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Theology

The posts in this category are longer and generally deal with specific topics in theology. This is in contrast to the short devotional posts and the multi-part Bible studies.

creation and providence

What I Believe About Creation and Providence

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I believe that God is the creator of all that is. And that through his providence, he preserves and directs the affairs of this world.

What I believe about God

What I Believe About God

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I believe that God exists, that he is creator, transcendent, immanent, infinite, triune, self-existent, loving, good, and personal.

the doctrine of the Trinity

The Doctrine of the Trinity

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The Trinity is a uniquely Christian doctrine, teaching that there is only one God, but in three persons having one essence.

God and time

God, Time, and the Future. What Does God Know?

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How does God relate to time? How can God know the future? Does his knowledge of the future make free will just an illusion?

The attributes of God

The Attributes of God: What is God Like?

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What is God like? This post gives a brief overview of some of the attributes of God along with some scriptural support for them.

The Exodus and Easter. Made perfect through suffering

The Exodus and Easter

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Israel's exodus from Egyptian slavery was a shadow of what happened at Easter. When we were delivered from our slavery to sin.

What comes next, after this life is over?

So What Comes Next, After This Life Is Over?

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What comes next, after death in this world? 1 John 3:1-3 tells us that we are God's children now, and in the future will be like Christ. Some future!

The Wesleyan quadrilateral

Introduction to the Wesleyan Quadrilateral

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The Wesleyan Quadrilateral defines four sources of theology: the Scripture foremost; but then church tradition, experience and reason.

On being a body part

On Being a Body Part – Romans 12:4-5

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I have been called to be a part of the body of Christ. And as a body part, I have a part to play. And if I don't, then I am hurting the body

the doctrine of the sovereignty of God

The Doctrine of the Sovereignty of God

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God is sovereign, and has a plan and purpose for his creation that will be accomplished. But his plan takes into account his foreknowledge of our choices.

The call of Abraham

The Call of Abraham and His Response of Faith

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Genesis records for us the call of Abraham. While little is know of his background. He responded to God and was considered righteous.

Are Miracles Possible?

Are Miracles Possible?

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Are miracles real? A miracle is, by definition, an act of God. So if God exists, and I believe he does, they should be expected to occur.