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Those Who Hunger for Justice Will Be Satisfied (Matthew 5:6)
“Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be satisfied.” — Matthew 5:6 (ESV). Jesus pronounces blessing on all those who have an appetite for “righteousness.” Why? Because they will have their fill. Their hunger will be… Read More ›
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Longing for Presence
Back when the Covid outbreak was still in its early stages, I wrote a post about the biggest spiritual questions I was pondering at the time (you can read it here: Burning Questions). In the nearly two months since I… Read More ›
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Does Regeneration Precede Faith? Examining the Evidence
(All Scripture references are from the CSB.) “Regeneration precedes faith!” This statement has become a popular slogan among some contemporary Calvinist Christians. It summarizes the theological view that before anyone is able to put their faith in Jesus for salvation,… Read More ›
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Theology eBook Sales Going On Right Now
With so many people around the world being stuck inside, a handful of Christian publishing companies are currently running some really great deals on eBooks. For those interested in snagging some theology books on the cheap, here’s some info and… Read More ›
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Psalms That Reference David’s Life
I just finished teaching through the life of Israel’s King David at our church (thank God for technology that allows me to teach virtually!). Because of David’s poetic labors as the “sweet psalmist of Israel” (2 Sam 23:1), we have… Read More ›
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Top 10 Theology Books That Have Impacted My Life
Some books have the power to change the course of a life. Here are ten books that have had a massive impact on my life, my thinking, and my faith.
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Views on Hell in Ancient Judaism
Beliefs about the nature of hell have always been diverse. This was the case even in ancient Judaism before and during the time of Jesus, as well as in early Christianity. For those who are curious, here’s a small sampling… Read More ›
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Some Thoughts on the Difficult Doctrine of Hell
A lot of people say that the reason they won’t believe in God is because they find the idea of an eternal hell to be, in their opinion, a terribly unjust notion. Granted, they may think that there are some… Read More ›
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Fresh Mercy for Weary Shut-Ins
Pondering Lamentations 3 today. I set it as part of my “Bible-Reading Plan for Shut-Ins” because I knew it would likely fit the mood of this strange and stressful season. I was right. Today was the first day I’ve really started… Read More ›
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Pursuing Purity in the Mind
The pursuit of purity must begin in the mind/heart. It’s not enough to stay away from bad physical habits (although that’s also part of the equation here). We must pray for God to renew our minds so that we can practice purity in our thought lives.
