Sacrifice In the game of Chess, when a player makes what they call a "sacrifice", it is always a play for an advantage (otherwise, it is called a "mistake"). But this sense of "sacrifice" seems rare in Christian circles. Yet the language of scripture would reinforce it! 09/07/2017
In the game of Chess, when a player makes what they call a "sacrifice", it is always a play for an advantage (otherwise, it is called a "mistake"). But this sense of "sacrifice" seems rare in Christian circles. Yet the language of scripture would reinforce it!
As Sheep to be Slaughtered I've discovered that the story of Abraham's sacrifice of Isaac is a "stumbling block" to many people. How, indeed, could a half-way decent God request a man to sacrifice his son? But throughout history, believers have understood this story to be a powerful image of our resurrection. 07/01/2017
I've discovered that the story of Abraham's sacrifice of Isaac is a "stumbling block" to many people. How, indeed, could a half-way decent God request a man to sacrifice his son? But throughout history, believers have understood this story to be a powerful image of our resurrection.