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)

Faith

a living faith

A Living Faith – James 2:14

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Does your faith in Christ prompt you to give to the needy, to care for the down and out, or to comfort those experiencing loss?

now faith is

Faith Is Confidence and Assurance – Hebrews 11:6

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Faith is believing that God exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him. Don't just believe he exists. Seek after him.

repentance and faith

Repentance and Faith – Acts 20:21

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Paul's primary mission was to call people to turn to God in repentance and to have faith in our Lord Jesus. Should we not follow his example?

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.

Christianity and science

Christianity and Science: Enemies or Allies?

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All too often Christian and non-Christian alike view faith and science as enemies. But science isn't our enemy. It reveals the creation to us.

make visible progress in the faith

Showing Visible Progress in the Faith – 1 Timothy 4:12-16

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Am I growing in my faith? Do others see any growth in me? Should I not be demonstrating visible progress in the growth of my faith?

a demonstration of love

The Cross: A Demonstration of Love – Romans 5:8

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There are several reasons for the cross. But primary among them is that it is a demonstration of love, good in any language.

obedience that comes from faith

Obedience That Comes From Faith – Romans 1:5

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Some form of obedience is required from us in nearly everything we do. But obedience that comes from faith is different. It should be a joy.

The Ten Commandments

The Ten Commandments & Christianity

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As a Christian, what role do the Ten Commandments have? While they may guide you. We are no longer under the law and its requirements.

The doctrine of faith

The Doctrine of Faith: the Human Response to God’s Grace

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The doctrine of faith asserts that faith is more than intellectual assent that God exists. It is earnestly seeking God and making Jesus Lord.