Commandments

  • Introduction A.W. Tozer once said that if revival means more of what we have going on now, then we most certainly do not need revival. But we do in … The Authority of True Revival Excellent article. Well worth the read. In Christ, Kristafal

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  • Divine Decrees: Understanding the Distinction present in the Will of God

    How does God will for things to be done?  What is meant by the “will of God?” Theologians tend to define the will of God in two specific categories: decretive and preceptive. The decretive will of God is the eternal decree that He has purposefully set to do in history for His own good.  Here…

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  • Axe or the Hand? The Wielder or the Wielded?

    Let’s be honest what I have been saying is hard to swallow and few will want to accept it (cf. John 6.60). People get nervous when you speak of “ought to do and ought not to do” (the Law of God).  People become uneasy when you tell them that God is full of wrath and…

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  • God Commands Good for Those whom He Loves

    Here’s a text that many Christians are familiar with and rightfully cherish: “And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good…” (Rom 8.28a; italics added). Unfortunately, this text is abused a bit either because of traditions or lazy reading.  For instance, when something tragic happens a person might conclude…

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