Tag: Bible

The Parable of the Kingdom of Heaven (1) – Matthew 13

Matthew 13:1-30, 36-43 To which of the three Christian doctrines does Matthew 13 belong? It falls under Eschatology. These three pivotal Christian doctrines—Christology, Soteriology and Eschatology—hold immense significance, representing crucial pillars within Christian teachings. A comprehensive understanding of these doctrines is essential, given their paramount importance in Christian theology. “The parable of the sower” is… Continue reading The Parable of the Kingdom of Heaven (1) – Matthew 13

A Study Of Colossians 2:15-19

A Study of Colossians 2:15-19 covers disarming the rulers and authorities, avoiding disqualifications, and holding fast to the head. A Study of Colossians 2:15-19. Disarming the rulers and authorities V.15 He disarmed the rulers and authorities and put them to open shame, by triumphing over them in him. This verse continues Paul’s thought in V.14 where he talks about… Continue reading A Study Of Colossians 2:15-19

In him was life

In him was life, and that life was the light of all mankind. (John1:4 NIV) In him was life, and that life was the light of all mankind. Republished with permission from Blogs.crossmap.com, featuring inspiring Bible verses about In him was life.

What Is God’s Common Grace? – Blog – Eternal Perspective Ministries

Common grace is one of my very favorite doctrines. I so love it and wish it were better understood and more often celebrated. “Common grace” points out that God loves the whole world, and exercises patience and kindness even to those who ultimately reject Him. In his excellent book Bible Doctrine, Wayne Grudem says, “Common grace is… Continue reading What Is God’s Common Grace? – Blog – Eternal Perspective Ministries

Peace in Trouble — Broken & Hopeful

When my friend Mike Wells was alive, he traveled a ridiculous amount of time every year all around the world. He encountered problems with planes, baggage, car travel, reservations and all sorts of other things as he was going to visit people. He used to call this being “Wells’ed” as it meant that unusual problems… Continue reading Peace in Trouble — Broken & Hopeful

Unforgiveness: The Devil’s Scheme

What’s the Devil’s Scheme? We can’t live on this sinful world without getting emotionally wounded. Does our enemy enjoy our pain? Yes. But he uses it too. Primarily the Devil wants to damage our walk with the Lord. A healthy Christian imitates Jesus. We grow in kindness, humility and servanthood. But a self-serving, embittered, feeble believer? A… Continue reading Unforgiveness: The Devil’s Scheme

The Privileged Life: The Abundant, Delightful Mercy of God

“Whoisa God like You, pardoning iniquity and passing over the transgression of the remnant of His heritage? He does not retain His anger forever, because He delights in mercy.” Micah 7:18 Mercy! Here in the South, we frequently use that word as an exclamation over some catastrophe, surprise, or shock. But as “The Princess Bride” movie character Inigo Montoya so famously said about… Continue reading The Privileged Life: The Abundant, Delightful Mercy of God

You Can’t Bubble Wrap Your Boy: And That’s a Good Thing!

Our family has a motto: “All five to keep him alive.” Ezra is the reason that motto exists. The baby of four brothers, Ezra was born without a risk regulator. He was not quite two the first time he ran away from home. We found him in a neighbor’s field, riding his red plastic motorcycle.… Continue reading You Can’t Bubble Wrap Your Boy: And That’s a Good Thing!

What was the stance of Arius on John 1:1?

Did Arius believe that Jesus was a creature, a created god? What did he write about John 1:1? Or if there is no such extant manuscript, how would he have interpreted “the Word was God” in John 1:1 based on his Christology? In the beginning was the Word and the Word was with God, and the Word was… Continue reading What was the stance of Arius on John 1:1?