By Joey Carroll In the Bible, God reveals who He is, what He has done, and what He has promised to do. This revelation is the basis for our response to God in worship, service, and obedience to His Word. One of the most significant ways that God has revealed Himself is through Creation. There … Continue reading God is the Creator. Part II
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God is the Creator
By Sarah Wootten “In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth” (Genesis 1:1, ESV). God created everything. Day, night, moon, stars, sea, land, fish, birds, animals, mankind — all of it was made by God. This is the very first action recorded in the Bible, and it reveals a great deal about God. … Continue reading God is the Creator
The Eternality of God
By Audrey Christensen One of the most central qualities of God is His eternality. That is, God exists without beginning or end. The fact that God was, is, and is to come is so significant that the whole of Scripture begins with: “In the beginning, God…” (Genesis 1:1). God was there in the beginning, but … Continue reading The Eternality of God
God is…
By Joey Carroll God is… what you would say next is obviously of great importance because it would certainly ascribe some characteristic or trait to God. Or you might simply use a word that communicates your belief or disbelief in the reality of God. In fact, not saying anything but simply leaving that phrase “as … Continue reading God is…
Is the Doctrine of Propitiation Really Biblical?
By Jordan A. Hoge A major component of the penal substitutionary atonement theory is the doctrine of Jesus Christ’s propitiatory sacrifice for sin. The theory of penal substitutionary atonement tells of Jesus’ loving endurance, absorption, and exhaustion the divine wrath of God to provide salvation for those who were deserving of the wrath Jesus bore.[1] … Continue reading Is the Doctrine of Propitiation Really Biblical?
Why are Quiet Times Important?
By Audrey Christensen Last month, Texas was hit with a major winter storm. I’m sure you saw the news, but it was a big deal. Jonathan and I were snowed in for almost the whole week, and it was a really nice, restful time, but it knocked me off my usual morning routine. Instead of … Continue reading Why are Quiet Times Important?
The Doctrine of Creation
By Joey Carroll Image by Free-Photos from Pixaby. The doctrines and teachings of Scripture are so profoundly important. I am convinced that the crippled church that we live in today is due to the puny pulpit of days past that forsook the proclamation of God’s Holy Word. The preachers of yesterday as well as today … Continue reading The Doctrine of Creation
Slaves to God
by Travis Tubbs Slave. The word itself brings several images to a person’s mind. I dare say most of those images, if not all, bring about a negative connotation. We visualize the word “slave” negatively because of the American history behind the word. Yet in Scripture, we find the Greek word “doulos” meaning “slave” used … Continue reading Slaves to God
Christian Meditation
by Joey Carroll If you spend very much time reading Christian articles or posts, you have probably come across a discussion of Christian meditation or a “how-to” article on the practice of such meditation. But the word “meditation” hopefully raises an eyebrow. It is a term that is often used by those who practice Eastern … Continue reading Christian Meditation
Divine Sovereignty and Personal Resolve: A Lesson from Jonathan Edwards’ Doctrine and Life
Written by Jordan Hoge Who was Jonathan Edwards? Jonathan Edwards is commonly recognized as America’s greatest theologian. He was a Puritan preacher, writer, pastor, and missionary of The First Great Awakening. He boldly esteemed the clear truths of the gospel, making clear to all under his ministry that there is salvation for those in Christ, … Continue reading Divine Sovereignty and Personal Resolve: A Lesson from Jonathan Edwards’ Doctrine and Life
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