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: Scripture
Freedom Clouds
Like cumulus thunder clouds that constantly morph into new shapes, so the freedom to choose life as we desire it, tends to boil, split, and clash in stormy contrasts of opinion. We all recognize clouds. We all value freedom. No … Continue reading
Posted in Claiming Christ Family Study
Tagged Christianity, clouds, free will, freedom, pro choice, Scripture
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Will Of God: Revelation or Rot?
“God wills it!” So justified the brutal era known as the Crusades. In Claiming Christ, my family took some time to consider what the Bible has to say about understanding the Will of God and how that compares to popular … Continue reading
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Tagged agenda, Christianity, Scripture, truth, will of God
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Truth Be Told: Blinded By the Light. 4
It is like what happens on those long, late night trips, where the eyes grow weary of the monotonous yellow lines zipping by on the road, and then a car crests the hill just ahead and blinds you with their … Continue reading
Posted in Approaching Scripture
Tagged blind, Christianity, lie, practical theology, Scripture, truth
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Truth Be Told: That which Rightly Reflects. 2
What is truth? Although there may be as many answers to that query as there are people, that is not the case when it comes to Scripture. In the word of God, truth is not subjective. It is not the … Continue reading
Posted in Approaching Scripture
Tagged Christianity, facts, Jesus, law, Scripture, test, theology, true, truth
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Discovering Repentance: The book
From the Pillar of Fire at night to the risen Savior, no other expression answers the call of God like REPENTANCE. We hear it repeated over six dozen times beginning from the oldest books of Scripture: “He makes them listen … Continue reading
Posted in Prison Ministry
Tagged book, Christianity, discovering, jail, ministry, prison, repentance, Scripture, truth
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Assurance of Salvation: Peter’s Perspective
“There will be false teachers among you” (2 Pet 2:1) There are many points of entry into the realm of Truth, but Today, the dynamic Apostle Peter will be our guide. At one point, he justifies the content of his … Continue reading
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Tagged apostasy, Assurance, Christianity, Peter, salvation, Scripture, theology, truth
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Approval Rating: The danger of social dependency
Most forms of leadership and success nurse from the breast of popularity. Democratic Presidents achieve their office and power by acquiring the most votes. Movie stars, musicians, and artists of all flavors bet their futures on notoriety. Business tycoons and … Continue reading
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Tagged approval, Christian, Gospel, motive, please, popula, Scripture
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Smashing the Yoke of Dangerous Friendships: A commentary on Church Unity
There are times when Christians must break off all connection with other Christians. This reality is so disturbing to even consider, that it is little wonder that many ignore what the Bible says and prefer to substitute their own ideas … Continue reading
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Tagged bible, Christianity, friendship, Jesus, Scripture, unity, yoke
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You Cannot Be My Disciple
Conditions, conditions, conditions. Why does Jesus put so many conditions on being Christian? Doesn’t he realize that such an idea is contrary to Protestantism? It is not easy accepting Scripture for what it says. Verse after verse, in our devotional … Continue reading
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Tagged Calvin, Christianity, condition, disciple, Jesus, Luther, practical theology, protestant, Scripture
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Translation Trust: Believing what your Bible says (2 of 2)
Those who have delved into their storied past through identification of their historic family tree, have often unpacked shocking details, unexplained mysteries, and even notable names that likely graced the lips of highfalutin “gossipeers” in their day. Such notoriety exists … Continue reading
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Tagged alexandrian, bible, bizantine, Christian, family tree, Holy Spirit, Scripture, text, theology, translation
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