Tag Archives: Bible

Beyond Religion

Posted on January 14, 2018 by jim0211

In today’s world, it seems harder and harder for many people to find a connection between God and church. Many feel that God has the answer to feeling fulfilled, guidance through life, release from judgment, and eternal life, but don’t … Continue reading →

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Proclaiming the Kingdom with Prayer

Posted on May 8, 2016 by jim0211

In an earlier post, I discussed the reality and significance of God answering the early church’s prayer for boldness. In this post, we will look at another aspect of their answered prayer: their request for signs and miracles. We will … Continue reading →

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On the Plains

Posted on May 4, 2014 by jim0211

Our spiritual walks have many ups and downs. We speak of mountaintop experiences, where God’s presence is especially manifest to us. During such times we feel as if our spiritual batteries are being recharged, and we’re ready to face the … Continue reading →

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Why is Love Greater?

Posted on April 6, 2014 by jim0211

A very common verse lists faith, hope, and love, and declares the superiority of love. That easily makes sense given the significance of love, but exactly in what ways is it greater? Looking at the context, we can see at … Continue reading →

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Open Eyes and the Voice of God

Posted on February 2, 2014 by jim0211

Walking with the Lord in a life of love and obedience involves listening for Him to speak. But in these days of always-on lifestyles saturated with social media, entertaining distractions, and the normal busyness of friends and family and jobs, … Continue reading →

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Unexpected Prophecy

Posted on November 17, 2013 by jim0211

Here’s an interesting item that came up when reading through Chronicles. In the midst of genealogies, lists of temple workers, and so on, there are some casual statements about prophecy. They reveal some things about this gift that aren’t often … Continue reading →

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Knowing Versus Studying

Posted on November 3, 2013 by jim0211

Been thinking about theology lately, partly prompted by some classes, and partly by discussion with a friend. Although I’m really into studying the Bible, I’m not really interested in theology. Discussions about end-times perspectives, or predestination, or the “problem” of … Continue reading →

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The Biblical Assumption that God Speaks

Posted on August 12, 2013 by jim0211

In a previous post, I described the idea that some things are presented in Scripture as if they are “simply true”, without any sort of proof or justification given. I’m not sure how technically “theologically sound” that approach is, but … Continue reading →

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Simply True: God Speaks to Us

Posted on June 30, 2013 by jim0211

Something occurred to me about the Bible recently, that opened it up in new ways. Basically, certain truths seem to be assumed in Scripture, without any real justification or explanation. The most obvious example is the existence of God. But … Continue reading →

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