Category Archives: For the Love of God readings

Does God control EVERYTHING? Do humans have free will (real choices)? Compatibilism briefly defined

Posted on October 11, 2012 by

D. A. Carson states the Bible’s truths on this issue with two non-negotiable statements that must be affirmed as true (in the first sentence): In the Bible, God’s utter sovereignty does not diminish human responsibility; conversely, human beings are moral … Continue reading →

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A thought on God and man imaging God in Genesis 1

Posted on June 23, 2011 by

Today I was browsing Genesis 1 thinking about what God was trying to say to me and the world through this text. I wanted to know how I would approach expositing this chapter. As I thought about it a few … Continue reading →

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My heart has been hard and God is at work in me

Posted on July 24, 2009 by

“Perhaps the most frightening cases are those where countless sins are committed by many, many people, and God does absolutely nothing about it.  For the worst judgment occurs when God turns his back on people, and resolutely lets sin take … Continue reading →

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Vile Self-Centeredness

Posted on June 12, 2008 by

I just finished reading Isaiah 36-39 and was struck by my resonating with a sinful attitude in Hezekiah’s life. Hezekiah proudly showed off his wealth/power to Babylonian emissaries. God rebuked him through the prophet Isaiah and told him that a … Continue reading →

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I see selfishness! Lord help!

Posted on January 21, 2008 by

D. A. Carson writes: “Here, then, is an image of greatness in the kingdom that shatters our pretensions, abases our pride, shames our selfish aspirations… Those who aspire to ecclesiastical heights and great reputations need to reflect at length on … Continue reading →

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What is love? God answers the question from one significant angle.

Posted on December 7, 2007 by

God answers the question of how to love one another through the apostle John.  It may not be an answer that “Christians” like who don’t take the Bible seriously and seek to read and obey it carefully (yet not legalistically). … Continue reading →

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I Need Spiritual Eyes to See

Posted on October 25, 2007 by

The main thought that hits me this morning is having eyes to see God, see what he is doing, and to know him from that sight. It is possible to have eyes and not see as Jesus warns in Matthew … Continue reading →

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Why I Love and Protect the Local Church

Posted on August 31, 2007 by

I don’t mess with our church because I am scared of God.  I love God too, but I’m scared of him because I’m no match for him.  I can destroy or harm the church in several ways as a member.  … Continue reading →

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Sacrifice, Selfishness, and God-centered Friendship

Posted on August 29, 2007 by

After reading 1 Samuel 20, the idea of God-centered friendship struck me. Jonathan, the son of Saul and heir to the throne, and David, anointed by Samuel and chosen by God as the next king, are good friends. These are … Continue reading →

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Stand in the Presence of God’s Holiness Regularly

Posted on July 3, 2007 by

D. A. Carson describes the experience of Joshua and Moses of standing in the presence of God and being commanded to take their sandals off because the ground they are standing on is holy. Then D. A. Carson makes this … Continue reading →

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