The Resurrection: The Starting Point of Discussing Life

Aug 03

Over the past few months I have really been thinking about Christianity as the only way to God (the teachings of Jesus Christ, salvation by faith….). I actually began to cringe at the exclusivity that is promoted within the Christian Faith, especially the doctrine of  “Sola Christus” or Christ Alone, which simply means that Jesus Christ is the...

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Did God Orchestrate The Fall For His Glory: Human Freedom Within the Circumference of Sovereingty

Apr 29

This is more of a philosophical wrestling than it is a theological treatise of types. Being a “Calvinist” (of some sorts) for the last 6 plus years was very rewarding. I learned a great deal under that specific theological persuasion. A good deal about myself and others. Especially things such as tolerance, patience and how to debate lovingly. It was...

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He Is Not Far: Those Who Seek Mercy Shall Find It?

Apr 27

T.C.R, the prolific blogger that he is, posted something a little while ago about the unreached being saved. Here is the post for context . I remember a few years ago my wife and I got into about a 2 hour argument about this issue. I think the question was actually generated in a small group in which I was instructing and my answer was the age old Reformed answer...

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What Must I Believe To Be Saved?

Apr 19

This discussion is simply philosophical, well… sort of With so much going around about the Gospel, Great Commission, Evangelism, Church Planting, Kingdom Perspective, and Body Life, I often wonder where is the line of salvation? Now this question could be a category mistake, so I am speaking simply of the point of justification. Salvation can mean multiple...

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An Open Future And Prayer

Apr 13

Growing up as a child, I would often hear “prayer changes things” or “pray until something happens”. The soul of black folks is a praying soul. These same people may not be living in a way that was consistent with Christian Ethics at all time, but prayer was as fundamental as breathing. I guess for my grandma who had struggle and unrest ever...

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Putting the Bible In Its Place?

Apr 12

I think I might finally be r?emoved from most blog lists for this post, but it is something I am open to say I am wrestling through in my own heart and mind. I no longer believe the bible to be where it once was. Now before you deem me a heretic let me explain . I believe Jesus to be the word of God, the revealed revelation of who God is. I think the writings of...

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