Christian Life

Creator, Redeemer, Sanctifier

Sometimes, during our evening services, there is plenty of time for discussion. Recently, we were having a session looking at the name of God, and I was asked a question. I answered it as best I could, but I've been thinking about it some more since. I think I could have done a little better. In case this is helpful, I'll put it here.

The question was whether we could call God our creator, redeemer and sanctifier. … Read more about Creator, Redeemer, Sanctifier

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Theology

And you don't want to meet him when he's angry

I feel prompted to post part of Psalm 2 this morning

¹Why do the nations rage
and the peoples plot in vain?
²The kings of the earth set themselves,
and the rulers take counsel together,
against the Lord and against his Anointed, saying,
³“Let us burst their bonds apart
and cast away their cords from us.”

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Psalms

Current Affairs

Who were the opponents in 1 John?

I've just taken delivery of the commentary on 1-3 John by Colin Kruse, published in the Pillar series by IVP. … Read more about Who were the opponents in 1 John?

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1-3 John

The importance of obedience in the Christian life

Smalley, commenting on 1 John 2:3, is very helpful on the place of obedience in the Christian life. … Read more about The importance of obedience in the Christian life

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1-3 John

Chris Huhne is not Jesus Christ

Some of you are thinking "that's obvious!". … Read more about Chris Huhne is not Jesus Christ

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Theology

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Eve as "helper" for Adam

Genesis 2:18 describes God making Eve as a "helper" (עֵזֶר) for Adam.

This particular word occurs 19 times in the Old Testament, and it pays to notice carefully what it does and does not mean elsewhere. … Read more about Eve as "helper" for Adam

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Genesis

The tree of knowledge of good and evil

What was the tree of knowledge of good and evil, and why was it a sin to eat its fruit?

Bruce Waltke is very helpful, on page 86 of his Genesis commentary: … Read more about The tree of knowledge of good and evil

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Genesis

What kind of account is Genesis 2?

One of the values of having a blog, is it gives me somewhere to put notes that will almost certainly not make it into the next sermon, but may interest some people. "If you're interested, for further reading,..."

Here's Bruce Waltke on Genesis 2: … Read more about What kind of account is Genesis 2?

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Genesis

Hark the Herald-Angels Sing!

Doug Wilson is on fine form as he reflects on the popular Christmas Carol, Hark the Herald-Angels Sing.

Go read - it's worth it just for the list of possible biblical references within the carol. Indeed, just the other day someone had asked me where "sun (sic.) of righteousness" comes from. … Read more about Hark the Herald-Angels Sing!

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Christian Life

The world will never end

I'm not sure anyone has taken the (alleged) implication Mayan prediction that the world will end on 21st December 2012 totally seriously. Actually, what the Mayans and others really thought about this is somewhat more complex, although unsurprisingly the media aren't terribly interested in nuance. … Read more about The world will never end

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Theology

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