Category Archives: What I Believe.

Thoughts on the Sovereignty of God

Posted on December 4, 2011 by David

The sovereignty of God, how he acts in his creation, is a subject with which I have wrestled during my forty-one years of ministry. My struggle with God’s sovereignty became more keen during my grandson Sully’s thirteen month battle with … Continue reading →

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The Unimmersed and Others

Posted on May 22, 2011 by David

“For in Christ Jesus you are all sons of God, through faith. For as many of you as were baptized into Christ have put on Christ” (Galatians 3:26-27). In the New Testament faith, confession, repentance, and baptism, are the response … Continue reading →

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Just How Important Is Baptism Anyway?

Posted on May 15, 2011 by David

In the post, “Raised with Christ,” I considered Romans 6:3-11 and Colossians 2:12-13. The apostle Paul describes baptism, which in the New Testament is immersion in water of a person when he or she comes to faith in Jesus Christ. … Continue reading →

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The Response of the Heart to the Message of Christ

Posted on May 1, 2011 by David

In the post, “A Decision of the Heart,” I discussed the life and conversion of Saul of Tarsus, the apostle Paul. From his life and conversion I drew the conclusion that to answer the call of Christ, to accept Christ … Continue reading →

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Raised with Christ

Posted on April 26, 2011 by David

“He is risen!” The angel’s words thrill the heart and soul. Jesus, crucified and buried, seemingly defeated, is victorious over death. He is the Christ, the Son of God. He is risen. He is living. He is reigning at the … Continue reading →

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A Decision of the Heart

Posted on April 18, 2011 by David

“In giving his son he was giving himself. This being so, it is the Judge himself who in holy love assumed the role of the innocent victim, for in and through the person of his Son he himself bore the … Continue reading →

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What I Know about Myself through Jesus Christ

Posted on April 11, 2011 by David

The five previous posts I shared with you God as I know him in Jesus Christ. My knowledge of God in Christ especially has its origin and shape in Jesus Christ crucified and resurrected. The following quote from Stott summarizes … Continue reading →

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God as I Know Him in Jesus, Part Five

Posted on April 4, 2011 by David

As I read the teachings of Jesus and observe especially his confronting the self-righteous religious establishment of his day, I come to know God as the God of justice and judgment. The following words of Jesus are such a positive … Continue reading →

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God as I Know Him in Jesus, Part Four

Posted on March 21, 2011 by David

In reference to his death, Jesus said, “And I, when I am lifted up from the earth, will draw all people to myself” (John 12:32). Remember the underlying theme of these posts under the above title? To see Christ is … Continue reading →

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God as I Know Him in Jesus, Part Three

Posted on March 13, 2011 by David

Matthew applied the words of the prophet to Jesus. “‘Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and they shall call his name Immanuel’ (which means, God with us)” (Matthew 1:23). Jesus said of himself, “Whoever believes in me, … Continue reading →

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