Celtic Scripturalists Spiritual warfare
Our survival as Christians in the 21st Century depends upon our understanding the historic spiritual warfare between two major views of scripture. It has been fought between the scripturalists, those...
View ArticleCircumcision in the Bible? Who Needs It?
Many people have their opinions about circumcision. But if you are a believer who accepts the authority of scripture as your guide to living, what does God have to say to you about the issue of...
View ArticleGrowing in Grace and Knowledge
The Christian challenge is one of growing in grace and knowledge over a lifetime. We cannot remain static, we must grow, no matter how slowly. But God is there to help, showing us favour and “leaning...
View ArticleThe Importance of Purpose
Without purpose we wander, we lack direction, we become depressed and discouraged. The history of Israel in the time of Cyrus the King of Persia, and the return of the people from exile in Babylon...
View ArticleFestivals of Light
Festival of Light? Does God care about the festivals we celebrate in his honour? The scripture outlines Holy Days that are commanded, but what about other days that are not commanded? Does God leave...
View ArticleGospel of the Kingdom: Gospel of Lawlessness
The bible warns us of false gospels. Could you be conned into believing a false, ineffectual gospel that has been corrupted? Paul was concerned in his day about those who had already bought into the...
View ArticleGospel of the Kingdom: Discerning the True Gospel
Do you treasure the true gospel of the kingdom, as the pearl of great price, valuing the gospel as something exceedingly precious? Are you able to discern the true gospel from the man false gospels?...
View ArticleHypocrisy or Unfeigned Faith? You Choose!
Do you trust in the Lord without wavering, with unfeigned faith? Are you discouraged or offended by religious people who are two-faced, who are play actors on the Christian stage. The scriptures offer...
View ArticleGood Relationships: A biblical perspective
How do we reconcile the current belief in “personal autonomy” and the need to build good relationships? The scriptures provide a sound basis for good relationships that will last. Relationships built...
View ArticleWhole-Hearted Faith: Our best investment?
What is the long term view that we should take in investing our lives? And are we “investing” long or short? How real is the coming of the Kingdom of God in our consciousness and do we act daily based...
View ArticleSunday and Easter Presumptuous Sins?
Presumptuous sins are willful sins, sins of taking to ourselves authority that is not our own, sins that take advantage of our pride. Historically, groups and individuals have taken liberties and...
View ArticleOvercoming Sin
Overcoming Sin Hebrews 12:1-2 12 Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a huge crowd of witnesses to the life of faith, let us strip off every weight that slows us down, especially the sin that so...
View ArticlePresumptuous Sins: Sectarian Dangers.
We have all met people who insist that their group is the only group God is using, or that you need to know the special name that God wants people to use, or that you are not pleasing God unless you...
View ArticleEntering our Promised Land
Unleavened Bread: Entering our Promised Land What will it take for us to enter our promised land, the kingdom of God? You can be inspired in your walk with God, by the lessons of faith and obedience...
View ArticleLiving in the Spirit
The scripture contrasts two ways of life: living in the flesh and living in the spirit. One leads to death and the other to eternal life. So what does it mean to “live in the spirit?” When and how...
View ArticleGod is Great: Lovers of God in a Dangerous Time
We are living in a dangerous time: 60 million people worldwide are refugees seeking asylum elsewhere, economists are waiting for the next round of the European/world financial chaos, and the...
View ArticleGod is Good
Why do we worship God? Why do we want to have a personal relationship with the God of the bible? Learning lessons from Solomon and Paul, we can appreciate God’s nature in dealing with his people, and...
View ArticleGod is Just: Right Side of the Future
Right Side of the Future The recent US Supreme court decision to support “gay” marriage has divided the nation. Those who support the ruling are saying that they are “On the right side of history” But...
View ArticleGod of Truth
We worship God because he is the God of truth. Truth is firm, steadfast, stable. Truth is the reality; from the marvellous miniature design of our DNA to the vast expanses of the universe our God...
View ArticleIs the Old Covenant Obsolete?
Is the old covenant obsolete, the covenant God made with the nation of Israel? Many people think obsolete means that the old covenant was “done away,” was “abrogated,” and is of no effect now. But is...
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