Some have viewed this blog as hostile to the Armstrong Churches of God, but the existence of this blog is really proof of faith, hope, and love. Over the years, more than a few commentators have perceived many of my posts as "attacks" on individuals and organizations, and I'm confident that it would surprise most of them that I don't see them in the same way. Indeed, ALL of the posts which appear here are intended to help others eschew falsehoods and find their way back to God, Christ, and the Holy Spirit.
This blog is an affirmation that TRUTH matters, and that we should NOT write-off anyone as lost or irredeemable. It is an affirmation of faith in God's ability to correct that which is wrong, to forgive, and to restore. It is an affirmation of faith in the premise that "there will be more joy in heaven over one sinner who repents than over ninety-nine righteous persons who need no repentance." (Luke 15:7) In short, the outlook of these posts is hopeful and full of compassion, care, and empathy for those who have been deceived into believing in a hateful, spiteful, and small god.
Jesus likened this process to a shepherd recovering a lamb which had strayed from his flock (Luke 15:4-6), finding a lost coin after a diligent search for it (Luke 15:8-9), or the return of an estranged and prodigal son to his father (Luke 15:11-32). In his epistle, James put it this way: "My brothers, if anyone among you wanders from the truth and someone brings him back, let him know that whoever brings back a sinner from his wandering will save his soul from death and will cover a multitude of sins." (James 5:19-20) I want to be one of those folks who brings back a lamb who has wandered away. After all, true love never gives up! (I Corinthians 13:8)
**Scriptural references were taken from the English Standard Version of the Bible.
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