Category Archives: Study of God

Does God control everything?

Posted on March 8, 2022 by Wisdomforlife

Does God have a plan that will conquer what feels like the chaos of human history? If God has control over everything, is he not a cosmic puppeteer pulling our strings when he wants us to dance? Continue reading →

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Knowing the One who knows you

Posted on January 22, 2022 by Wisdomforlife

These truths are grounds for worship, not confusion. Continue reading →

Posted in Doctrine of election, Mad at God, Questioning God, Seeing God, Seeking God, Study of God, Theodicy, Theology, Walking with God | Tagged , | Leave a comment

God’s actions and our responses

Posted on December 6, 2019 by Wisdomforlife

Deep and urgent matters that must be talked about and taught the way Scripture reveals them. Continue reading →

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God’s heart toward a broken world

Posted on August 9, 2016 by Wisdomforlife

How does a sovereign, all-powerful God relate to a broken fallen world filled with so much evil, suffering and sadness?
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A Great Statement of Faith

Posted on September 2, 2013 by Wisdomforlife

The essence of God’s action in wrath is to give men what they choose, in all its implications: nothing more, and equally nothing less. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian worldview, Christianity, Evil in the world, Glorify God, God's Patience, God's control, God's Heart, God's Love, God's power, God's Will, Gospel, Grace, J. I. Packer, Jesus Christ, John R. W. Stott, John Stott, Origin of Sin, Problem of evil, Reformed Theology, Salvation, Seeking God, Sin, Sovereignty, Study of God, Suffering, Theodicy, Theology, Walking with God | 1 Comment

Teach this truth to new believers

Posted on February 10, 2013 by Wisdomforlife

Discipline is an unavoidable part of God’s plan for spiritual transformation. Christian discipleship should teaching about the fact that, “The Lord disciplines those he loves.” Some Christians are not experiencing spiritual growth because they don’t understand this truth.  ___ A failure to … Continue reading →

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Misunderstanding the ways of God

Posted on January 29, 2012 by Wisdomforlife

Here’s a truth we can’t afford to ignore, misunderstand, or underestimate: “The Lord disciplines those He loves.”  Discipline is part of God’s plan for spiritual transformation – for all of His children. If you’ve known the Lord for any length … Continue reading →

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Living within the tension of two truths

Posted on October 23, 2011 by Wisdomforlife

  “This is my Father’s world. O let me ne’er forget that though the wrong seems oft so strong, God is the ruler yet.” The wrong seems oft so strong, God is the ruler yet. Example #1.  Genesis 45:4-8 “Then … Continue reading →

Posted in Counseling, D. A. Carson, Doctrine of election, Elect, Encouragement, Evil in the world, Fear of God, Freedom, God's control, God's Heart, God's Will, Mad at God, Predestination, Questioning God, Revenge, Sovereignty, Study of God, Theodicy, Uncategorized, Will of God, Worldview | 1 Comment

Do we worship God in Trinity?

Posted on October 2, 2011 by Wisdomforlife

 I have enjoyed the resources and dialogue on the Gospel Coalition website (co-founded by D. A. Carson and Tim Keller). They have an excellent Confessional statement  and Vision for ministry. I have participated in a number of discussions and featured one post … Continue reading →

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3 tough questions for the Church

Posted on April 1, 2009 by Wisdomforlife

How do we treat with utmost seriousness the lines between belief and unbelief, between those who live within the boundaries of saving grace and those who do not, while at the same time remaining open to (with active appreciation for) all that is good, beautiful and true outside of those boundaries? Continue reading →

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