I don’t believe everything that springs forth from the mouth of John Piper. Having not covered his positions on everything, how could I possibly do that. I am however an admirer of his passion for Jesus, the gospel and God being glorified more than anything else. It is that passion for Jesus that is so […]
Read More Is This What I Believe? God As Creator“Not everyone who says to me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter the kingdom of heaven, but the one who does the will of my Father who is in heaven. On that day many will say to me, ‘Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in your name, and cast out demons in your name, and do many […]
Read More Is This What I Believe? Few Are ChosenNow when all the people saw the thunder and the flashes of lightning and the sound of the trumpet and the mountain smoking, the people were afraid and trembled, and they stood far off and said to Moses, “You speak to us, and we will listen; but do not let God speak to us, lest […]
Read More Law & Order: Spiritual Intent – Epilogue – Don’t Be AfraidYou shall not covet your neighbour’s house; you shall not covet your neighbour’s wife, or his male servant, or his female servant, or his ox, or his donkey, or anything that is your neighbour’s. (Ex. 20:17) Some people can never be satisfied. Their quest for glory seems to be unremitting. No sooner has one accomplishment […]
Read More Law & Order: Spiritual Intent – Question of DesireYou shall not bear false witness against your neighbour. (Ex. 20:16) The LORD who took the people out of the land of slavery and the house of bondage is one of unity and wholeness. His creation order sees how different elements have all come together to display His glory in the supreme kind of harmonious […]
Read More Law & Order: Spiritual Intent – To Tell The TruthYou shall not steal. (Ex. 20:15) Exploring the spiritual intent behind the Ten Words that the Lord and Redeemer gives to His people helps develop an appreciation not just for the immediate inter-personal issues, but larger issues of social justice. There is a debate raging about effective and fair economics. Some support wealth distribution whilst […]
Read More Law & Order: Spiritual Intent – Taking What’s RightYou shall not commit adultery.. (Ex. 20:14) When reflecting on spiritual intent and the way that God has always wanted it to be, it is then that sense is made of Jesus’ request in the guide to prayer ‘your kingdom, your will be done on earth as it is in heaven.’ Reflecting heavenly values in […]
Read More Law & Order: Spiritual Intent – Forever FaithfulYou shall not murder. (Ex. 20:13) The build up to understanding the spiritual intent behind God’s law and order has progressed in fascinating fashion. As you look at the Ten Words there is a distinct pattern and process. It’s understandable why the Lord who saved the people from slavery and potential ethnic cleansing would prioritise […]
Read More Law & Order: Spiritual Intent – Staying AliveHonour your father and your mother, that your days may be long in the land that the LORD your God is giving you. (Ex. 20:12) Britain is a remarkable country. It is so small and yet from its shores has come so much. Among the fascinating idiosyncrasies of this country is the concept of the […]
Read More Law & Order: Spiritual Intent – Parental Priorities and Family Foundation“Remember the Sabbath day, to keep it holy. Six days you shall labor, and do all your work, but the seventh day is a Sabbath to the LORD your God. On it you shall not do any work, you, or your son, or your daughter, your male servant, or your female servant, or your livestock, […]
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