by James Ross Kelly

Jesus believed that so long as a man was away from God he was not truly himself–William Barclay


Jesus believed that so long as a man was away from God he was not truly himself; he was only truly himself wheWilliam Barclay 1907-1978n he was on the way home. Beyond a doubt Jesus did not believe in total depravity. He never believed that you could glorify God by blackguarding man; he believed that man was never essentially himself until he came home to God. William Barclay

by James Ross Kelly

Resistance Is the Supreme Act of Faith


We can resist the radical evil enveloping our lives and our planet only when we acquire the faith that resistance always weakens the oppressor and empowers the oppressed.

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by James Ross Kelly

American Exceptionalism, Reclaimed – The Atlantic


We allowed an important idea—American exceptionalism—to be hijacked and misused. Now we need to rescue that idea and let it guide America at home and abroad.

Source: American Exceptionalism, Reclaimed – The Atlantic

by James Ross Kelly

Paul’s 3 Phases of Universal Reconciliation | Keith Giles


  In 1 Corinthians 15:28, Paul outlines 3 phases in the life-giving reconciliation of all things to God: Christ’s resurrection from the dead […]

Source: Paul’s 3 Phases of Universal Reconciliation | Keith Giles