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May 20, 2024 John J.H. Lee Musings

Our Twenty-third Wedding Anniversary

We took this photo (see above) at a small cafe named Hemingway in Songdo, Incheon city, South Korea, on a beautiful Spring day in 2000. I think we were the only customers then because it was a bit early for lunch. So, the owner of the cafe gladly took our photo when asked. It really … Continue reading Our Twenty-third Wedding Anniversary

May 3, 2024May 6, 2024 John J.H. Lee Musings

When Tragedy Comes

One of the most besetting questions being asked is “Why does God allow evil and human suffering in this world? How would a loving and compassionate God allow such things?” Some are indeed serious about finding a satisfactory answer to this theological challenge. Others, however, seem to use this question as an excuse to dismiss … Continue reading When Tragedy Comes

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The gospel (福音, εὐαγγέλιον) is the good news for us fallen humanity (both Jews and non-Jews) that Jesus Christ, the Righteous One, died in our place for our sins and was raised again, conquering the power of sin and death, so that whoever believes in him will be freely given forgiveness of sins and a right standing with God for them to have eternal life and everlasting joy. Therefore, we are justified (made right with God) by grace alone through faith alone in the finished work of Christ alone.

しかし、私たちは十字架につけられたキリストを宣べ伝えます。ユダヤ人にとってはつまずき、異邦人にとっては愚かなことですが、 ユダヤ人であってもギリシア人であっても、召された者たちにとっては、神の力、神の知恵であるキリストです。 神の愚かさは人よりも賢く、神の弱さは人よりも強いからです。 (コリント人への手紙 第一 1章23~25節)

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