Tag Archives: purgatory

On “The Gospel You Win Them With” (Be Careful)

Posted on October 31, 2014 by pbn

Phyllis Nissila I’ve been pondering an expression spoken by a pastor who was emphasizing the critical need to “preach Jesus Christ and Him crucified” (1 Corinthians 2:2) to the unsaved. “What you win them with,” he said, is what you … Continue reading →

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Out of the Fire: On Leaving Roman Catholicism 6 (Fear)

Posted on January 20, 2014 by pbn

Phyllis Nissila (Put your seatbelt on, here. This ride is a little bumpy at first.) FEAR, B.C. According to my careful Roman Catholic upbringing, topic, “sin,” there are the seven deadlies to watch out for, the eight horribles, the nine … Continue reading →

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Out of the Fire 4: On Leaving Roman Catholicism (Ashamed or Redeemed?)

Posted on January 2, 2013 by pbn

Phyllis Nissila ASHAMED “How (Christians) fail every day is noted by God,” said the radio preacher, “and may result in personal shame at the (Bema) judgment seat of Christ.” Her guest concurred, but he was quick to add this “assurance”: … Continue reading →

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Out of the Fire 2: On Leaving Roman Catholicism

Posted on September 17, 2012 by pbn

Phyllis Nissila THE POWER OF UNCERTAINTY I am reading How Mankind Committed the Ultimate Infamy at Auschwitz, a New History by Laurence Rees. He chronicles the history of the infamous World War II concentration camp with new perspective based on … Continue reading →

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