I have just begun a word study on “reconciliation” and it’s use in the New Testament. How fitting that on Valentines Day we pause and focus on God reconciling us to Himself. Reconciliation is changing for the better a relationship between two or more persons. Theologically it refers to the change of relationship between God … Continue reading »
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Dr. John MacArthur and Kirk Cameron
This is a brief clip, but a great one: HT: Reformation Theology
I’d never be the one to call 1 John “if-ee”, but chapter 1 is.
The first epistle of John was the first book I really “studied” after my conversion in December of 1998. I recall it as “hard-hitting” and “black & white; never gray”. God used this text instrumentally in my life to heal some relationships that were, as I wrongly thought, “beyond repair”. The next serious study I … Continue reading »
Why your church (and you) should pray for President Obama
I’ve seen many “open prayers” and “open letters” for President Obama. I cannot doubt their sincerity. My prayer is that they are not written, or given, as a sick spiritual gimmick, desirious of only the attention that would be given to them. The church of Jesus Christ is strongly encouraged to pray for our leaders. … Continue reading »
Spiritual Gifts
I am reviewing and preparing some notes I have on spiritual gifts for our youth group meeting this evening. While it seems that many in Christendom are content to “get serious” about serving Christ & the church once they’ve graduated high school / college and established a career, I see teen-agers as perfectly capable of … Continue reading »
Can there be Lone Rangers in Christianity?
My poll comes out of my personal study in 1 John. The word “fellowship” is used 5 times in 1 John, all occurring in the first chapter. It first appears in v.3 when the author says that he is proclaiming what he has seen and heard concerning the Word of Life for the intended purpose … Continue reading »
Understanding My Tribulation
One of the passages I have chosen to memorize in 2009 is Romans 5. Romans 5 carries in it some of the most precious verses in all of Scripture, in my opinion. Verses such as 5:8, “…while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us…”; and 5:9, “…we shall be saved from the wrath of … Continue reading »
A Link and & Update
A Link: “Who’s the Biggest Sinner You Know?” is the question my friend Matt had posed to him recently. While I was afraid to read further to see if he had insight into my own life, I was reassured that he was not talking about me. As I continued to read, I was challenged because, … Continue reading »
Should We Fear God? (pt.2) A two-part series
In our previous post, we observed five attributes of God that strike fear in our hearts. God is a holy God, all knowing and powerful; has given us His law and is unchanging in nature. Due to our sinful hearts and nature, we should be brought to an enhanced state of fright when we fully … Continue reading »
Can love be selfish?
This post is just the beginning of my thoughts concerning this question. The seed was planted in a conversation I had with Mel concerning the word, “love”. Through the last 24 hours I’ve mulled “love” around in my head. This question started to form as I was preparing for a meeting I will have later … Continue reading »
