Slavery, Servitude, and the Forgotten Complexities of Pre-Civil War America Priory of Salem, Institute of Peace Studies Introduction Slavery is often portrayed today in overly simplified terms—as a purely racial evil, uniquely inflicted by white Europeans upon Africans. Yet the true story of slavery in America, and of labor exploitation more broadly, is far more […]
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Dr. Edward DeVries: His Life, Work, and Theological Legacy
Dr. Edward DeVries: His Life, Work, and Theological Legacy A Distinguished Preacher, Educator, and Historian Dr. Edward R. DeVries was a distinguished preacher, educator, and historian, whose multifaceted career left an indelible mark on Christian education and Southern heritage. Born in the late 1960s, Dr. DeVries dedicated his life to ministry, scholarship, and the preservation […]
Understanding Romans 6-8: The Law, Sin, and Life in Christ
Understanding Romans 6-8: The Law, Sin, and Life in Christ Introduction: Why Does Paul Talk So Much About the Law? Romans 6-8 is one of the most profound sections of the Apostle Paul’s letter to the Romans. These chapters deal with the relationship between sin, the Law, and the believer’s life in Christ. Many Christians, […]
The Forgive and Forget Command, for healthy Christian related relationships
Dr Stephen M.K. Brunswick Dept. of Theology, Priory of Salem Forgive and forget, truly. Lord’s Prayer: “forgive us our sins as we forgive others”. Do you want God to keep a record of wrongs? Christ’s philosophy is always (well, 70×7 times) quickly forgive and “forget” with all the heart, in love. If you want to […]