Tag Archives: Bible

I am Iron Man

Posted on May 16, 2013 by

Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of his might. Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the schemes of the devil. For we do not wrestle against flesh … Continue reading →

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Unpopular Righteousness

Posted on May 15, 2013 by

The ascent of the soul occurs three times daily, during the three times of davening. This is particularly true of the souls of tzadikim who “go from strength to strength.” It is certain that at all times and in every … Continue reading →

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The Bible is Water

Posted on May 12, 2013 by

“I’m not a MacArthurite.” -Pastor Randy That’s a relief. I was afraid I was going to offend him with my opinions or my opinionated attitude as I entered our conversation last night. Pastor Randy and I normally meet on Wednesday … Continue reading →

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Bamidbar: Desperately Loving a Prostitute

Posted on May 10, 2013 by

On the face of it, the connections between the sedra and the haftarah of Bamidbar are slender. The first has to do with demography. Bamidbar begins with a census of the people. The haftarah begins with Hosea’s vision of a … Continue reading →

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John MacArthur and Struggling with Biblical Sufficiency, Part 2

Posted on May 9, 2013 by

This is a continuation of yesterday’s “meditation” on John MacArthur and “Chapter 1: Embracing the Authority and Sufficiency of Scripture” from his book Think Biblically: Recovering a Christian Worldview. If you haven’t done so already, read Part 1 before continuing … Continue reading →

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John MacArthur and Struggling with Biblical Sufficiency, Part 1

Posted on May 8, 2013 by

A truly Christian worldview begins with the conviction that God Himself has spoken in Scripture. As Christians, we are committed to the Bible as the inerrant and authoritative Word of God. We believe it is reliable and true from cover … Continue reading →

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Squiggle

Posted on May 6, 2013 by

And the Lord said to Job: “Shall a faultfinder contend with the Almighty? He who argues with God, let him answer it.” Then Job answered the Lord and said: “Behold, I am of small account; what shall I answer you? … Continue reading →

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The Signpost Up Ahead

Posted on May 5, 2013 by

May it be Your will … that You lead us toward peace … and enable us to reach our desired destination for life, gladness, and peace. -Prayer of the Traveler Before we take a long trip in a car, we … Continue reading →

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Gathering Jerusalem

Posted on May 3, 2013 by

He lived there two whole years at his own expense, and welcomed all who came to him, proclaiming the kingdom of God and teaching about the Lord Jesus Christ with all boldness and without hindrance. -Acts 28:30-31 So ends Luke’s … Continue reading →

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Pop!

Posted on April 28, 2013 by

Author’s note: I started writing this on very little sleep, which means that my internal filter, normally thinner than most bloggers, is approaching full transparency. I’m sure when I wake up tomorrow, things will look better, but right now, my … Continue reading →

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