Daily Archives: September 13, 2009

A Strong Submission

Posted on September 13, 2009 by jamesbradfordpate

Frank Schaeffer, Crazy for God (Cambridge: Carroll and Graf, 2007) 311. To me, John’s selfless actions came to represent what faith looks like when lived, as opposed to what theological “purity” looks like.  And one reason I still bother to … Continue reading →

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Catholics and the “Forgiveness of Sin”

Posted on September 13, 2009 by jamesbradfordpate

At my Latin mass this morning, the priest’s message was on the part of the Apostle’s Creed about “the forgiveness of sin.” I thought I heard him say that baptism removes temporal punishment for sin, but the catechism says differently, … Continue reading →

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Ahimaaz’s Tidings

Posted on September 13, 2009 by jamesbradfordpate

I just finished my weekly quiet time. This week, it was on II Samuel 18. I’m not sure what to do with the character of Ahimaaz, and, quite frankly, neither are many scholars (at least the ones that I read). … Continue reading →

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