5 Paradoxes that Shape Christian Life

A paradox is something that seems contradictory, but further consideration reveals harmony rather than contradiction. A paradox naturally has tension, two ideas pulling in different directions or two ideas counter-balancing one another. When we encounter a paradox, our first inclination is often to resolve the tension or give greater weight to one idea over the other. Sadly, we often fail to embrace life-changing truth because we’re uncomfortable with important paradoxes like these.

1. Lament a...