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).
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Forgiven, Yet Still Under Judgment
Why are Christians under judgment? It seems absurd for Peter to inform believers that they are exposed to some divine review that demands obedience, if they have already been forgiven. Human courts don’t even allow offenders to be exposed to … Continue reading
Understanding God-talk
Have you ever wondered why God talks the way he does? So often, in Scripture, his words are shrouded in mystery, or stated in very curious ways. When people had the opportunity to ask him questions, his answers typically were … Continue reading
Posted in Approaching Scripture, Christian Gospel
Tagged bible, Christian, doctrines, Gospel, grace, interpretation, Scripture, theology, truth, Word
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Who I AM?
Questions are often recognized as the most powerful tool of human language. Whether through the Socratic method, or through some form of art that raises unexpected thoughts in the observer’s mind, questions confront assumptions and cause us to seek answers. … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Gospel
Tagged Christian, Christianity, Jesus, Life Question, self-awareness, Who Is This
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Mystery of Jesus as Lord
Many call Jesus Lord. Few really understand what they are saying. The name Lord, much like the name God, into whatever language or culture it is spoken, carries a wide range of intended meanings. As a pastor recently taught in … Continue reading
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Tagged Christian, Christianity, divinity, I AM, Jesus, Lord, name
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Mere Infants – Passionate Christians who are Worldly
Mirrors are not always kind, especially if we are Snow White or we are getting older. Still, we find them very useful in being able to see things about ourselves that otherwise are hard to recognize. The letters Paul wrote … Continue reading
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Tagged Christian, Christianity, denominations, division, membership, unity, worldly
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Whispers of Salvation–Are you listening for details?
Listening is a skill rarely taught in schools, in work, or even in church. Most people use listening as a method of personal benefit, rather than to learn or understand. Typically, we listen just enough to decide if there is … Continue reading
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Tagged Christian, Christianity, justify, salvation, sanctify
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Some Things God Will Never Share
There are two aspects of independence that God reserves to himself—two expressions of his will that he refuses to allow separately in any other living being. They are the two extremes of interaction. These two, God will not share with … Continue reading
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Tagged Christian, Christianity, divine rights, glory, worship, wrath
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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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Complacency Kills
Danger lurks everywhere, but sleep is sweet when a guard is well posted. Have you ever watched a bird or deer feeding? Animals that know that predators lurk in the shadows, eat with a constant alertness. They may drop their … Continue reading
The Legendary Artist
Art has power beyond most other subjects or disciplines. In varying degrees, it has existed in every society throughout history. Art is comparable to the tip of the spear—one often stained in blood. There is coming a day when a … Continue reading
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