A Clay Jar

Encouraging, comforting, and urging you to live lives worthy of God, who calls you into his kingdom and glory. (1 Thess. 2:12 NIV)

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.

Lady Wisdom

The Noble Character of Proverb’s Lady Wisdom

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Lady wisdom is described through the first chapters of Proverbs, followed by her teachings, and illustrated in the woman of noble character.

The Importance of Being Faithful Until the End

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Repeatedly the Scripture exhorts us to remain faithful to the end. The life of King Asa is a lesson on failing to do that.

evil in the spiritual realm

What the Bible Says About the Evil in the Spiritual Realm

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This post is looking at what the Scripture says about the spiritual realm. And, especially, at evil in the spiritual realm.

Holiness: Being Holy. And Being Made Holy.

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Holiness is not just something expected of some believers. All of us who belong to Christ are holy, and are expected to live holy lives.

prosperity of the wicked

Don’t Envy the Prosperity of the Wicked – Psalm 73

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Do you ever find yourself envying the prosperity of the wicked? If you do, you are not alone. But consider their fate, and rejoice in God.

walking with Christ

Walking With Christ: Backpacking as a Model

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The Scripture uses many metaphors to describe walking with Christ. I have found that backpacking works well for me in describing that walk.

Faithful to God

Living Faithful to God in the Midst of a Godless World

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One of the challenges facing believers today is our relationship with the world around us. How do we live faithfully to God in a pagan world?

The Tree of Life in the Garden of Eden

Life in the Garden of Eden: Then and Now

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The Bible pictures humanity beginning in the Garden of Eden. And it looks to Christ's work on the cross to return us to that Garden.

Why should we worship God?

Why Should We Worship God?

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Why should we worship God? Because he is our creator, redeemer and Lord. In the end, every knee will bow before him. Why not start now?

The aseity of God

Aseity, the Self-existence and Eternally of God.

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One of the attributes commonly associated with God is aseity. That God is a self-existent necessary being who is eternal.

Can a believer with with God apart from a community of other believers?

Can I Walk with God Alone, Apart from Other Believers?

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Is it possible to have a living relationship with God apart from being an active member of a local church body? I don't believe so.

God and a huckleberry bush

God, a Riverbank, and a Huckleberry Bush

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What does a huckleberry bush have to teach us about the majesty of God? Lessons from sitting on the river bank thinking about God.