In Hebrews 2:12-15, the argument is made that Christ was a man like us, because he lived by faith like we do (which the angels do not). To this end, the apostle brings in these words prophesied of Him, as spoken by Him of Himself, “I will put my trust in Him,” as one proofContinue reading “Trust like Jesus”
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The New Life – Book Review
You can order The New Life here. This book is pastoral help for those who look in the mirror and ask, “What’s holding you back?” Dan comes alongside the struggling Christian and help to ground us in what our new life is all about: Jesus, and His own life. Our growth, holiness, Christlikeness, maturity, andContinue reading “The New Life – Book Review”
Is Christianity Practical?
This is by far the best run-on sentence I have read in a long time. Enjoy! The tendency of the present day is to lay stress on what is regarded as “practical;” that is, what is thought to exert an immediate and powerful influence on man’s character and conduct. The doctrine of Scriptures, the revelationContinue reading “Is Christianity Practical?”
Let’s Chat: Pleased to Dwell 24
The incarnation is an invitation, an invitation to know the Father, in the Son – a truly good God whose eternal communion is now offered to us in the Son, by the Spirit. At the centre of the universe there is a glory-giving, loving relationship, and in the incarnation we are invited to join in![1]Continue reading “Let’s Chat: Pleased to Dwell 24”
Let’s Chat: Pleased to Dwell 22
the preacher urges the readers to consider their destiny. It is not Mount Sinai with all that was inadequate about the Old Covenant – that was a fearful place. But instead our destiny is Mount Zion and the city of God – a place of gathering to God the Father and His Son, a placeContinue reading “Let’s Chat: Pleased to Dwell 22”
An Analogy for the Trinity – Mike Reeves vs William Lane Craig
Can the Trinity be understood? So many people in our day say no. Others say yes and give a long amalgamation of technical theo-jargon (a response equally bad as “no” in my view). Inevitably, the conversation turns to the question of analogy. Many think, “maybe we can help people accept the Trinity by using someContinue reading “An Analogy for the Trinity – Mike Reeves vs William Lane Craig”
Three Unions – Adolph Saphir
The follow is an excerpt from Adolph Saphir’s book Christ and the Church, written in the 1800s. You can read the book here: https://standingbeforegodblog.wordpress.com/the-works-of-adolph-saphir/ Let us ever with adoring hearts believe in the three unions which the Church of Christ has confessed in all ages. First, we behold Jesus, God and man, two natures in one Person; theContinue reading “Three Unions – Adolph Saphir”
Joyous is the Word – Adolph Saphir
The follow is an excerpt from Adolph Saphir’s book Christ and the Scriptures, published in 1867. You can read the book here: https://standingbeforegodblog.wordpress.com/the-works-of-adolph-saphir/ Joyous is the Word of God. There is no other book in which reigns such calm peace, overflowing in joy unspeakable and full of glory. Here shines a light which triumphs overContinue reading “Joyous is the Word – Adolph Saphir”
Did Christians Formulate a Doctrine of the Trinity Before the Council of Nicaea?
Many people believe that the Council of Nicaea in the year 325 was the first time people talked about the doctrine Trinity in a clear way. Some go so far to say that those at the council invented the idea! Is there any truth to this? Thankfully, no. Besides there being an incredible amount ofContinue reading “Did Christians Formulate a Doctrine of the Trinity Before the Council of Nicaea?”
The Three Unions
or the relation between God and salvation God is the Gospel.[1] There is no salvation without God, and no knowing God without salvation. For God has revealed Himself such that we cannot know Him truly without knowing Him as God our Savior (Isaiah 43:3; Titus 1:3, 2:10, 2:13, 3:4). This essay sets out to showContinue reading “The Three Unions”
Standing Before God, This We Are and No More 