Thoughts On Edification 2 Timothy 3:16-17 “All scripture [is] given by inspiration of God, and [is] profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: 17 That the man of God may be perfect, throughly furnished unto all good works.” To edify is essentially to build up, like one would a home or…
Category: Personal reminders
Sin: A.W. Pink on Sin
“Sin is a renouncing of Him who made me. It is refusing Him His right to govern me. It is the determination to please myself; thus, it is rebellion against the Almighty. Sin is spiritual lawlessness, and utter disregard for God’s authority. It is saying in my heart: I care not what God requires, I…
Politics: A Needful Reminder On Balance From John MacArthur
“A certain amount of healthy and balanced concern with current trends in government and the community is acceptable, as long as we realize that such interest is not vital to our spiritual growth, our righteous testimony, or the advancement of the kingdom of Christ. Above all, the believer’s political involvement should never displace the priority…
Politics: The Civil Should Reflect the Spiritual
The Civil Should Reflect the Spiritual God’s authority is manifested via (1) The Spiritual/Ecclesiological realm and (2) The Civil/Secular Governmental realm. Satan seeks to deceive and destroy via both; thus, Christian’s should seek to inform and edify via both. Our politics should reflect our spiritual state and doctrinal beliefs. We should be able to point…
Hermeneutics/Exegesis: Our Opinions Do Not Matter
OUR OPINIONS DO NOT MATTER… …when it comes to biblical issues. Rarely are doctrinal disputes adequately addressed by mere assertions; everything should be backed by Scripture (accurately and contextually quoted) even if it’s just with one verse, to start. I’m not saying you always have to be right (I know I’m not) but what I…
Ministerial Warning Concerning the Law of God
MINISTERIAL WARNING… If one cannot distinguish between (a) striving to keep the law to OBTAIN a righteousness that satisfies God, one that is apart from (and thus opposed to) the finished work of Christ on the cross and (b) endeavouring to live uprightly, in accordance with God’s extant law (i.e. all of the imperatives/commands for…
Sanctification: The Believer’s Transformation, Part 2 | John McArthur | YouTube
Sanctification: The Believer’s Transformation Part Two John MacArthur Biblical Passages: Colossians 3:1-17 “If ye then be risen with Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ sitteth on the right hand of God. 2 Set your affection on things above, not on things on the earth. 3 For ye are dead, and your life…
Sanctification: The Believer’s Transformation, Part 1 | John McArthur | YouTube
Sanctification: The Believer’s Transformation Part One John MacArthur (with associated passages and a personal note) Biblical Passages: Philippian 2:12-16 “Wherefore, my beloved, as ye have always OBEYED, not as in my presence only, but now much more in my absence, WORK OUT YOUR OWN SALVATION with fear and trembling. 13 For it is God which worketh…
Identity, Ruminations, Idolatry, and Prayer
Identity, Ruminations, Idolatry, and Prayer by Curt Wildy A hyper-active brain, I’ve always had one. Constant ruminations, ideations, a nigh obsessive (if not outright obsessive) need to research, analyse, and vet everything that interests me sums up the workings of this mind of mine. Some people hoard junk, collectibles, money… I covet and hoard both…
Thoughts: Top Seven (7) Things I Wish I Knew, Did, And Took More Seriously Earlier…
I. Time with God is the most important time. Believe the true Gospel; pray throughout the day; read and meditate upon God’s word; listen to faithful sermons; listen to godly music; fellowship with true Christians; and otherwise use the means that God has given us. II. Family time is the second most important time. After…
Spiritual Wrestlings 