Atonement Atonement has always been a bloody subject – going all the way back to Genesis 3 when God gave Adam and Eve animal skins to cover…… Read more “Penal Substitutionary Atonement – Part 2 – so glad you came back!”
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Penal Substitutionary Atonement – Part 1 – give it a go, it’s not that academic. :-)
Someone I know was concerned about a family member who said that penal substitutionary atonement wasn’t biblical. It concerned her. In that moment all I could really…… Read more “Penal Substitutionary Atonement – Part 1 – give it a go, it’s not that academic. :-)”
Waiting for the Lord
Waiting is hard. It taxes our patience. It can leave us frustrated, it can lead to unholy thoughts, and cause us to feel irritated, uncomfortable, annoyed, and…… Read more “Waiting for the Lord”
Doctrine of the Trinity
Out of all the doctrines in Christianity, the doctrine of the Trinity is the most intimidating for me. I was tempted to skip this one! And I…… Read more “Doctrine of the Trinity”
Systematic Theology – the Doctrine of God
What is the Doctrine of God? Or Theology Proper? This is one that I’d like to start with. Because it’s kinda foundational for many other doctrines. How…… Read more “Systematic Theology – the Doctrine of God”
Systematic Theology – huh? what now?
About 9 months ago or so, I did an online course entitled “Introduction to Systematic Theology” given by Dr. Scott Swain of the First Presbyterian Church of…… Read more “Systematic Theology – huh? what now?”
Prayer Talk Follow up – Discipleship
Discipleship and Prayer Unlike mentoring, discipleship is distinctly Christian. Discipleship is to be centered in the Word, Christ – focused, and in prayer. Vanessa Hawkins describes discipleship…… Read more “Prayer Talk Follow up – Discipleship”
my prayer talk
I haven’t been active on here, simply because I was preparing to give a speech and that took up so much time!! A few weeks ago, I…… Read more “my prayer talk”
Theology…why does it matter, anyway?
Theology…. why does it matter, anyway? The term “theology” sometimes gets a bad rap. Often, when people are encouraged to “study theology”, all they can see is…… Read more “Theology…why does it matter, anyway?”
Theology Musings 