1As he passed by, he saw a man blind from birth. 2And his disciples asked him, “Rabbi, who sinned, this man or his parents, that he was born blind?” 3Jesus answered, “It was not that this man sinned, or his parents, but that the works of God might be displayed in him. 4We must workContinue reading “You’re in a Good Story”
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The Man on the Middle Cross, by Alistair Begg, Book Review
Simple, delightful, digestible read. Begg’s preaching and writing style are really one and the same. The exposition of the passages he gives is wonderfully clear and bright. He helps paint a picture of the people, the places, and most importantly, of Jesus. This book is for you. I’m not a new Christian, and practically readContinue reading “The Man on the Middle Cross, by Alistair Begg, Book Review”
Against the Watchtower: John 12:36-43
Version 0.001; subject to revision. Watchtower claim: Isaiah . . . saw his glory: When Isaiah saw a vision of the heavenly courts where Jehovah was sitting on his lofty throne, Jehovah asked Isaiah: “Who will go for us?” (Isa 6:1, 8-10) The use of the plural pronoun “us” indicates that at least one other person was with God in thisContinue reading “Against the Watchtower: John 12:36-43”
Let’s Chat: Pleased to Dwell 23
they were missing the glorious experience of true Christianity: fellowship with the Trinity![1] You can see all posts in this series by clicking on this line. When people sidestep Jesus as He has revealed Himself, things tend to go wrong… really wrong. Supposed spiritual knowledge begins to puff up. Sin begins to pervade souls andContinue reading “Let’s Chat: Pleased to Dwell 23”
(Fallen) Creation and (Warm) Redemption
It is because we believe in redemption that we are able to thank God for our creation. ~ Adolph Saphir, Our Day-Life, Thoughts on John IX: 4 (New York: Robert Carter and Brothers, 1878), p. 81 I talk with people from time to time who, facing down the pain and difficulty of life, say “It’dContinue reading “(Fallen) Creation and (Warm) Redemption”