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The way I’ve asked that question of the LORD has changed radically in the last six years of my life. Six years ago this week, I learned that my mother’s breast cancer had metastasized to her liver. She lived for five more months. Six years ago next week, I learned that my father had pancreatic cancer. He [...] Every now and then in 2011, DV, I am going to post a quotation from an English Puritan and add a couple comments. There are many such men to choose from and many wonderful observations on the grace of God and the joyful duties of Christians. Look at these guys! Knowing God without knowing our own wretchedness makes for pride. Knowing our own wretchedness without knowing God makes for despair. Knowing Jesus Christ strikes the balance because He shows us both God and our own wretchedness. – Blaise Pascal Most American Christians have an unhealthy level of self-esteem – it is much too high. The average American [...] This entry is a blatant ripoff an homage to one of the best Christian websites on teh Intarwebz:
On The Offense of the Cross My dear Brethren, do not try to make the gospel tasteful to carnal minds. Hide not the offense of the cross, lest you make it of none effect. The angles and corners [...]
Jonathan Edwards (1703–1758) was a preacher, theologian, and a missionary to the American Indians. The Encyclopedia Britannica called him the greatest philosopher and theologian ever produced in America. His work is often associated with the defense of Reformed theology and the Puritan heritage, though he was not a Puritan in the strict sense of [...] In a recent bible study I attended, the leader said that God’s first covenant with mankind was with Abraham in which God promised that He would give Abraham innumerable descendents and set aside a land for them. This covenant is found in Genesis 15:5-18. While this is a very important covenant, and was one of [...] Some wonderful quotations from some Godly men: When you see that saving faith is a being satisfied in all that God is for you in Jesus, then the good fight of faith (as Paul calls it in 1 Timothy 6:12) becomes a fight for JOY! A fight for Joy in Christ, not television. [...] We now continue the Q & A on Biblical Discernment. I hope you’ve studied; there is a test at the end. Seriously! Q. How and when should biblical discernment skills be used? A. Let’s take the last part of the question first. When should discernment skills be used? The most important times that they can be used is [...] I’ve mentioned before how the attribute of discernment is sorely lacking among many Christians, and that reading the Bible is the best way to develop discernment skills. As is my habit, I’ll start this Q&A with an A. A. Discernment is the most important skill that a Christian can have. Having it is partially a gift, [...] For this reason, since the day we heard about you, we have not stopped praying for you and asking God to fill you with the knowledge of his will through all spiritual wisdom and understanding. Colossians 1:9 This is from the beginning of Paul’s letter to the Colossians. What a [...] |
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