Tag Archives: faith

Conforming to the World or Maintaining God’s Purpose For Us

Posted on May 30, 2014 by pneumaandlogos

There is a temptation that is common to all Christians and that is the temptation to conform to the world and its mindset. This has been a problem since mankind fell into sin. The world calls on us to be … Continue reading →

Posted in culture, faith, Faithfulness, God, Greatness of god, holiness, love, moral decline, Power, relationships, sin, sovereignty of God | Tagged 1 Samuel 8, Church, discipleship, faith, holy scripture, injustice, Israel, king, Lordship of Christ, own way, Samuel, sovereignty of God, theology, truth. | Leave a comment

The Resurrected Lord Imparts Peace through the Holy Spirit

Posted on April 22, 2014 by pneumaandlogos

19 On the evening of that first day of the week, when the disciples were together, with the doors locked for fear of the Jewish leaders, Jesus came and stood among them and said, “Peace be with you!” 20 After … Continue reading →

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The Grace of the Risen Lord Shown to Doubting Thomas

Posted on April 20, 2014 by pneumaandlogos

24 Now Thomas (also known as Didymus), one of the Twelve, was not with the disciples when Jesus came. 25 So the other disciples told him, “We have seen the Lord!” But he said to them, “Unless I see the … Continue reading →

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Godly Extravagance

Posted on April 2, 2014 by pneumaandlogos

12:1 Six days before the Passover, Jesus came to Bethany, where Lazarus lived, whom Jesus had raised from the dead. 2 Here a dinner was given in Jesus’ honor. Martha served while Lazarus was among those reclining at the table … Continue reading →

Posted in Anointing, Apostolic church, body of Christ, Church, faith, God's love, grace, Theology | Tagged calling, Christians Against Povert, Church, Consecration, discipleship, faith, grace, Jesus Christ, Judas Iscariot, Lazarus, Service, Tearfund, The cross, worship | 3 Comments

Jesus exalted in heaven for us

Posted on March 21, 2014 by pneumaandlogos

Our Lord Jesus is the exalted Lord and King and at the same time he is the great high priest in heaven. Interestingly the writer of the book of Hebrews sees the priesthood of Jesus as something that should draw … Continue reading →

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Jesus the King who cares.

Posted on February 28, 2014 by pneumaandlogos

We confess that Jesus is Lord and King but our conception of his kingship is very often not shaped by his own life. We tend to see Lordship in terms of an authority who wields power over others, but is … Continue reading →

Posted in Theology | Tagged assurance, discipleship, emotions, faith, Jesus cares, Jesus Christ, jesus is lord, Lordship of Christ, Redemption, The cross, work of the holy spirit | Leave a comment

Jesus Christ: Creator, Redeemer and Revealer

Posted on January 24, 2014 by pneumaandlogos

In many parts of the New Testament we see the glory of who Jesus is, but in this post I just want to look briefly at Hebrew chapter 1. In this chapter we find a description of Jesus in his … Continue reading →

Posted in Theology | Tagged Angels, atonement, calling, christianity, Church, Creation, discipleship, faith, gifts of the Holy Spirit, God the Father, grace, Hebrews 1, holy scripture, Holy Spirit, Jesus, Jesus Christ, lord jesus, Lordship of Christ, Redemption, theology, work of the holy spirit | 1 Comment

Is Reformed Theology A Grand Vision Or Just A Tulip?

Posted on January 21, 2014 by pneumaandlogos

We very often hear discussions of the Five Points of Calvinism as though they amounted to the totality of Reformed thinking, John Calvin himself would have been horrified that his theology had been reduced to just five points. Of course, … Continue reading →

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A Christmas Communion Service

Posted on December 24, 2013 by pneumaandlogos

We are gathered here today to celebrate the birth of our Saviour The Lord Jesus Christ. Who came from heaven to save us from our sins. Our hearts response of love is to worship him,let us do just that and … Continue reading →

Posted in Church, God, God's love, grace, Holy communion, Holy Spirit, Holy Trinity, praise, the body of Christ., the Lord's Supper, Word of God | Tagged assurance, atonement, christ jesus, christianity, Christmas, Church, communion, consummation, discipleship, faith, God, Holy Spirit, Jesus Christ, lord jesus, lord jesus christ, prayer, Redemption, salvation, Saviour | Leave a comment

The Light has Shone in the Darkness; The Saviour is here

Posted on December 20, 2013 by pneumaandlogos

One of the most impressive facts about the Old Testament prophecies about the coming of Christ is that they all show up the darkness of sin and the light of God’s salvation. Isaiah 9 is one such passage, it is … Continue reading →

Posted in Theology | Tagged a son is given, assurance, atonement, Christ, christianity, Christmas, faith, forgiveness, God, grace, healing, hope, Isaiah, jesus is lord, King of Kings, Lordship of Christ, Peace, sovereignty of God | Leave a comment