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Read more about the article Q&A: I know that we are saved by grace apart from works, but how can it be that easy?

Q&A: I know that we are saved by grace apart from works, but how can it be that easy?

  • Post author:David Scharf
  • Post published:2021/10/25
  • Post category:FIC Features/FIC Series/Forward in Christ

I know that we are saved by grace apart from works, but that seems too easy. How can that be how it works? What is grace? Grace is God’s undeserved…

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Read more about the article Q&A: Are there degrees of glory in heaven as a reward for good works?

Q&A: Are there degrees of glory in heaven as a reward for good works?

  • Post author:David Scharf
  • Post published:2021/09/23
  • Post category:FIC Features/FIC Series/Forward in Christ

I’m struggling with the concept of degrees of glory in heaven as a reward for good works. Doesn’t this concept promote work-righteousness? The concept of degrees of glory in heaven…

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Read more about the article Q&A: Do Lutherans take the Bible literally and teach millennialism?

Q&A: Do Lutherans take the Bible literally and teach millennialism?

  • Post author:David Scharf
  • Post published:2021/08/28
  • Post category:FIC Features/FIC Series/Forward in Christ

Someone told me that Lutherans don’t take the Bible literally, which is why we don’t teach millennialism, that is, Christ’s thousand-year reign with his believers on earth, as found in…

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Read more about the article Q&A: Are there different interpretations of the Bible?

Q&A: Are there different interpretations of the Bible?

  • Post author:David Scharf
  • Post published:2021/07/27
  • Post category:FIC Features/FIC Series/Forward in Christ

Every denomination believes they are teaching the right thing. Are there different interpretations of the Bible? The idea that there are many legitimate interpretations of the Bible is a lie…

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Read more about the article Q&A: How can we be sure the Bible includes what God originally gave us?

Q&A: How can we be sure the Bible includes what God originally gave us?

  • Post author:David Scharf
  • Post published:2021/06/29
  • Post category:FIC Features/FIC Series/Forward in Christ

I know the Bible is God’s Word. But what about the reliability of the Bible as ancient literature? How can we be sure we have what God originally gave us?…

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Read more about the article Q&A: Where should I send my child to school?

Q&A: Where should I send my child to school?

  • Post author:David Scharf
  • Post published:2021/05/26
  • Post category:FIC Features/FIC Series/Forward in Christ

I’m trying to decide where to send my child to school. My friend is warning me about considering public school because my child would be exposed to more temptation. Do…

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Read more about the article Q&A: Why does it seem like Christianity is so negative?

Q&A: Why does it seem like Christianity is so negative?

  • Post author:David Scharf
  • Post published:2021/04/28
  • Post category:FIC Features/FIC Series/Forward in Christ

Whenever I go to church, it seems like the pastor is always talking about sin, Satan, and hell. Why does it seem like Christianity is so negative? The Christian is…

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Read more about the article Who will roll the stone away?

Who will roll the stone away?

  • Post author:Timothy Spaude
  • Post published:2020/04/28
  • Post category:FIC Features/Forward in Christ

God has the answers for all the difficult questions in life. Timothy J. Spaude Their hearts were broken. Jesus was dead. They faced tragedy or loss as we often do.…

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Read more about the article Meet the editorial staff: David Scharf

Meet the editorial staff: David Scharf

  • Post author:FIC
  • Post published:2019/12/07
  • Post category:FIC News/FIC Series/Forward in Christ

Ever ask yourself, “Who are these people who write for Forward in Christ?” Through this series, you can find out. David Scharf, professor at Martin Luther College (MLC), New Ulm,…

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