Monthly Archives: April 2016

Certain About His Calling and Choosing You—Brotherly Kindness

2 Peter 1:7 “and in your godliness, brotherly kindness, and in your brotherly kindness, love.” There are a number of commands in the Bible about loving others. We must love our enemies, our neighbors, our husband or wife, our children … Continue reading

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Certain About His Calling and Choosing You—Perseverance

2 Peter 1:6 “and in your knowledge, self-control, and in your self-control, perseverance, and in your perseverance, godliness,” One of the dangers of discipleship over over a span of years is that the disciple can—if he’s not careful—become a little … Continue reading

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The Moral Evidence of God

Let’s assume for a moment that God doesn’t exist, but we do. If God doesn’t exist, then the only explanation for the existence of life is evolution. And if evolution is how we came to be, then we are logically … Continue reading

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Certain About His Calling and Choosing You—Self Control

2 Peter 1:6 “and in your knowledge, self-control, and in your self-control, perseverance, and in your perseverance, godliness,” How certain is your salvation? On the one hand, nothing in this world or the next can separate us from Christ’s love … Continue reading

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Certain About His Calling and Choosing You—Knowledge

For the last few posts we’ve been talking about our calling to salvation from the Lord. We’ve noted that God’s calling to eternal life is both generous and inclusive of everyone, but we’ve also noted that as Jesus put it, (Matthew … Continue reading

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Certain About His Calling and Choosing You—Moral Excellence

For the last couple of posts we’ve been talking about our calling to salvation from the Lord. Certainly, God’s calling to eternal life is generous and inclusive of everyone, but as Jesus put it, (Matthew 22:14) “…many are called, but few … Continue reading

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