Monthly Archives: September 2012

Renew My Hope O Lord:


Lord it is so easy to look at life circumstances and feel hopeless.  The years seem to have been wasted in so many ways, my heart cries Why? Yet your word assures me that you love me and have a … Continue reading

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Healing, Faith and the Sovereignty of God


In this article I want to look at some of the issues that surround the subject of healing but I must warn at the beginning that this is a formula free zone. I also want to affirm with all my … Continue reading

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Christians and Politics: The Pursuit of Justice and Truth


When we look at the political scene it is getting harder to know who to support and sometimes Christians suggest one issue that must dominate our choice but can any one issue really give deal with the breadth of Biblical … Continue reading

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Spirit of the Word and Word of the Spirit


Very often in Christian circles one finds a division between those who consider themselves people of the book and those who consider themselves Spirit filled. This division is a false one simply because it does not recognize the fullness of … Continue reading

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Is Grace Triumphant in the Theology of J I Packer?


Introduction. In this essay I will examine J I Packer’s teaching on holiness giving special attention to his view of the role of man and of the grace of God. This will be examined against the background of his Reformed … Continue reading

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The Life Giver by Joey LeTourneau: a book review


The Life Giver by Joey LeTournesu is a radical book, a book which if treated seriously could change your life. The books main point is god gives his grace freely to his children so that they may give it to … Continue reading

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The Sovereign Lord Cares for His People and Pours His Spirit out upon them


One of the great Biblical truths is that of the greatness of God, he is the sovereign Lord over all things. Time and time again the bible uses this fact to reassure us, some people see God’s greatness in abstract … Continue reading

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Who Is a Saint?


When we think of Saints, we normally think of people who were extra good and who are dead but is this the biblical picture? Let us have a look at the clear teaching of the Bible. It is interesting that … Continue reading

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Isaiah 61 Part 2: A God of Justice and Grace who clothes us with robes of righteousness


The biblical picture of a gracious God is one that also demonstrates that he is holy. Isaiah when he proclaims the word of the Lord shows the richness of God’s grace but he never forgets that God is just and … Continue reading

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Spirt of God empower me: a prayer


Spirit of the Word you indwell our hearts, we look to you for power to love and live a life that glorifies Jesus. Holy Spirit who the Father sends, help us to know that we are adopted into God’s family, … Continue reading

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