Modern Self – Identity, Autonomy, and Faith in Today’s World
What is the modern self? Let’s dive in and start with a series of questions penned by Carl Trueman, PhD from his book Strange New World.
Am I to be understood primarily in terms of my obligations toward and dependence upon others?
Does education consist in training me in the demands and expectations of the wider culture […]
Surrender to God: What Full Surrender Means in the Christian Life
Do I lose my own will if I surrender to God?
Or will I become stronger?
What can prevent me from surrendering myself to Jesus?
Does surrender to God mean that we have to give up our own will?
We cannot emphasize this encouraging message enough; we are saved by faith. John 3:16, Acts 16:31. The primary trait of […]
God’s Promises: Seven Key Promises to Strengthen Your Faith
God’s promises are true.
God does not lie.
God speaks and it is.
According to Everett Storms, a schoolteacher from Ontario, Canada, there are 7,467 promises in the Bible, one each day for twenty years.
The overarching theme of God’s promises is: God has got this.
Don’t be discouraged. Whatever happens, have faith in God, God will take care of you.
The following is […]
Experiencing God’s Love: What It Means to Know Him Personally
Having the Spirit of Christ is a requisite to experiencing God’s love.
“You, however, are not in the realm of the flesh but are in the realm of the Spirit, if indeed the Spirit of God lives in you. And if anyone does not have the Spirit of Christ, they do not belong to Christ” (Romans […]
God Sees Everything: Living with Purpose in His Presence
God sees everything: what is behind and what is ahead, all the threats, all the dangers.
“What Hitler did not believe and what Stalin did not believe and what Mao did not believe and what the SS did not believe and what the Gestapo did not believe and what the NKVD did not believe and what […]
Walking by Faith: Living Daily by the Spirit’s Power
When we are walking by faith, the Holy Spirit who lives in us will produce in our lives the works of Christ, works of faith. Works of faith always have their origin in the Holy Spirit. Faith says “I am making myself available to you Lord Jesus because there is nothing good in me.”
“Works of faith” are the […]