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: truth
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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Divine Direction – Seeking Clarity
We all want to know the right answer. Whether it is a student in school, or a businessman evaluating a new investment opportunity, or a mom trying to raise her child, or a Christian looking for direction in choices they … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Gospel, Christian Living
Tagged Christianity, clarity, knowing, Prayer, revelation, Scripture, truth
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Jesus Broke The Law – or did he?
It is one of those disturbing questions that haunt the theology and teaching of many Christians. Did Jesus perfectly keep the Mosaic Law? It seems unthinkable to even ask such a question, since it is rightly believed that he always … Continue reading
Truth or Knowledge: A Lesson of Pursuit
To catch a bird as easily as a mouse, a cat must be more than just faster, craftier, or in possession of sharper weapons. In order to be a skilled hunter, he must also be intimately familiar with his prey. … Continue reading
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Tagged Christian, Christianity, knowledge, prey, pursuit, reality, truth
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Interpreting Symbols on a Page – Category vs Substance
Language is a curious thing. It is the vehicle through which we convey our thoughts, wants, and meanings, but of itself it is just a lifeless set of repeating patterns. Neither words, nor the letters that form words, have any … Continue reading
Posted in Approaching Scripture
Tagged category vs substance, Christian, Christianity, interpretation, Scripture, truth
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Lord of All: The Right of Expectation
Two thousand years of Christian history, and still people struggle with what it means for Jesus to be Lord. As prophesied by the Holy Spirit, through nearly all the Bible writers, many ministers will look and sound good, but distort … Continue reading
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Tagged Christian, Christianity, grace, Lord Jesus, salvation, truth
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Question: Systematic Theology
Students dare not question the logic of logic—it is considered illogical and deserving of rebuke. Philosophically, there is no greater foundation commonly accepted than that which can be reasoned. The rationalizations from the human mind are considered the bedrock of … Continue reading
Posted in Approaching Scripture
Tagged Christian, Christianity, human reason, systematic theology, truth
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Straw-Man Tactics
One of the talents of a trained debater—be it a politician, public relations person, or a preacher—is to establish identifiable targets to knock down. Hidden and moving targets are difficult to confront. A stationary target, and especially one we ourselves … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Gospel, Christian Living
Tagged apologetics, Christian, Christianity, debate, doctrine, straw-man, theology, theory, truth
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Why? I just need to know why!
From age to age, the most asked question by every person from every culture throughout history has been, “why?”. Philosophers, scientists, politicians, parents, news-watchers and star-gazers, and all those who struggle at times, want to know why. Why did this … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living
Tagged answer, Christian, Christianity, God, grief, question, seek, seeking, suffering, truth, why
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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
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Tagged anchor, belief, Calvin, Christian, Christianity, church, deception, denomination, doctrine, false teaching, foundation, Gospel, interpretation, Luther, Pope, Scripture, truth
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