It is commonplace to hear “by the grace of God…” as a part of our response to daily inquiries of how one is faring. Indeed, it has almost become an unwritten requirement to proper behavior and good social etiquette. So much so that even non-Christians unwittingly use this expression on daily basis. Alas, grace to … Continue reading O! The Grace Of God
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Taste and See: An Invitation to Read the Bible
In Ghana, it isn’t uncommon to hear many say their mother is the best cook in the world. That assertion has even found itself on to our TV screens: "My mother is the best cook in the world". Familiar lines? It has also gained entry into our adages. To convince someone of say, the efficacy … Continue reading Taste and See: An Invitation to Read the Bible
What’s God’s Will For My Life?
I am a Christian. I believe in the existence of a sovereign God who rules in the affairs of men for his good pleasure. The very idea of sovereignty presupposes that it is only what God has decisively planned that shall come to pass. However, no man exhaustively knows what God has specifically planned to … Continue reading What’s God’s Will For My Life?
Professionalism: An Antithesis To Biblical Shepherding
Every occupation require some amount of training to do. Often, those with the best training are usually the ones that are effective at producing desired results. Christians like to think of the work of a pastor as a calling as opposed to it being a profession. Typically, we distinguish a calling from a mere profession noting the concomitant … Continue reading Professionalism: An Antithesis To Biblical Shepherding
Book Review: Evangelistic Calvinism: Why The Doctrines of Grace are Good News
It is a very common mistake people who are new to Calvinism often make. They usually assume the five points of Calvinism, which is often referred to as the Doctrines of Grace, are harsh truths that Christians are to be wary of and should be avoided as much as possible or dispensed with entirely since … Continue reading Book Review: Evangelistic Calvinism: Why The Doctrines of Grace are Good News