The following is an excerpt from a message given at my church and is great Christian food to meditate (spend time thinking) on. "Paul said in Romans 6:12: "What shall we say then? Are we to continue in sin so that grace may increase? May it never be! How shall we who died to … Continue reading Not Theoretical
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John 17:17
"Sanctify them in the truth; your word is truth." This verse is part of Jesus Christ's high priestly prayer. To become sanctified - to become holy as Christ is holy - requires the truth. Where do we find the truth? The answer is right there - "your word is truth." The word is all that's … Continue reading John 17:17
Imitators
God calls us to reflect Him in all things. The Greek verb for imitators is pronounced mim-ay-tay' and it's meaning goes beyond merely copying. It means, "positive imitation that arises by admiring the pattern set by someone worthy of emulation." God is certainly worth such imitation and he gave us the perfect example to emulate … Continue reading Imitators
Anger
As Christians, we are to ensure our anger is righteous. How do we do this? The word we see for anger in Ephesians verse 6 is Greek - or-gid'-zo. It is not an unbridled rage or anything of the sort but indicates a particular form of anger. It is "a deep-seated, determined and settled conviction." … Continue reading Anger
New Things Coming
As you know, I don't typically use this blog to speak on anything besides many of the basics of Christianity. Well, today is still Christian related but instead more an announcement - some new ventures are being undertaken. First of which is part of a collaboration with a member from my church: a new YouTube … Continue reading New Things Coming
Marriage – a short snippet
Marriage was instituted by God and designed by God. (See Genesis 2:18-25) At the heart of the relationship is companionship and intimacy, which BOTH husband and wife must promote by their actions. These things about marriage are not typically missed by Christians but this next point is missed in some circles. The relationship seen between … Continue reading Marriage – a short snippet
Sex
Sex is a powerful thing for all human beings, Christian or not. It is pleasure-filled, socially powerful, and a profoundly deep part of each of us. There is quite a bit that can be said about sex. However, in this post, I want to focus on how it points to something greater. Modern America primarily … Continue reading Sex
Getting Started
The point of this site? Posting answers to questions revolving around Christ and the scriptures. Why the title? monergist - one who believes in the one work; in this case referring to the one work of God in salvation. Historically, there was another form of monergism represented by Pelagius who believed in the one work of … Continue reading Getting Started
Monergist Gratia 