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The Validity Of Calvinism & Arminianism
While each observer may view the same physical structure, their respective viewpoints may lead to distinctly different understandings of the building description of the building. Then we fight over perspective because we lack enough perspective on both sides; to understand that we don’t see from the same position.
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Rationality, Why It Matters For The Christian?
God created an orderly and structured universe, which can be studied and clearly understood through the standard of logic and reason.
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If You Feel Bound, Smothered & Defenseless
” … My soul is among lions; I must lie among those who breathe forth fire… ”
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Isaiah dark night
My tears have been my food day and night, While they say to me all day long, “Where is your God?” These things I remember and I pour out my soul within me. For I used to go along with the throng and lead them in procession to the house of God, With the voice…
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Cry To God All You Who Are His Elect
My tears have been my food day and night, While they say to me all day long, “Where is your God?” These things I remember and I pour out my soul within me. For I used to go along with the throng and lead them in procession to the house of God, With the voice…
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The Dark Night Of The Soul – Lamentation Edition
Arise, cry aloud in the night, pour out your heart like water before the presence of the Lord. The book of Lamentations beautifully expresses the pain and longing of a soul in affliction. Through darkness and despair, there is hope in the Lord’s lovingkindness and compassion. Explore the profound words of Lamentations and discover the…
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Universal Dimensions – Thoughts
The universe, with its manifold dimensions, has demonstrated a conspicuous and unambiguous essence, purpose, and indispensability. Its being and activity have been patently evident, and its importance and influence in shaping the cosmos have been widely recognized. The intricate interplay of its constituent elements, ranging from the minutest subatomic particles to the grandest celestial bodies,…
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Poetry: How Often We Try To Confine God’s Spirit
Let us not be blinded by our own pride Or think we know what’s best for all For God’s ways are perfect and divine And His love will never let us fall.
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Oh, How Often We Try To Confine God
The actions of God to our own design As if we know His intentions divine And possess knowledge of the divine. Our morality is flawed and limited And should never be used to assert Authority over the One who created The universe and all that we revere. God’s ways are not our ways, it’s true…
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Spiritual Guidance for Conquering Life’s Trials
In humble promise, exaltation thrives,Beware mocking the poor, their pain belies.God’s equality reigns, wealth mustn’t blind,Riches brought low, growth’s path we find.Embrace humility, respect entwined,Our worth in God’s realm, eternal bind. Finding Hope in Lowly Circumstances Life is full of unforeseen circumstances that can leave us feeling downtrodden and unimportant. Financial adversities, health ailments, and…
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Your Will Didn’t Decide To Be Saved By Its Own Volition
In the realm of spiritual matters, the concept of human will and its role in salvation has been a topic of debate among theologians for centuries. This blog post delves into the idea that our will alone cannot determine our salvation, emphasizing the sovereignty of God and the necessity of regeneration. By examining various biblical…
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Hope For Hard Times
God desires your broken spirit and contrite heart, & His grace is sufficient in your weakness, as He upholds and saves you as you call on Him in truth. Why A Broken And Contrite Spirit? God values humility, repentance, and acknowledging our faults. A broken spirit and contrite heart show this. To have a broken…
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Is Your Spirit Broken? Hope For Hard Times
How We Should Think Of Our Suffering Is Opposed To How We Feel Why A Broken And Contrite Spirit? God is not impressed by outward shows of religiosity or ritualistic sacrifices unless they are accompanied by genuine repentance and a humble heart. Rather, God is concerned with the inner state of a person’s heart, seeking…
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UNDERSTANDING HUMAN WILL
Before we determine the extent of our influence in God’s creation, it is essential to comprehend the power of human will. Defined As The World Defines “Human Will” 1. The human will is a mental faculty that allows individuals to make choices and decisions.2. It is responsible for determining or resolving issues and conflicts.3. The…
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A Priori
A Priori is a Latin term used in philosophy to refer to knowledge that is independent of experience, observation, or other empirical evidence. A proposition that is known a priori can be considered to be true independently of any specific instance or situation. The term is often contrasted with its opposite, a posteriori, which describes…
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What Does Scripture Mean By Foreknowledge?
“Foreknew”–The English word “foreknew” is misleading here. God’s purpose spoken of in v 28 is this: to make believers like Christ It is a mistake to read it merely as ‘perceiving beforehand’. The (arguably false) argument is: “God knows beforehand who will believe on Him and who will not, as a result of which He…
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Regeneration
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What It Is To Be Called By God:
What Does ‘Many Are Called Few Are Chosen’ Mean in the Bible? “And again Jesus spoke to them in parables, saying, ‘The kingdom of heaven may be compared to a king who gave a wedding feast for his son, and sent his servants to call those who were invited to the wedding feast, but they…
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Dead In Trespasses And Sins
Ephesians 2:1-2, which states: “And you were dead in your trespasses and sins, in which you formerly walked according to the course of this world, according to the prince of the power of the air, of the spirit that is now working in the sons of disobedience.” This verse suggests that our sins had separated…
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Chosen
…even as he has chosen us in him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and blameless before him. In love Ephesians 1:4 1:4 “Chosen”– Mark 13:20 is a passage from the Bible that reads, “And except that the Lord had shortened those days [1][2], no flesh should be saved: but for…
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Romans 8:29 Breakdown
And we know that God causes all things to work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according go his purpose. For whom he foreknew, he also predestined to become conformed to the image of his Son, that he might be the first-born among many brethren; and whom he…
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Children of Wrath
“Dead”– no one separated from Christ has true spiritual life. Because everyone has sinned (Rom 3:23) every person is spiritually dead until Christ gives him new life. This death means separation from God’s life and fellowship – 4:18; Isa 59:1-2. See Gen 2:17; John 5:24; Rom 7:5; 8:6; Col 2:13; 1 Tim 5:6; Jam 1:15; 1 John 3:14. This is the reason the new birth…
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What Does Dead Mean, Biblically
“Dead”– no one separated from Christ has true spiritual life. Because everyone has sinned (Rom 3:23) every person is spiritually dead until Christ gives him new life. This death means separation from God’s life and fellowship – 4:18; Isa 59:1-2. See Gen 2:17; John 5:24; Rom 7:5; 8:6; Col 2:13; 1 Tim 5:6; Jam 1:15; 1 John 3:14. This is the reason the new birth…
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Faith Is A Gift
This was the teaching of the Lord expressly All that the Father gives me will come to me, and the one who comes to me I will not at all send away. For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life in Jesus Christ our Lord. Romans 6:23 “For…
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Prescience Defined
Prescience is a concept that has been revered and debated for centuries. It is defined as the ability to know the future or to have knowledge of things before they occur. In the Bible, prescience is attributed to God and is part of His omniscience, which is His perfect knowledge of all things. This ability…
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Anthropomorphic forms
Anthropomorphic forms are physical objects or designs that take on human-like characteristics or qualities. This can refer to objects that physically resemble human forms, such as anthropomorphic robots or figurines, but it can also refer to the use of human-like movements, gestures, or expressions in products or designs. Anthropomorphism has been used in design and…
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Determinism
God’s foreknowledge of Christ’s sacrifice on the cross was not just a passive awareness, but an active plan to redeem humanity from the grip of sin and death. Through Christ’s death and resurrection, God’s sovereign plan of salvation was fulfilled, and those who believe in him are saved from eternal separation from God. God’s foreknowledge…
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Introduction To Biblical Foreknowledge
The word “foreknowledge” is a term used in theology to denote the prescience or foresight of God, that is, His knowledge of the entire course of events which are in the future, at least from the human’s point of view. DEFINITION: Foreknowledge is the knowledge of something before it occurs or is known by others.…
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Pre-tribulation Deception
Do you believe in the pre-tribulation rapture? Are you one of those who want to be taken away? It’s time to rethink this doctrine and examine it in the light of the Word of God. Matthew 24:40 is often quoted to support the idea of a secret rapture, but if we read the preceding verses,…
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God Does What He Pleases ~ Psalms 115 & 135
The divine presence of the Almighty rests in the celestial realm, where He rightfully reigns over the vast expanse of the universe. His grand design is impervious to failure, for no force can thwart His majestic intentions. In the abode of heaven, our God dwells, transcending mortal confines. His actions are guided solely by His…
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The Truth | Biblical
Truth is not something we create, but something we discover and are aligned with.
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The Truth: What Is It?
Truth is not something we create, but something we discover and are aligned with.
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The Enemy Within
As believers, it is crucial to safeguard our innermost being from the adversary’s assaults. This can be achieved by putting on the complete armor of God. By doing so, we reinforce ourselves against the enemy’s schemes and remain steadfast in our devotion to God.
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Transformed Heart: Stone To Flesh
Wisdom cries out; “How long, you simple ones, will you love simple ways? And the scorners delight in their scorning, and fools hate knowledge? Turn at my rebuke. See, I will pour out my spirit to you, I will make my words known to you. “But since I have called, and you refused; I have…
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Transformed Heart
God says He will take your heart of stone and turn it into a heart of flesh. “I will give you a new heart and put a new spirit in you; I will remove from you your heart of stone and give you a heart of flesh.” Ezekiel 36:26 He does not simply say beautiful…
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Having A Form Of Godliness But Denying The Power
How does one GROW Spiritually in the Lord? The feeble minds of egotistical human beings, in which we all share a part, have diluted (over a span of time) His Sovereign Authority, Power & Glory. The degree to which many Western churches have departed from sound Biblical Doctrine is plainly observable, to any habitual Bible…
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Quantum Theory: Light is A Component Of God…
“So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen, since what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal.” 2 Corinthians 4:18
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God’s Light…
“LET There BE Light! & There WAS Light. Gen 1:3 Light holds EVERYTHING together. Light is SOUND & VIBRATION. My argument is that Light is a manifestation of God’s power, providing us with the ability to see and understand the world around us. The Speed of Light is: 1. One of the Fundamental constants of…
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God IS..
HE is the Source of All that Is, the Source of All that Was, and the Source of All that Is to Come.
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God is… The All in All
HE is the Source of All Creation, bringing forth the Universe and All that exists within it. HE is the Creator of All Life, the Sustainer of All Existence, and the Giver of All Good Things. HE is the Source of All Wisdom and Knowledge, the Source of All Love and Compassion, and the Source…
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What Is Evil?
God is not dualistic; therefore, He is unchanging, and His plan is immutable.
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Whatever The Lord Pleases: He Does For His Own Purposes
That which lies in the darkness isn’t dark in itself, it is being hidden by darkness, & He knows what’s there. He knows what we hide in the shadows. We don’t need to hide the truth in the evening because the only thing that makes it dark is its location.
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Is It Right To Be Confident In Your Self?
The parable of the tax collector reminds us of the importance of recognizing our need for God’s grace and mercy in achieving true righteousness. It remind us that our salvation is not based on our own efforts or good works, but rather on God’s gift of grace that we receive through faith. This should lead…
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Confident In Your Own Self?
To those puffed up with their own virtue, who cast judgment like confetti, Jesus laid it bare: Two men walked into the temple to pray. One was a Pharisee—self-satisfied, polished, proud. The other? A tax collector—loathed, dirty with guilt. The Pharisee stood tall, chest out, praying to himself: “God, thank you I’m not like the…
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Demystifying Empathy: A Comprehensive Guide on Understanding and Practicing Empathy
Discover the true meaning of empathy, its distinction from sympathy, and practical steps to practice it effectively. Explore the role of empathy in history, its criticisms, and the importance of maintaining boundaries. Build meaningful connections and promote understanding in a compassionate society. #empathy #practicemindfulness
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GODS OPPOSITION IS PEOPLE THAT ARE PRIDEFUL THE PART OF THEIR PERSON
God opposes the proud, a sin that hinders spiritual growth. Humility allows us to receive God’s grace and blessings, giving us strength and wisdom for a fulfilling life.
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Creation Depends On: The Sovereign God Of Creation
The Word of God teaches us that God’s sovereignty is absolute and cannot be limited by human understanding. He knows all things and has predestined everything according to His will and for His glory. We cannot fully comprehend His sovereignty because we are not sovereign, but we can gain understanding through the guidance of His…
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Martin Luther’s 95 Thesis
95. And thus be confident of entering into heaven through many tribulations rather than through the false security of peace (Acts 14:22).
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Does Human Will Completely Make Its Own Choices?
The will of man is hostile to God; we want our desires met before the Lord’s desires, yet we claim to love Him. We don’t even know Who He is.
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A New Heart Is Evidence He Is In YOU
God Graces us with a New Heart when reborn into His family, but He also Graces us with a New Mind… “Don’t be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may DISCERN what is the Will of God, what is Good & acceptable & perfect.” Romans 12:2 It…
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Never Turn Off Your Mind, Your Mind Is The Dwelling Place Of God…
… In Unison With Your Heart. To Be Whole Is To Be Wholly Connected… Holy. New Heart & Mind However, it’s equally important to acknowledge that along with a New Heart, God also graces us with a New Mind. This transformation is beautifully captured in Romans 12:2, which urges us not to conform to this world, but to be…
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Abrahams Seed
As spiritual beings seeking to understand the ways of God, it is important to seek the substance of all things before forming our opinions. We must remember that we are attempting to understand a God who is Spirit through our limited human minds, which are confined to five senses. The passage regarding the promise to…
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FAITH: AN OFFER YOU CAN’T REFUSE
The Faith You Have, It’s Not Your Own God does ASSIGN us our faith according to the measure that God has assigned. “For by the Grace given to me, I say to everyone among you not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think, but to think with sober judgment, † EACH…
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FAITH: AN OFFER YOU CAN’T REFUSE
The Faith You Have, It’s Not Your Own God does ASSIGN us our faith according to the measure that God has assigned. “For by the Grace given to me, I say to everyone among you not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think, but to think with sober judgment, † EACH…
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God Spoke: Bearing God’s Image
We only exist because the Mind of God SAID we do, and every action we take or circumstance we encounter was not only allowed by God but established by Him. If not, He isn’t who He says He is, & nothing makes sense.
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Bearing Gods Image
God simply SPOKE to make man in His IMAGE,” and after “Our LIKENESS.” He SAID He’d LET them have dominion over the fish & birds & livestock & ALL the earth. God predestines, decrees & ordains ‘all things’ to come into being by way of <His Thought’s> projecting through the power of His Word, bringing forth;…
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Our faith is not ours…
He is our Grace, He is our Faith. Free will is a lie. “…. Looking to Jesus, THE FOUNDER AND PERFECTER OF OUR FAITH, who for the joy that was set before Him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is seated at the right hand of the throne of God.” Hebrews 12:2 Jesus is…
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What is Truth?
First and foremost, the Truth is a Person and His name is Jesus Christ (Yeshuah Ha’Machiach). “I Am the Way, and the Truth, and the Life; no one comes to the Father but through Me. JOHN 14:6 And we know that the Son of God has come, and has given us understanding so that…
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Free Will Lies
The concept of free will has sparked much debate within the Christian community, yet we must acknowledge that our faith was not born of our own volition. Rather, it was through the divine power of Jesus Christ, the Founder and Perfecter of our faith, that we were able to establish a connection with the divine.…
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I Sit Still
I sit still. A moment passed by in my mind, but the artificial communications shriek. The The clock; says an hour has passed by. I’ve learned to stop questioning what is, I’ve stopped questioning reality. Lies. Although my human mind doesn’t fully grasp the entire weight of what we call reality, although it has witnessed…
