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Tag Archives: Jesus Christ
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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Help I am being pruned! A Prayer. Based on John chapter 15
Before the Harvest: Lord I want to praise you for all the fruit that you have produced in my life, I could not do this in my own strength. You have helped me to love others, be patient and kind. … Continue reading
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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Tagged Andrew Fuller, Baptist, baptist beginnings, baptist theology, body of divinity, Carl Henry, Charismatic, Church, fundamentalism, general baptists, gifts of the Holy Spirit, holy scripture, Holy Spirit, hyper-Calvinism, Jesus Christ, John Gill, leadership, Liberal Theology, Lordship of Christ, Pentecostal, Preaching, religion, theology
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For I know the plans that I am planning concerning you,’ declares the Lord: Jeremiah 29:11
This passage is one that shows the love and care of the Lord for his people. Yet it is a verse that often perplexes us,friends will often quote this to reassure us when we are going through difficult times, we … Continue reading
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Tagged assurance, emotions, faith, God, God is good, God's good purpose, grace, Holy Spirit, Jeremiah 29:11, Jesus Christ, prayer, sovereignty of God, waiting
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