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Title: The Study of God Purpose: To provide a basic understanding of the concepts and themes to be explored within the rest of the book The principle warning: \”Disregard the study of God, and you sentence yourself to stumble and blunder through life blindfolded, as it were, with no sense of direction and no understandingContinue reading “Review of J.I. Packer\'s Knowing God Chapter 1”

 \”History has two sides, a divine, and a human.\” – History of the Christian Church, Philip Schaff This quote from Philip Schaff has been, quite curiously, a slow and steady force of change in my perspective on the purpose of history. I have only just begun to journey through the history of our fair body, engagingContinue reading “The Purpose of History”

This is short, but it is incredibly important and foundational for the Study of God, often called Theology Proper.  The attributes of God cannot be expressed properly if they are completely severed from all other attributes of God.  Take for example the Euthyphro Dilemma, which is a (hypothetical) dilemma that exists in the world ofContinue reading “A Warning Regarding the Study of God”

I cast my eyes to the skies above I see the cross You\’ve called me to bear I see the Christ outstretched upon it Poured out for all mankind I see myself in the blood on the ground The Sin that nailed Him down and God, all I can do is Sing You are HolyContinue reading “A Hymn of Praise in a Season of Uncertainty”

The Trinitarian aspect of the Christian life (1-2) Jude, introduces himself as a servant of Christ and clarifies his audience as those who are called, loved, and kept. This is generally understood to be a formulaic way of expressing the role of the Trinity in the life of a Christian, specifically that Christians are calledContinue reading “Friday Scripture Reflection: Jude”

Reflections on Chapter 1 Paul warns, of even angels preaching a false gospel (Galatians 1:8). This is an astonishing piece of the letter to think about considering the role in which Gabriel supposedly played in the founding of Islam, and if my understanding is correct the role in which an angel played in aiding theContinue reading “Friday Scripture Reflection: Galatians Chapters 1 and 2”

Turning to 2 Peter 1: 5-7 (NIV), we are presented with the following:  5 For this very reason, make every effort to add to your faith goodness; and to goodness, knowledge; 6 and to knowledge, self-control; and to self-control, perseverance; and to perseverance, godliness; 7 and to godliness, mutual affection; and to mutual affection, love.Continue reading “A Well Furnished Faith”

Scripture reading: Jonah  Purpose: either historical or parable.  Questions to be explored as I continue to learn:  What does Jonah\’s hatred of the Ninevites most closely resemble in today\’s society? (Multi-Perspective research) Basic Lessons and personal reflection:  – It is the running away from divine purpose that is the root of chaos such that aContinue reading “Friday Scripture Reflection: Jonah”

This month I\’ve been taking a course on leadership and coaching styles in the athletic setting, while the focus of application may be in sports and athletics the fundamental concepts are also very informative on how the Body of Christ can build up effective and impactful leaders with a heart for God. Looking first toContinue reading “Christ Centered Personal Development”

Hey everyone this is different than the usual Friday reflection, but I wanted to share my thoughts on the value of Pentecost and what it means for modern Christians in the evangelical culture.  The miracle of Pentecost, in short, is this: that the men and women who heard the apostles speak heard the words inContinue reading “Pentecost, A Reflection”