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Monthly Archives: June 2012
Individualism, Collectivism and the Kingdom of God
As we consider both the ecclesiastical and the social implications of the doctrine of humankind for the kingdom of God, we run straight into the problems caused by both individualism and collectivism. Collectivism in ecclesiology can be seen in the … Continue reading
Posted in Theology
Tagged Church, collectivism, democracy, faith, holy scripture, individualism, leadership, servant of god
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He will complete the good work he began in you.
When God in his grace has called us into his kingdom, he means us to stay in that kingdom and to grow in grace. Paul expressed it this way, 3 I give thanks to my God upon my every remembrance of … Continue reading
Posted in Theology
Tagged assurance, eternal security, faith, final perseverance of the saints, God, God the Father, grace, holy scripture, Jesus Christ, nothing can separate us from the love of god, perseverance of the saints, sovereignty of God, The cross, The five points of Calvinism, theology
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You must be born again.
In John’s gospel Jesus teaches us about the work of the Holy Spirit and along with the rest of the New Testament teaching we see that the work of the Spirit is central to conversion. No one has ever become … Continue reading
Posted in Reformed, Theology
Tagged calling, effectual calling, faith, God, grace, Holy Spirit, Jesus Christ, Pentecost, Preaching, regeneration, sovereignty of God, The cross, The five points of Calvinism
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Jesus will save his people from their sins.
Having looked at God’s plan of electing some to eternal life before the foundation of the world, we now to look briefly at the intention of the atonement. For many it seems that the atonement is just a vague offering … Continue reading
Posted in Theology
Tagged assurance, atonement, faith, Jesus Christ, Predestination, sovereignty of God, The cross, The five points of Calvinism
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Chosen in Christ before time began.
In my last post I highlighted the problem of humankind’s sinfulness in this one I want to show that sin did not surprise God and his plan of salvation was in place. The Apostle Paul says he chose us in … Continue reading
The Sinfulness of Humankind.
The doctrine of humankind’s sinfulness is not a popular one, one can understand this but it is important to stress that we can not understand God’s grace unless it is against this background. The essence of sin is rebellion against … Continue reading
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Tagged emotions, faith, genesis 3, God, grace, holy scripture, Jesus Christ, rebellion, Redemption, sin, The cross, the fall, The five points of Calvinism, theology
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God of Grace and Power. (A Prayer)
Lord I thank you that you are a gracious and loving God and that you exert your power for the sake of your people. When I look at the sinfulness of my heart it is amazing that a holy God … Continue reading
One Name,One Number by Richard Brunton: A book review
This is not an unbiased review as I have known the author since the beginning of Living Hope Ministries. Also, as mentioned in the book, the church I serve as an elder is twinned with a church in Bosnia. This … Continue reading
Posted in Anointing, Baptism of the Holy Spirit, body of Christ, Charismatic, Church, filled with the Spirit, Holy Spirit, Jesus Christ, Revival, Spiritual gifts, Spiritual Warfare., Word of God
Tagged Charismatic, Church, faith, gifts of the Holy Spirit, God, grace, healing, holy scripture, Holy Spirit, Jesus Christ, prayer, Preaching, prophetic, Richard Brunton.Living Hope Ministries, work of the holy spirit
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You Are Awesome: A Prayer of Praise
Lord when I stand on the beach and see the waves come crashing in, my heart cries out you are awesome. When I stand by the river and see the swans come swimming by, my heart cries out you are … Continue reading
Posted in AWESOME GOD, body of Christ, faith, grace, Holy Spirit, Holy Trinity, Jesus Christ, praise, Revival, Word of God
Tagged assurance, atonement, Church, faith, gifts of the Holy Spirit, God, grace, healing, holy scripture, Holy Spirit, Jesus Christ, prayer, Redemption, sovereignty of God, The cross, work of the holy spirit
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Visions of the Coming days by R.Loren Sandford:A book review
This is an important and timely book, which I hope many will read and take to heart the rich teaching contained in it. This is a book with a prophetic edge to it and the author does not claim infallibility but in … Continue reading
Pneuma and Logos 