The concept of “sin” is deeply rooted in religious, cultural, and philosophical traditions, and its interpretation can vary widely among different belief systems. Generally, sin refers to acts that are considered morally wrong or in violation of divine law. The motivation to sin can be complex and multifaceted. Here are …
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“But when this son of yours who has squandered your property with prostitutes comes home, you kill the fattened calf for him!” Luke 15:30 The older son continues to express his frustration, hurt, and perhaps even jealousy over the celebratory response his father has towards the return of the prodigal …
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Why Did the Older Brother Become So Angry? (The Prodigal Son)
by Dr. Eitan Bar 10 minutes read“The elder son, in many ways, represents the legalistic approach to religion — the belief that salvation is to be earned and kept by good deeds, loyalty, and unwavering dedication. His resentment stems from the perception that he’s been righteous and done everything by the book, yet the return home …
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The must-know meaning of the ‘robe,’ ‘ring,’ and ‘sandals’ in the Parable of the Prodigal Son
by Dr. Eitan Bar 10 minutes read“The threat of death that overshadowed the Prodigal Son wasn’t because of something the father would do to him if he didn’t repent. There was no torture chamber the father kept hidden in some faraway basement where he planned to burn him alive. The son’s real hell was simply being …
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This Is Why So Many Christians Deconstruct Their Faith
by Dr. Eitan Bar 15 minutes read“Deconstruction, is a phenomenon within American evangelicalism in which Christians rethink their faith and jettison previously held beliefs, sometimes to the point of no longer identifying as Christians.” Wikipedia Why are several generations now deconstructing? I know you all went through at least one phase of deconstructing when you were younger, but it’s …
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“Repent or Burn!”: Repentance in the Bible and Why It Should Never Be Associated With Salvation!
by Dr. Eitan Bar 17 minutes readIf you are a Christian or were ever part of a church, you must have heard the idea that you are saved by grace BUT you can either lose it (Arminianism) or prove you’ve never really had it in the first place (Calvinism) if you have unrepented sin in your …
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Rabbi Tovia Singer & Isaiah 53: My Rebuttal
by Dr. Eitan Bar 8 minutes readSome of you sent me (and I myself also came across) several videos1 on YouTube by Rabbi Tovia Singer where he challenges the Christian perspective on Isaiah 53. In this article, I’ll quote his 10 top arguments and refute them. Who is Rabbi Tovia Singer? Rabbi Tovia Singer is an …
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Why Didn’t God Make Us Perfect Like Him from the Start?
by Dr. Eitan Bar 4 minutes readIf God desires everyone’s salvation, as stated in 1 Timothy 2:3-4, why doesn’t He grant salvation from the get-go? Well, because He wants us to go through a process. God is omniscient (all-knowing) and omnipotent (possesses full control), which enables Him the ability to avoid mistakes. So, why didn’t He …
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Communion / Eucharist / Lord’s Supper, from a Jewish perspective
by Dr. Eitan Bar 2 minutes readThe Lord’s Supper, also known as the communion ceremony, is a solemn ritual that echoes throughout Christian communities and has, over time, become an almost weighty and alien practice, far removed from what’s described in the Jewish writings of the New Testament. I can’t speak for its observance elsewhere, but …
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In the Hebrew language, the Hebrew concepts of faith, “belief,” “trust,” and “faith” are not separated as they often are in English theological discourse. They are unified through a single linguistic root: A-M-N. From this root come the words: EMUNAH: Faith EMUN: Trust AMEN: A declaration of trust, belief, or …
