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If you Enjoy American College Football
I’m not sure this is deep theology :), but theologians have fun, too. Bill Combs at Theologically Driven says, “Even Tim Tebow can’t do this.” (For readers unfamiliar with American football, it doesn’t usually work like that….)
More Wisdom from the Hobbit
J.R.R. Tolkien, The Hobbit There is nothing like looking, if you want to find something. Scripture Jeremiah 29:11-13 11 For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the LORD, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to … Continue reading
Tesco Again
We shouldn’t expect those who aren’t followers of Christ to behave like followers of Christ — but we can expect those who want us to spend money in their shops to treat our concerns with respect. Continue reading
Wisdom from the Hobbit
J.R.R. Tolkien, The Hobbit It does not do to leave a live dragon out of your calculations, if you live near him. Peter, I Peter 5:8 Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh … Continue reading
His Word Will not Return Void — When Copies Differ (1)
Just as a teacher who deviates from truth doesn’t “ring true” to us, so also a copy which deviates from the words God gave won’t “ring true”. Why? The Spirit is not confirming the Word in our hearts, because it isn’t the truth of the Word that is being taught by the erring teacher or recorded on the inaccurate copy. Continue reading
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Tagged attesting, Holy Spirit, indwelling, Inspiration, preservation, Scripture, teaching
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Feeling Buried by Troubles?
Just a thought: Sometimes the Lord allows a second (or third) heartache to come into my life to prevent a bigger heartache from taking such a grip on my mind that it destroys me.
His Word Will not Return Void — Preservation in Action
God’s work of preservation is usually through providential means, but He has shown He will do whatever is necessary to ensure that His Word will not return void. Continue reading
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Tagged inscripturation, Inspiration, miracles, preservation, providence, Scripture
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