One of the clearest teachings of the New Testament is the sufficiency of Jesus’ death in its atoning value. As the REACH SA Prayer Book says in the prayer before communion, “Almighty God our heavenly Father, of Your infinite mercy You gave Your only Son Jesus Christ to suffer death upon the cross for our… Continue reading The sufficiency and insufficiency of Jesus’ death
Tag: Colossians 1:24
Why does God allow his people to suffer?
We have all been following with horror the atrocities committed by the Islamic State in northern Iraq against Christians and other minority groups. We are all filled with revulsion knowing that Boko Haram has kidnapped over 200 mostly Christian schoolgirls. Our news reports are filled with acts of violence being committed against Christians. Christians are suffering,… Continue reading Why does God allow his people to suffer?