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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

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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

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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

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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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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

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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

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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

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Baptist Theology by Stephen Holmes: A book review


  This thought provoking book deserves a wide readership both within the Baptist community and by Christians of other traditions who want to be better informed as to what it means to be a Baptist. The review below is not … Continue reading

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Was Moses A Socialist?


I have been thinking about the loose way many people use the term socialist and I began to wonder if Moses would fit the pattern. After all the laws of Israel do not prescribe a free market economy, rather there … Continue reading

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Pentecost: Church Tradition or a Lived Reality?


On Pentecost Sunday millions of Christians will celebrate the coming of the Holy Spirit upon the early church. we gather and we pray,hear the word read and preached from and we sing our hymns and songs,but what does it all … Continue reading

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