Tag Archives: God’s love

New Theses, New Reformation

Thesis 46 We must seek always to see Christ. Neil Postman, in his compelling book, Amusing Ourselves to Death, argues that we have moved as a culture from one wherein the printed word drives us, to one wherein the image … Continue reading

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The Lord of Darkness

I am the Lord, and there is no other; I form the light and create darkness, I make peace and create calamity; I, the Lord, do all these things” (Isaiah 6b-7). It was Millenium Bug season, and many of my … Continue reading

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The Blessings of Beatings

No one, when they are in the midst of a beating, enjoys it. Such doesn’t undo the truth that beatings are blessings. They are among that list of gifts from our Father, all of which are good and perfect. What … Continue reading

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New Theses, New Reformation

Thesis 45 We must not look to others for our value or importance. It is supposed to be part and parcel of being an American that we would both delight to be and aspire to be free. Freedom is our … Continue reading

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Clericalism; Love Is; Driving Them Out

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New Theses, New Reformation

Thesis 44 We must practice a judgment of charity toward others. “Judge not,” Jesus preached in His Sermon on the Mount, “lest you be judged” (Matthew 7:1). There are, typically, two reactions to this potent warning. Those outside the kingdom … Continue reading

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Lisa and I begin a new series, Sacred Marriage. Check it out.

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What Love is This?

The simplicity of God is a doctrine that provides a rather useful fence. The perfections of God are, of course, worthy of our excitement. Their infinity is, of course, staggering. But the simplicity of God is that place where these … Continue reading

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Is Christianity a religion, or a relationship?

Yes. There are, of course, all manner of things that separate the Christian faith from all other faiths. Ours is the story of God condescending to us, rather than we climbing to Him. Ours is a story grounded in history, … Continue reading

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Bible in 5- II Samuel, WSC 43 and More…

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