God of Vengeance?

J.R.R. Tolkien was raised Catholic and from childhood steeped in the faith and liturgical life of the Church. Learn how his Catholic faith informed and inspired this great writer of the 20th century. 

Join Bishop Paprocki and the ICC as we explore St. Paul's admonition to receive the Eucharist, applied to our modern context. 

The Canterbury Tales by Geoffrey Chaucer follows a group of pilgrims traveling from London to Canterbury Cathedral. Join their pilgrimage in the ICC Book Club to read and discuss what is undoubtedly one of the greatest works of Medieval literature. 

The Bible depicts more violence than our modern sensibilities often want to admit. How do we handle these parts of Scripture when we come across them? 

<p>Friends, I want to focus this week on the second reading, which is from the marvelous Letter to the Hebrews. It addresses a very important and very controversial topic—namely, the divine punishment. You would be hard-pressed to say that this is not a motif in the Bible. That’s ... Show More

<p>Noses that burn hot? Turning your face away? Drinking a cup of wrath? These unfamiliar phrases are found in biblical passages about God’s anger, but what do they mean? In this episode, Tim, Jon, and Carissa explore how God’s anger is portrayed in the Hebrew Scriptures toward I ... Show More

Jesus laid woes on cities and even an entire generation. Does God still render corporate judgments today — and if so, what happens to believers in these groups? 

Did God really pick a fight with Jacob in the middle of the night? Are we reading this right? In this reflection, we explore a fascinating story from Genesis that shows us God’s relentless commitment to bless his people despite themselves.Interested in more? Watch a video and exp ... Show More

Does the Christian God send disaster upon the world? A closer look at 2 Chronicles 7:14<br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-blaze-bible-study--525630/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.sprea ... Show More

Scripture is clear that Satan is not ultimately sovereign — God is. But under that sovereignty, in what ways can Satan still harm God’s people? 

Whether Old Testament or New Testament, stories fill the pages of Scripture. How can we begin to discover God’s meaning in the Bible’s narratives? 

KeywordsGod, Old Testament, New Testament, faith, justice, goodness, suffering, grace, restoration, scriptureSummaryIn this solo podcast episode, Ryan Dawn explores the complex nature of God as depicted in the Old and New Testaments. She addresses the common misperception of God ... Show More