I have the neighbor I have
We don’t determine our neighbor, God does. Within Martin Luther’s words, “I have the neighbor I have,” lies a deep insight into …
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Double-Teaming Death: The Faithful God and The Faith of the Son
As Peter delivered his first sermon, he spoke with unshakable confidence. In the past forty days, Peter’s journey had been intense: he …
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Wrestling with God: Transformation in Unexpected Places
In the Capps household, wrestling was a regular affair. Growing up with four older brothers, I quickly learned that survival often depended …
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God is Our Refuge
Throughout the pages of the Bible, safety language infused with the imagery of refuge and towers speaks to divine protection in our …
God’s Omniscience: Affirming the Boundless Knowledge of the Divine
Omniscience invites us to grapple with a God who knows all, possesses comprehensive understanding, and has all-encompassing knowledge, transcending time and space. …
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God’s Providence: Navigating Life’s Journey under the Guidance of the Divine
God’s providence explores God actively sustaining and governing the universe. His providence encompasses His continuous care and guidance over all creation. We …
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A Rejection of Service: Demons and the Forces of Darkness
The theme of demons occupies a unique and often unsettling place in religious and mythological traditions worldwide. In Christian theology, demons are …
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Eternal Punishment: Reflecting on Divine Justice and the Human Response
The unpopular concept of eternal punishment stirs contemplation about the complexities of divine justice, human choices, and the question eternal destiny. This …
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The Transcendence and Immanence of God: Examining the Depths of Divine Presence
The dual facets of God’s transcendence and immanence point to a God who is both beyond comprehension and intimately near. This theme …
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God’s Infinitude: A Reflection on the Boundless Nature of the Divine
The concept of God’s infinitude speaks to the limitlessness of God’s nature and our finite understanding. This theme illuminates the profound depths …
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Divine Immutability: The Unwavering Foundation of Faith and Hope
The theme of divine immutability casts a luminous spotlight on the unchanging nature of God—a theological cornerstone that blends His unwavering constancy …
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Divine Mystery: Investigating the Unfathomable Depths of God’s Nature
Divine mystery invites us to explore the vast and unsearchable nature of God. Mystery affirms that an infinite God cannot be fully …
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Common Grace: Understanding God’s Universal Goodness
Common grace is a concept that underpins God’s universal kidness towards all of creation. Common grace is a theological term that refers …
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The God who conquers chaos
In Genesis 1:1 we are introduced to the Creator. In Genesis 1:2 we are introduced to the Conqueror. This verse tells of …
Creation by Transformation
In Genesis 1-2 we encounter three types of creative activity. God creates out of nothing. God creates out of something. And finally, …
Creation out of Something
In the last post we discussed God’s ability to create out of nothing. In the creation account we learn that this is …
God’s Toolbox is His Mouth
From nothing God creates. This is the affirmation of creation ex nihlo (out of nothing). With no raw materials he brings forth …
A Biblical Framework for Encouragement: The Creator
Encouragement is an underestimated force in our lives. It has the power to redirect our steps, change our future, eclipse our past and …
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Locating Joy: The Presence of God
The Trinity is the source of all joy, it follows that nearness to him correlates to our experience of joy. If you …
The Excellent God
Andreas Kostenberger wrote a book on Excellence in scholarship. He argues that a theology of God’s excellence is the foundation of any …
The Youthfulness of God
Human beings are made in the image of God. This is an inescapable reality for every living person. It is true for …
Not One Hint of Darkness
God is spirit (Jn 4:24). God is one (Deut 6:4). God is love (1 Jn 4:8 ). God is faithful (1 Cor …
The God Who Lives in the Fray
God makes his home in unexpected places. He not only meets us in the fray of life, he lives alongside us there. …
When God Wounds
The great preacher Martyn Lloyd-Jones was once asked, “What does a person look like who has truly met God?” Alluding to Genesis 32:31 he …
God in the Fray
I was 19 years old when I first stepped foot into a Juvenile Detention Center. It was my freshman year of college. It …