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: Christ
Cold Love in the Face of Global Warming
All the reports over the past week are thousands of miles away. A Christian missionary is kidnapped in Nigeria by those angry with what she represents. Christians in Libya are attacked and decapitated for world-wide viewing. Dozens of Christians are … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Gospel, Christian Living
Tagged bible, Christ, Christian, Christianity, Coptic, differences, ISIS, Jesus, love, Scripture
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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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Blinded By Power
Significance in this life is often measured by the degree of impact one has on others. Few would argue that the more influential the position, the greater the extent of possible impact. Power is motivational. It is also intoxicating. My … Continue reading
Top Dog: The Assumption of Superiority
It is a curious reality of dedicated sports fans that, in spite of their cherished teams record, they are number one. Perhaps it a universal trait of human desire that we all want to claim superior status over others. We … Continue reading
Posted in Claiming Christ Family Study
Tagged bible, Christ, God, hypocrite, number one, saved, sports fan, top dog
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Partially Complete: When the Oxy Becomes the Moron
It was my daughters turn to read. As she skillfully parlayed the verbiage, we paused to reflect on a curious dichotomy presented by Jesus. Our family was taking turns reading the few pages of the Introduction to Claiming Christ which … Continue reading
Posted in Claiming Christ Family Study
Tagged bible study, Christ, Christian, dark, doctrine, light, oxymoron
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A Tribute to the Rugged Peaks of Glory
Many have attempted to summit a towering peak. Those who have succeeded relish both the accomplishment and the breath-taking views, forever changed by the experience. As a summary, to what has turned out to be a 10 month family bible … Continue reading
Posted in Wineskins Family Study
Tagged bible study, Christ, covenant, life, purpose, Scripture
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In Context: Strip Teasing the Layers, 3 of 3
Attempting to unveil further detail ought to come with music. Previously we viewed the ten Commandments of Context as a way of approaching how to study Scripture. Here we will take some time to consider why each layer is important … Continue reading
Posted in Approaching Scripture
Tagged bible, Christ, context, interpretation, Scripture, study, truth, Word
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Promises We Would Rather Do Without
It is not the destination that concerns most; it is the cost required in getting there. There is something inherently disturbing to be told that the ride is guaranteed to be painful. What is worse is that we are expected … Continue reading
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Tagged Christ, cross, new covenant, promises, suffering
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Foreskin: On the Knife’s Edge
Damned if you do, damned if you don’t! It might not register as the most appropriate topic around a dinner table, but it ranks as one of the most significant illuminators of true Christianity. Circumcision remains an eternal command, but … Continue reading
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Tagged Christ, Christianity, circumcision, Gospel, practical theology, Scripture
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Rocking the System of Worship
The first advent of Christ not only rocked the system of expected worship of the one true God, it forever altered how believers are to understand his word. (photographer) According to the author of Hebrews, “He sets aside the first … Continue reading
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Tagged bible study, Christ, Jesus, law, new covenant, revelation
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