It was all so much easier when I was at home with my parents. For the most time things like the authority of scripture and the reality of God and the gospel were taken for granted and even to some extent unexplained because they were givens of life. So even without being a fully committed […]
Read More Is This What I Believe – Importance of the BibleKnowing God is not always straightforward and even by merely ‘taking Him at His Word’ we can end up with vastly different conclusions. For example there are those among the Christian family who have a hard time reconciling the God of the Old Testament with the God of the New Testament as though there is […]
Read More Is This What I Believe? God of Love and JudgementI 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 ChosenThis one is straightforward and brings a neat end to the issues of what I believe when it comes to the relationship between God and man. Covering it briefly, I believe we do not have a heart for God which renders good deeds and pleasant sentiments virtually worthless and something needs to change so we […]
Read More Is This What I Believe? For HimBehold, I am sending you out as sheep in the midst of wolves, so be wise as serpents and innocent as doves. (Matthew 10:16) Let your speech always be gracious, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how you ought to answer each person. (Colossians 4:6) But even if you should suffer for righteousness’ […]
Read More Lesson to Learn in Life: Take Your Faith Seriously & GraciouslyI’ve written before on some beautiful experiences I’ve had with people who walk with Jesus and have differing opinions on that journey. One particular area of difference is the role that man and God play in the relationship. Where I’m at in life presently I’m persuaded that the natural inclination of man is not towards […]
Read More Is That What I Believe? RegenerationThe other day I came across a clip sent from a friend and from that I saw a link to this clip. As I viewed it I really reflected on the message. For the sake of the argument, it is what I believe. I do believe without the supernatural work of God in the soul […]
Read More Is This What I Believe? Desire for GodI’ve been outlining where I go from here and did so on the basis that God is one who gives direction and to receive it requires humility and excitement in the knowledge that life isn’t aimless and pure drudgery. In the last entry I also shared some of my hopes about where my writing goes from here […]
Read More Where Do I Go From Here? Beyond TextSo yesterday gave the basis of how important it is to realise that whatever happens in life, it is important not to be presumptuous but likewise to seek guidance and direction in knowing there is somewhere I’m meant to be going. This brings me back to the issue of where I am now, where do I […]
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