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Judgment and Grace in a Hungry World

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What is the relation between the judgment of God and poverty? This article also looks at the work of development and grace in this world.

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Ambrose of Milan: Shepherd or Church Monarch?

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This article studies the leadership of Ambrose of Milan and his view on the independence of the church from Caesar.

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Ambrose of Milan’s Daily Tasks

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This article discusses the focus that Ambrose of Milan had in his ministry: preaching, catechesis, pastoral care, diaconal help, and legal aid.

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Judgment and Mercy in a World of Hunger

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What does world hunger reveal about the hand of God? This article explains how God reveals both judgment and mercy in the hunger and poverty in this world. The author then reflects on how Christians could helpfully but modestly provide aid in such circumstances.

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The Forest and the Trees

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This article calls the consistory to consider their core responsibilities (proclamation, pastorate, catechism instruction, and diaconate). The author gives guidelines for how the church council can deal with other non-priority issues through delegation.

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Original Sin: A Difficult Doctrine

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To confess that one has a sinful nature and is responsible for this inherited sin may be a hard thing to do. This article looks at the meaning of inherited sin and theories that attempt to explain its meaning.

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Original Sin in the Structure of our Being

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This article describes how original sin is passed on since Adam through the generations. The author looks at some structural aspects and relationships that play a role in inheriting original sin, and the impact they have on everyone.

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Looking at Original Sin Together With Others

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This article reviews the nature of original sin and the way in which it is transferred to us. The author also discusses how original sin impacts our view of ourselves and others.

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God and Our Original Sin

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Looking at original sin from God's perspective, this article shows that sin did not occur outside of God's boundaries. He allowed it to happen for a reason.

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Faith looks away from self and human performance to what God has done in Christ for salvation. Thomas R. Schreiner
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