Northern Roads by Jeremy Norton

Tag: fall

Bible, Discipleship

WHY AM I CONSTANTLY STRUGGLING? WHY DO I CONTINUALLY FAIL?

We have a problem. We are naturally blind to our own nature, convincing ourselves that we are justified. Therein, creating a godlike existence, doing what is right in our own eyes. The point is that evolution struggles to explain why we’re not inherently good. Instead, the evidence actually shows us that humanity is inherently selfish. The same problem Adam and Eve had in the very beginning.

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Bible, Creation

ADAM & EVE’S RELATIONSHIP

An Important Connection to Women In Ministry This week, we’re tackling 1 Timothy 2:11-15 and the difficult topic of women in ministry. “11 A woman should

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Bible, Discipleship, Ministry, NT

Understanding the Concept of Falling Away from God’s Grace

Grappling with the concept of falling away from God’s grace and its theological implications.

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Bible, Discipleship

Is It Possible To Fall Away From God’s Grace?

This is not an easy question. It’s often a painful question because there can be painful personal stories mixed into the desire for truth. Sometimes the personal or familial aspects of why we want answers can cloud our ability to hear the truth. I ask myself this question every time I come across Hebrews 6. Honestly, my mind lights up with all sorts of questions.

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Bible, Leadership, OT

Why Leaders Who Fall Should Be Forgiven

What would happen to David after his moral failure today? Would he be cut off from ever leading again? Would we jump on social media to discuss his punishment? Would we simply cancel him, erasing him from history? Sounds pretty straightforward, doesn’t it? Or have we missed something really important?

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