The Art of Dying Well by Robert Bellarmine
Robert Bellarmine wrote a short book called “The Art of Dying Well” in 1619. It tries to help people prepare for their own death. Here is our study of the book.
Morally bad. Cause ruin, injury, pain.
Christians should not be evildoers. They should not cooperate with evil.
Robert Bellarmine wrote a short book called “The Art of Dying Well” in 1619. It tries to help people prepare for their own death. Here is our study of the book.
In the kings of the Old Testament, we see powerful examples that power corrupts. That absolute power corrupts absolutely.
Four kings in the Old Testament were assassinated by their own staff. It was because those kings were truly horrible people.
Of the 20 kings of Judah, most were bad guys. Only four did what was right in the LORD’s eyes.
Slavery was a reality of the ancient world. But it was not to be perpetual. The Hebrew people were commanded to set their slaves free in the seventh year.
What was the sin of Sodom? Why was destroyed? Many people assume it was due to homosexual activity. However, the Bible provides a different answer.
The divine light shines into the darkness of our lives and world. We often overlook it or misunderstand it, ignore it or hate it. But it is never extinguished.
A racist believes one particular race is superior to others. Some Christians tolerate and even celebrate racism. But the Bible forbids racism.
In the Bible, the word “wormwood” refers to water made bitter. Or to a corrupt political leader. Or to corrupt officials perverting justice.
In the Old Testament era, some people said if you are holy, God will make you rich. In our day, this view is growing in popularity among professing Christians.