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Kingship and Lordship | Submitting Our Actions to Christ

November 11, 2019

One of the major issues with only focusing on our relationship with Jesus Christ comes when we confront our sin face to face. Friendships, as we understand them, put us on level playing fields of authority with the other person. While we certain have been declared friends of God, this friendship is balanced alongside the Kingship of Jesus Christ. When we first commit our lives to Jesus Christ, this is only the first step. This is the rebirth into the newness of our life. As we grow in our relationship and understanding of the Kingship and Lordship of Jesus Christ, we allow the Holy Spirit to shape and direct our actions to reflect the will of God. We do not simply not sin but in making Jesus Christ the Lord and King of our lives, we allow the direction of God to guide every aspect of what we do.

Kingship and Lordship | Submission to The King

November 4, 2019

In today’s age, we find ourselves in the opposite problem but the same solution nonetheless. Today, we have swung so far to decentralization that even the concept of truth lacks any real form. Pluralism and the idea of subjective truth has ravaged our ability to, not only pursue God, but also to express our faith without drawing criticism, accusations of bigotry and hatred, and in some places violence. The church, even today, is in dire need of a reformation of sorts. We, as Christians, face a severe problem of Biblical Illiteracy in our faith. Now, more than ever, we must be willing to engage in the depths of theology as we seek a greater understanding of the scriptures as the self-revelation of God, all for the glory of God.

Kanye’s Faith

October 28, 2019

2,000 years ago, the Pharisees heaped requirements for salvation on people they could not possibly bear. Now, Kanye West proclaims his faith in Jesus Christ, produces an album called Jesus is King. Now, “sensible” Christians have heaped more and more requirements on Kanye to “prove” his conversion is real. My brothers and sisters, have we become the Pharisees?

The Gospel of John | Healing on The Sabbath – John 5:1-18

October 23, 2019

At the outset of this passage, John references the previous supposed tension that exists between the disciples of Jesus and the disciples of John. Where the Pharisees viewed John’s teaching as dangerous to their system of governance, Jesus’ teaching brought with them the claims of authority and divinity. Yet, Jesus had no patience for the challenges that would only seek to cause rivalry and division. So, with no need to further division among the believers, he left. On his journey, He came to Samaria (whether the journey dictated this out of the way path or was merely the divine providence and plan of God is a matter of much academic debate). As the disciples went off to find food, Jesus approached the well and a woman at the well looking for water with no means of obtaining it.

The Five Solas | Submission To The Lord

October 21, 2019

In today’s age, we find ourselves in the opposite problem but the same solution nonetheless. Today, we have swung so far to decentralization that even the concept of truth lacks any real form. Pluralism and the idea of subjective truth has ravaged our ability to, not only pursue God, but also to express our faith without drawing criticism, accusations of bigotry and hatred, and in some places violence. The church, even today, is in dire need of a reformation of sorts. We, as Christians, face a severe problem of Biblical Illiteracy in our faith. Now, more than ever, we must be willing to engage in the depths of theology as we seek a greater understanding of the scriptures as the self-revelation of God, all for the glory of God.

The Gospel of John | The Long Walk of Faith – John 4:46-54

October 16, 2019

At the outset of this passage, John references the previous supposed tension that exists between the disciples of Jesus and the disciples of John. Where the Pharisees viewed John’s teaching as dangerous to their system of governance, Jesus’ teaching brought with them the claims of authority and divinity. Yet, Jesus had no patience for the challenges that would only seek to cause rivalry and division. So, with no need to further division among the believers, he left. On his journey, He came to Samaria (whether the journey dictated this out of the way path or was merely the divine providence and plan of God is a matter of much academic debate). As the disciples went off to find food, Jesus approached the well and a woman at the well looking for water with no means of obtaining it.

Soli Deo Gloria | Grace Revealing The Glory of God

Soli Deo Gloria | Faith As Bowing to Glory of God

October 14, 2019

Works do not obligate God to provide us with salvation but instead they provide the evidence that a transformation has taken place within a person. One cannot encounter the risen Lord without some sort of inward transformation that displays in an outward expression. Where justification declares a guilty person to be innocent, righteousness an unholy person as holy, and adoption an enemy of God as a child of God, salvation works in person to bring the dead to life. No one can come from death to life without displaying the Lordship of Jesus Christ in their lives through faith in Him and

Soli Deo Gloria | Grace Revealing The Glory of God

October 7, 2019

Works do not obligate God to provide us with salvation but instead they provide the evidence that a transformation has taken place within a person. One cannot encounter the risen Lord without some sort of inward transformation that displays in an outward expression. Where justification declares a guilty person to be innocent, righteousness an unholy person as holy, and adoption an enemy of God as a child of God, salvation works in person to bring the dead to life. No one can come from death to life without displaying the Lordship of Jesus Christ in their lives through faith in Him and

The Gospel of John | Spiritual Thirst Part 2 – John 4:27-45

October 3, 2019

At the outset of this passage, John references the previous supposed tension that exists between the disciples of Jesus and the disciples of John. Where the Pharisees viewed John’s teaching as dangerous to their system of governance, Jesus’ teaching brought with them the claims of authority and divinity. Yet, Jesus had no patience for the challenges that would only seek to cause rivalry and division. So, with no need to further division among the believers, he left. On his journey, He came to Samaria (whether the journey dictated this out of the way path or was merely the divine providence and plan of God is a matter of much academic debate). As the disciples went off to find food, Jesus approached the well and a woman at the well looking for water with no means of obtaining it.

Soli Deo Gloria | Christ As The Glory of God

September 30, 2019

Works do not obligate God to provide us with salvation but instead they provide the evidence that a transformation has taken place within a person. One cannot encounter the risen Lord without some sort of inward transformation that displays in an outward expression. Where justification declares a guilty person to be innocent, righteousness an unholy person as holy, and adoption an enemy of God as a child of God, salvation works in person to bring the dead to life. No one can come from death to life without displaying the Lordship of Jesus Christ in their lives through faith in Him and