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Category Archives: D. A. Carson
Blessed are the persecuted?
Here are people declared by our Lord to be “blessed” when they are insulted, persecuted and falsely maligned with all kinds of evil against them. How unusual for them to be commanded to, “Rejoice and be glad!”
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Posted in Blessed by God, blessing, Christian worldview, Christianity, D. A. Carson, Disciple-making, Evil in the world, False accusation, Persecuted, Sermon on the Mount, Suffering, Teaching of Jesus, Trials, Wisdom
Tagged blessed are the persecuted, Persecuted, Sermon on the Mount, Suffering, Trials
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Don’t waste your ministry
“Do not give dogs what is sacred; do not throw your pearls to pigs. If you do, they may trample them under their feet, and then turn and tear you to pieces” (Matthew 7:6). These are strong and difficult words … Continue reading
Confused about God in a world of suffering
In our efforts to understand how God relates to the evil actions of humans (or even to His own acts of judgment), we must make some important distinctions concerning God’s will. Continue reading
Posted in Apologetics, Assurance, Atheism, Atheists, Bitterness, Christian worldview, Comfort, D. A. Carson, Depravity, Despair, Doctrine, Doubt, Evil in the world, God, God's Patience, God's control, God's Heart, God's power, God's Protection, God's Will, Hope?, Jesus Christ, Justice, Origin of Sin, Pain, Problem of evil, Salvation, Seeking God, Sin, Sovereignty, Suffering, Theodicy, Theology, Will of God
Tagged Does God care? God and evil, God's will, Problem of evil, why so much suffering in the world? Evil
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Scene 5 – Life at the family reunion
These words reveal the stronger and deeper commitment that held Joseph through all his dark, confusing and painful years. Continue reading
God’s primary work on earth
God’s purpose on earth today is to build a visible, united body of believers called the body of Christ, or the Church. The way we align ourselves with it is on the local level. Continue reading
Posted in Call to ministry, Christian life, Christian worldview, Church, Church growth, Church membership, Church Planting, D. A. Carson, Elders, Emerging Leaders, Fellowship, God, God's Will, Jesus Christ, Leadership, Life of a pastor, Local Church
Tagged Church, Church Membership, Local Church, Pastors
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Who will live forever in the dwelling place of God?
_ Do we have any way to know who will be in heaven? Who will live forever in the dwelling place of God – with their Creator and Redeemer? It seems far too easy (and perhaps less disturbing) to attach our … Continue reading
Posted in D. A. Carson, Gospel, Gospel-centered, Greatness, Heaven, Humility, Jesus Christ, Kingdom, Pride, Regeneration, Repentance, Salvation
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Since Christ died for all …
Reflect on the text “Christ’s love controls us. Since we believe that Christ died for all, we also believe that we have all died to our old life. He died for everyone so that those who receive his new life will no … Continue reading
Posted in D. A. Carson, Deacons, Death of Christ, James, Life, Life of a pastor, Repentance, Rob Bell
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Postmodern – people still want to know what it means
Postmodern concern for plurality, diversity and tolerance have not led to a more stable and secure society. Instead, the postmodern era exchanged one misguided mood for another. Postmodernity was fueled by a shift from the human optimism of modernity (based on scientific certainty and technological progress), to a pessimistic mood of skepticism and uncertainty. Continue reading
Posted in Culture, D. A. Carson, Emerging Leaders, Philosophy, Postmodern, Worldview
Tagged Leadership, Ministry, Philosophy, Postmodernity, Psychology
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Remember their sacrifices
The last Monday of May is set aside to remember those who answered the call of duty and laid down their lives in a service toward their fellow citizens. Originally known as Decorations Day, mourners honored the Civil War dead by decorating … Continue reading
Posted in Culture of Honor, D. A. Carson, Darrell Cole, Death, Democracy, Democrats, Good Wars, Honor, Just War, Justice, Love, Memorial Day, Military, Peace, Politics, Radical love, Republican, Terrorism, War
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