Tag Archives: Augustine

Out of Evil God Brings Forth Good

A portion of life, to a greater or lesser extent, consists of stress and discomfort, misery and disappointment.  Some argue and posit that the present of these, which they construe as evils, within our life proves there is no God. … Continue reading

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To Perseverance in Faith

God does not call us to perfection but to persevere in faith, and thorough our perseverance and His grace He perfects us.   Our imperfections like the cross that Christ bore can burden us, or if united with Christ lift us … Continue reading

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Purgatory in the Old Testament and Early Church

I will conclude this week’s brief (unplanned, but is this not how the Lord works) discourse on Purgatory with The Roots of Purgatory which presents further Biblical support for Purgatory.  The early Church Fathers teachings on the Purgatory is also briefly presented … Continue reading

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