A False Pursuit Of Christ

During the week, I refuted a statement by a friend that Christianity promises riches to believers. And his basis was; For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that though he was rich, yet for your sake he became poor, so that you by his poverty might become rich (2Cor. 8:9). I tried … Continue reading A False Pursuit Of Christ

By His Stripes We Are Healed

Who his own self bare our sins in his own body on the tree, that we, being dead to sins, should live unto righteousness: by whose stripes ye were healed (1 Peter 2:24KJV). Perhaps one of the popular teachings of our time is the health and wealth gospel which teaches that God wants believers to … Continue reading By His Stripes We Are Healed

A BLIND FAITH OR A REASONABLE FAITH?

A very good read.

1mistereddy's avatarThoughts Of A Reformed Man

True faith is not believing against evidence. Rather, true faith involves trusting in the evidence that God has amply provided in and through His Word. That faith is not without what Calvin called evidences; rather, it is a faith that surrenders to or acquiesces to the evidences. 

– R.C. Sproul, Faith and Reason

In our age today, questions seem to be raised about almost everything. In our Christian walk, we will inevitably face some of these questions. The response given by many evangelicals when some of these questions are posed is, “I don’t know, it’s all faith. I just believe, brother.” After all, they say, “blessed are those who believe without seeing.” Now, if this answer was ever given to me as a response to a question, I would be extremely disappointed. The Christian worldview, after all, is supposed to be the most logically consistent worldview. Why then, are…

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Finding Purpose In Life.

Why am I here? What's the purpose of my existence? These are legitimate questions. Not surprising, there are no shortage of literature on the subject---both Christian and secular. If you enter most Christian bookshops, the most popular titles on the shelves are those offering one motivation or the other on how to succeed in life, … Continue reading Finding Purpose In Life.