Well, apart from the Birth narratives in Matthew and Luke, and after the return from Egypt we hear little more: the story of the finding in the Temple aged 12ish… Read More... "Did Jesus’ family not understand him? There seems no reference to his Mother Mary and other family members"
Why does Jesus say ‘Son your sins are forgiven’ – is he hinting that he was sent to forgive us our sins?
…Which is easier, to say to the paralytic, ‘Your sins are forgiven,’ or to say, ‘Rise, take up your bed and walk’ MARK 2.9 As the Scribes recognised “Only God… Read More... "Why does Jesus say ‘Son your sins are forgiven’ – is he hinting that he was sent to forgive us our sins?"
Question: Why does the crucifixion and resurection of Jesus mean that our sins are forgiven – could God not have done that anyway without this happening?
FIRST OF A NEW SERIES: Fr Simon tries to explain some common and key questions about the faith in “There is no such thing as a dumb question” The first… Read More... "Question: Why does the crucifixion and resurection of Jesus mean that our sins are forgiven – could God not have done that anyway without this happening?"
