his congregation, “Are you humble enough to come to Christ as sinners?” … Continue reading →

Posted in Frailty, Sin | Tagged bankruptcy, brokenness, damnation, frailty, humility, moral destitution, sin, sinners, wickedness | 1 Comment