What Exactly Is Sin?

What is the classic Reformed perspective on the doctrine of sin? This article shows from the vantage point of the cross how absurd sin is, as deliberate transgression against God. Sin is both an act and a condition. The article nuances this, explaining that we need to distinguish between cases of evil intent, deliberate hardening, or error and ignorance.

Liberating Black Theology – Setting the Stage: Defining Terms and Theological Distinctions

This book explores black liberation theology. In the portion of Chapter 1 presented here, the author first identifies what Black Theology is. Next, he explores the relationship between Black Theology and victimology. Victimology is the adoption of victimhood as the core of one’s identity as human being. Bradley then inquires about the major differences between orthodox Christianity and the tradition of Black Liberation Theology.