http://shanevanderhart.wordpress.com/2008/04/15/episode-13-the-pursuit-of-happiness-part-2/ Stimulating musings from a Jesus-loving caffeine addict. Tue, 08 Jul 2008 06:26:53 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 http://shanevanderhart.wordpress.com/2008/04/15/episode-13-the-pursuit-of-happiness-part-2/#comment-1077 RedBlueChristian » Blog Archive » OBAMA AND CLINTON ON ABORTION Wed, 16 Apr 2008 20:54:46 +0000 http://shanevanderhart.wordpress.com/2008/04/15/episode-13-the-pursuit-of-happiness-part-2/#comment-1077 [...] The noun, mercy, in the Greek is eleos, this word when used in the Bible always deals with what we see of pain, misery, and distress.  The results of sin.  It doesn’t mean turning a blind eye to sin, but does mean extending relief, healing and help to those broken by sin.  Why?  Because we are broken by sin, as the very first beatitude states, "Blessed are the poor in spirit, for they shall receive the Kingdom of God," (Matthew 5:4, ESV).  (To hear recent sermons I’ve preached on the Beatitudes you can go here for part one and here for part two). [...] [...] The noun, mercy, in the Greek is eleos, this word when used in the Bible always deals with what we see of pain, misery, and distress.  The results of sin.  It doesn’t mean turning a blind eye to sin, but does mean extending relief, healing and help to those broken by sin.  Why?  Because we are broken by sin, as the very first beatitude states, "Blessed are the poor in spirit, for they shall receive the Kingdom of God," (Matthew 5:4, ESV).  (To hear recent sermons I’ve preached on the Beatitudes you can go here for part one and here for part two). [...]

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