Kevin Graham, Christian Author
We who know what it is to fear the Lord, do what we can to persuade others...For Christ's love compels us (2 Cor 5:11).
Tag Archives: belief
Prepare for the Shock of Advent
The coming of Jesus confronts the most important beliefs of God’s people. It was true for the Jews, and it will likely be the same for Christians. Advent is a term used to speak about the coming of Jesus, which … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Gospel, Christian Living
Tagged advent, belief, Christian, Christianity, doctrine, salvation, trinity
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The Gideon Complex
Sickness and disease are most often acquired as a social condition, rather than by isolated infection. Much like sin, contagions are typically transferred from those around us; and, in spite of our cautions, are most often passed on to those … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Gospel
Tagged belief, Christian, Christianity, faith, Gideon Complex, miracles, Scripture, Word of God
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Setting Your Anchor on the Gospel (3 of 3)
The boy and his best friend could track everything, but one wily coon always seemed to stay one trick ahead. An old-timer suggested he try the Shiny Trick. Along a known racoon trail, the boy drilled a hole in a … Continue reading
Posted in Approaching Scripture, Christian Gospel, Christian Living
Tagged anchor, belief, Calvin, Christian, Christianity, church, deception, denomination, doctrine, false teaching, foundation, Gospel, interpretation, Luther, Pope, Scripture, truth
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Truth Transcends
Truth cannot be reasoned. [A previous series on this blog presented the concept of Truth, but this article will consider the philosophical problem.] Philosophy is only as good as the validity of thought. Incorrect thinking leads to poor observations. To … Continue reading
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Tagged belief, Christian, Christianity, circular reasoning, evidence, faith, God, logic, philosophy, proof, prove, reality, reason, science, truth
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To Be or Not Be Christian
That is the question. To be Christian is a declaration of the Spirit of God, not a claim established by you or me. It has taken over two years, at our family-pace, to study through the concepts presented in the … Continue reading
Posted in Claiming Christ Family Study
Tagged belief, Christian, Christianity, faith, in him, Jesus, oneness, truth
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Claim Blame
Do you claim Christ? As we draw down on the closing chapters of the book Claiming Christ, we fall upon a recounting of several dozen references about what God thinks about those who make dramatic claims of faith but lack … Continue reading
Posted in Claiming Christ Family Study
Tagged belief, Christ, Christianity, claim, faith, false, Scripture, truth
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Wishful Thinking Ain’t Believ’n
All you gotta do is Believe! This week I heard a pastor give the encouragement to church attendees that as long as you just believe that you have assurance, then you will be saved. Later that day, while engaging with … Continue reading
Posted in Claiming Christ Family Study
Tagged Assurance, belief, believe, Christianity, obedience, obey, wishful thinking
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What Flavors of Snake Oil Have You Tasted?
It seems like everybody has an answer for what ails. A cursory glance at the news reveals a shocking variety of modern snake oils. In parts of Africa, widows are taught that they need and must pay for sex-cleansing by … Continue reading
Posted in Claiming Christ Family Study
Tagged Assurance, belief, Christianity, confidence, eternity, faith, practical theology, romans, salvation, snake oil
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Bible Thumping Motives
The most popular book in human history continues to spawn many different styles of approach. Classic groupings in how Christians attempt to apply biblical instruction to their lives are often labeled as Conservative or Liberal. Further distinctions are often made … Continue reading
Posted in Approaching Scripture
Tagged authority, belief, bible, Christianity, Scripture, sola scriptura, truth
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