To better appreciate the meaning of the word grace as we Christians use it, it is useful to understand the Greek and Hebrew words behind it. In the Old Testament, the English word ‘grace’ is ...

OLD TESTAMENT & ART: In the hands of Baroque painters, the Genesis account of Isaac, Jacob, and Rebekah becomes more than a tale of deception — it becomes a meditation on faith, family, and God ...

Aug. 19—"You have heard that it was said to the people long ago, 'You shall not murder, and anyone who murders will be subject to judgment.' But I tell you that anyone who is angry with a ...

In the Old Testament, ... The Rev. John Armstrong is pastor of Grace Lutheran Church in Columbus, and may be reached at gracecolumbus.org. Send comments to [email protected].

An overarching theme of the Bible is God's grace. In the Old Testament it was the Hebrew word Chen which meant kindness and favor. In the New Testament, it is the Greek word Charis, which carries ...

Got religion? Well, it's time you lost it, says the Rev. Andrew Farley in his new book, "God without Religion." Christians need no spiritual relationship with the Old Testament, including the Ten C… ...

Aug. 19—"You have heard that it was said to the people long ago, 'You shall not murder, and anyone who murders will be subject to judgment.' But I tell you that anyone who is angry with a ...