Theology
He Throws It Into The Sea
Does God Really Love You?
“Pastor Steve, Did you make up a word?”
9 Things You Should Know About Mormonism
If it looks like a duck, swims like a duck, and quacks like a duck, then it probably is a duck … m
In The News Again
The doctrine of hell is a topic that seems to go for periods of time without much mention, only to receive a sudden outpouring of attention. Now is one of those seasons when it is front and center again. The doctrine is currently generating a good deal of activity in the Christian blogosphere, largely in anticipation of a forthcoming book that some predict will…
Resolved…
In 1722, a man by the name of Jonathan Edwards sat down and in one sitting scribbled down what began as 21 “resolutions” in regards to his life and practice, specifically in relationship to God. He was 19 years old at the time. He went on to become one of, if not the most important American theologians that we’ve been blessed with. Despite…
Purpose in Suffering
This Sunday in 1 Peter, we will be introduced specifically to the theme of suffering. In preparation for Sunday I want to encourage you to reflect on the nature and purpose of suffering. In his book, Knowing God (p 97-98) (also available in the church library) J. I. Packer writes about suffering. He is reflecting on the suffering of so many of God’s children in the Old…