Whenever I hear a phrase or sentence that has become something of a cliché, my first thought is whether or not it’s true. We hear these statements over and over again, especially from brothers and sisters in Christ, and then repeat them to others. The problem is that they may not be true, and if [...]
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Busting Another Cliche
Posted in Apologetics, Atheists, evangelism, Kingdom of God on May 7, 2012 | Leave a Comment »
Responding to the King
Posted in Books, Gospel, Kingdom of God, Quotes on February 17, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
Greg Gilbert says that “inclusion in the Kingdom of God depends entirely on one’s response to the King” (What is the Gospel?, p. 93). Later in the chapter, he goes on to say, Do you see what Jesus is claiming? He was saying that he himself fulfilled – all at the same time – [...]
Psalm 11:3
Posted in Bible, Christian life, Dominion, Kingdom of God on February 18, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Psalm 11:3 says, “If the foundations are destroyed, what can the righteous do?” Many of us have been asking that question for some time. It seems that, as a follower of Jesus Christ in the United States at the beginning of the twenty-first century, the foundations of our society are in the process of [...]
Thy Kingdom Come!
Posted in Kingdom of God, Quick Takes on February 15, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Jesus said, “Seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things will be added to you” (Matt. 6:33). From this statement, and the passage that surrounds it, we’re taught that God will care for those who value His kingdom above even their material needs. He tells us to “seek first” His [...]
The 18th Resolution of Jonathan Edwards
Posted in Jesus Christ, Kingdom of God, Quotes, The Resolutions of Jonathan Edwards on January 21, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Resolved, To live so, at all times, as I think is best in my most devout frames, and when I have the clearest notions of the things of the Gospel, and another world. Edwards, in other words, wanted his mind to be focused on “things above” – heavenly things. Colossians 3:1 says, “If then you [...]
God Uses All Kinds
Posted in Christian life, gratitude, Jesus Christ, Kingdom of God on November 24, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
My preaching in the Gospel of Mark has brought us to Mark 3:7-19. I’ve really enjoyed it, never having preached through it before. One of the things that jumped out at me in the last section (3:7-19) is that Jesus chose all kinds of different men to be His apostles. He appointed twelve: Simon [...]
What, or Whom, Do We Want?
Posted in C.S. Lewis, Christian life, faith in life, Kingdom of God, Quick Takes on August 2, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
When we desire and pursue sanctification, holiness, peace and calm in the face of trials, love, joy, patience, and kindness (all of which are great things!) rather than the One who gives it to us (God), we get neither. If we pursue God, we get both Him and the gifts, benefits, and blessings He [...]
Tend Your Garden
Posted in Christian life, Dominion, Kingdom of God on June 20, 2008 | 1 Comment »
As Karen was working in our front yard yesterday (summer may have finally arrived!), one of the neighbors who was walking her dog made an interesting comment. She said it was nice to see the yard looking so nice compared to how it has looked in the past. What a nice compliment! (By the way, all the credit for [...]
