Theology
Limitation of General Revelation — Why We Need More
General revelation gives sufficient evidence for God's existence but we are not capable of seeing the evidence clearly without transformation.
I've been a Christian for 30 years. I am married to my wife Janice, and we have four kids. I'm a full-time physician and part-time seminary student.
Theology
General revelation gives sufficient evidence for God's existence but we are not capable of seeing the evidence clearly without transformation.
Theology
This article answers an important question. “Why did God choose Jacob, not Esau?“ Rephrased, "On what basis did God choose Jacob over Esau?”
Christian Life
Here are 6 forms of pride that we need to recognize. The first three forms of pride are obvious. The second three are less conspicuous.
Biblical Studies
Genesis 36 gives us the genealogy of Isaac's older son Esau. Esau spurned his birthright, but God did not forget him. Rather God blessed Esau.
Theology
God reveals himself to everybody through general revelation. God reveals himself through nature, history (providence), and people.
Biblical Studies
In Genesis 35, Jacob returns to Bethel before seeing his father Isaac at Hebron and enduring several more trials including his wife Rachel's death.
Spiritual Growth
Prayer is an important spiritual discipline. God expects us to pray. He wants us to learn to pray, and he is faithful to answer our prayers.
Spiritual Growth
We cannot live a healthy Christian life without regular Bible intake. Hear it. Read and study it. Memorize and meditate on it. Then apply it.
Christian Basics
This article explains God's sovereign will and commanded will. It covers three meanings to God's guidance and four ways God guides indirectly.
Christian Basics
God expects all Christians to obey. It marks a true believer. There is blessing as we follow Christ's example of obedience.
Christian Basics
This article covers God's mandate for evangelism, the essential components of the gospel, and three tactics to employ in evangelism.
Christian Basics
This article identifies the various gifts of the Holy Spirit which are temporary and permanent and how they should be exercised in the church.