Category Archives: sovereignty

Jesus Changes Everything, At Such an Immeasurable Cost

God made men for work, for protection, and for rescue. When we look at the imago Dei, the glorious truth that we are made in the image of God, I fear we miss much when we describe it in terms … Continue reading

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The Prince and the Paupers: Sharing His Riches

One of the troubles with trouble is that it can encourage us toward selfishness. When things are going well for us, it is rather easy to feel magnanimous. When challenges come our way, however, suddenly we feel entitled to be … Continue reading

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Truth You Can Count On, 1st Study- God Knows

A few weeks ago we began a new study Monday nights titled Truth You Can Count On. Below is the first of these studies, recorded January 19. This one explores the nature of God’s knowing. I think you’ll find it … Continue reading

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Do the miracles of Jesus depend on the recipient’s faith?

Yes and no. In Matthew 13 we find Jesus back in His hometown. The people had heard of the wonders He had done, but were skeptical. It is here Jesus said a prophet is not without honor except in his … Continue reading

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And It Came To Pass: The Tapestry of Providence

I was not, as a kid, a particularly gifted athlete. It’s true I enjoyed sports, however, and so my hours were determined by the seasons: football, basketball, baseball. I realized early on that my gifts were limited, while my desire … Continue reading

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Why doesn’t God save everybody?

The idea that God chooses not to save everybody is horrifying to some. That His desire to save everybody is trumped by a desire to leave room for free will horrifies me. I have a hard time imagining the damned … Continue reading

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Being Still: A Heart’s Embrace of His Sovereignty

The children of God are rather different from the children of men. We have been reborn by a sovereign God. They have not. His children have been redeemed by a sovereign God. They have not. We are being remade by … Continue reading

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Wisdom From My Bride; Folly from Trump’s Pen; Sovereign God

This week’s all new Jesus Changes Everything Podcast

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The Word of His Power; The Power of His Word

I think we’ve got omniscience wrong. Yes, it certainly means all knowing. And yes, certainly God knows all things. It’s important to affirm as well that His knowledge overlaps with our knowledge. When we say 2+2=4 we are agreeing with … Continue reading

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Would a Man Rob God? Would a Government Do the Same?

The question on its face seems rather insane. It demands not just a “no” but a “by no means.” If not a “why would you ask such a stupid question?”. I ask the question, however, because God Himself once asked … Continue reading

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