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How Does Jesus Save?

In my humble opinion, one of the most important and yet neglected verses in all of Scripture is John 17:3.  In this verse, Jesus actually defines what eternal life is.  He says that eternal life is to know the One True God and Jesus Christ whom He has sent.  There are two key things Jesus says here that I think we usually miss when we think about eternal life, about heaven.

What a Savior?

I recently received a comment someone wanted me to respond to.  They’ve been learning that, in Jesus, God relates to us in a unique way as Savior, and that this is a uniquely Judeo-Christian concept.  They wanted to know what I think about this.

What's Wrong With Christians?

One of the best ways I’ve found to keep my sanity during this crisis is by going to a small chapel down the street each day to pray.  This daily “dose” of solitude has been absolutely amazing.

What Good Can Come out of this Crisis? Part 2

Last week, I shared the first way I believe God is bringing a greater good out of this crisis—by calling us back to a more balanced way of life.  This week, I’ll share the other two ways.

What Good Can Come Out of this Crisis? Part 1

If you didn’t already know, Jim Harbaugh is a famous football coach. He’s also a devout Catholic. In a recent podcast interview with Jay Nordinger of the National Review, Harbaugh said that he doesn’t believe the timing of the COVID-19 crisis is by accident: “As I said, God has virtually stopped the world from spinning. I don’t think it’s coincidence. My personal feeling, living a faith-based life, this is a message or this is something that should be a time where we grow on our faith for reverence and respect for God.”

What Are You Living For?

“To live is Christ; to die is gain.”  This has been the most bizarre and tragic Easter we’ve ever experienced.  More than any other Holy Week, it’s pressed the question: What are we living for?

About Me

E.J. Sweeney is a true skeptic. He needs to see to believe. Hard Evidence. Compelling Proof. Solid Logic. This is what he believes in. In college, he encountered questions that the superficial faith he was raised on couldn’t handle. So he began a quest for Truth, a quest for the answers to life’s ultimate questions.

EJ Sweeney

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