Author Archives: PS

The Three Tests of a True Christian

Posted on June 4, 2013 by PS

Have you ever debated whether someone you know is a true Christian or not?  You might argue that s/he has a strange belief or does a potentially immoral practice.  In the end, only God knows, but that doesn’t mean that … Continue reading →

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Order of Redemption – Part 2

Posted on June 1, 2013 by PS

This article is the second part of John Murray’s order of redemption continuing with sanctification and concluding with glorification.  As a refresher, the order follows these eight steps.  The concept of union with Christ is covered as a bonus at … Continue reading →

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Order of Redemption – Part 1

Posted on May 30, 2013 by PS

The process through which God saves His people, brings them into His family and conforms them to His image is known as the order of redemption.  The beginning through the end of redemption is seen in this passage from Romans … Continue reading →

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Complete Gospel

Posted on May 16, 2013 by PS

The Purtians maintained a robust, analytical and comprehensive understanding of the Gospel that covers a wider view of the doctrine of redemption that most of today’s Gospel presentations.  They went beyond today’s focus on sin and forgiveness and considered the … Continue reading →

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Ten Steps to Repentance from Sin – Zachary Crofton

Posted on May 13, 2013 by PS

Zachary Crofton, a 17th century Puritan minister, provides ten steps for those who want to repent of their sin and turn to God: Sit with care, constancy and conscience under the word of truth and gospel of grace Study the … Continue reading →

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The Savior – Prayer

Posted on May 10, 2013 by PS

God of all grace, You have give me a Savior produce in me a faith to live by Him, to make him all my desire, all my hope, all my glory. May I enter Him as my refuge, build on … Continue reading →

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Balance Beam Illustration – Francis Chan

Posted on May 7, 2013 by PS

Francis Chan uses a judge scoring a balance beam routine as an illustration of our life being judged by God.  His point is that if we life safe little lives and never take any risks to serve God, we will … Continue reading →

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Brief Summary of Muslim Beliefs

Posted on May 4, 2013 by PS

Here’s a brief summary of Islamic beliefs with specific attention to how they related to Christianity to help you understand the points of similarity and difference between the two religions.  The references in the parentheses are passages in the Qu’ran. … Continue reading →

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The Earth Stood Still – Video and Lyrics

Posted on April 25, 2013 by PS

This is a beautiful song about the incarnation.  The lyrics are below and the video is from Harvest Bible Chapel though the original song is from Future of Forestry. A teenage girl and her soon-to-be. A simple trip far as … Continue reading →

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On Wealth and Worry – Blomberg

Posted on April 23, 2013 by PS

In his article On Wealth and Worry, Craig Blomberg explains Jesus’ teaching on money from the Sermon on the Mount (Matthew 6).  The whole paper is worth reading, but the summary at the end is particularly helpful.  Blomberg’s analysis about … Continue reading →

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