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If we are to know God, we need to behold Him.  When we “behold” something, it means that we are not merely to look at it.   Behold means see or observe something, something that is truly remarkable or impressive. As … Continue reading →

J.I. Packer* asks this question: “How may we form the right idea of God’s greatness?” Then he answers his own question: “The first [thing] is to remove from our thoughts of God [all] limits that would make Him small.  The … Continue reading →

Maybe I overstated the case in the previous post.  I titled it “The Downside to a Personal Relationship with God.”  There is no doubt that some people may object to that title; they see absolutely no “downside” to having a … Continue reading →

I have had working relationships with pastors over twenty-five years , getting to know them pretty well.  I have a pastor in my family.  My best friend is a pastor.  In my experiences with all of them, I have discovered … Continue reading →

What is the purpose of a person’s life? This is a common question that many people have as we sometimes consider our place in this world.   We may ask questions like “Why was I born?”   “Why am I living in … Continue reading →

Surely the God of yesteryear is not the God of today! No…I would not agree. The God of yesteryear is the God of today. J.I. Packer* sets up a logical strategy called the straw man fallacy.  He begins Chapter 7 … Continue reading →

Since we are drawing closer to another national election you see it almost every day.  Some politician says something extreme or inaccurate and they have to take great pains to “walk it back” [a contemporary term to denote an apology … Continue reading →

You are convinced that you will encounter God when you read your Bible.  Your pastor preaches on that frequently.  Your Sunday school class has just finished a Christian living book that encourages Bible reading.  You have decided to dedicate yourself … Continue reading →

J.I. Packer* has the impression that the “ordinary” Christian does not have much knowledge of the Holy Spirit.  He comments that many excellent books have been written about God and about His Son Jesus Christ, but few good books have … Continue reading →

I believe in God, the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth; and in Jesus Christ his only Son, our Lord; who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead, … Continue reading →