Category Archives: Theology

Incomparable Power (Ephesians 1:19-23)

Posted on October 23, 2024 by salooper57

What are “the believing” believing? In my experience, many people who profess belief in God have little more than a blur or smear of religious thoughts – some quite pagan – about a God who is generally nice and will look after us and take us to heaven when we die. Continue reading →

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Jesus: Liberal or Conservative?

Posted on October 19, 2024 by salooper57

When it comes to the question of whether Jesus is a conservative or a liberal, I think there is evidence for both, but there is no evidence that he is a Republican or a Democrat. He calls Republicans and Democrats to join his side. He will not join theirs. Continue reading →

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Immeasurable Power (Ephesians 1:19-23)

Posted on October 16, 2024 by salooper57

…we will only experience God’s power if something in our life uses God’s power. Our houses have TVs and computers, stoves and dishwashers, fans and hairdryers, and they all use electricity. Is there anything in our lives that uses God’s power? Continue reading →

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The Power of Community to Shape Us

Posted on October 12, 2024 by salooper57

Into this mess, Jesus comes to save us. Instead of trying to hurdle into God’s place, as the first Adam did, the second Adam hurtles into the depths, like a skydiver trying to catch someone whose chute has failed. Continue reading →

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The Quiet Lives of Ordinary People

Posted on September 14, 2024 by salooper57

Kings and generals may sweep across the world like storms on the surface of history, but the current of all things will continue to move towards its goal. Continue reading →

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Doubt Wisely

Posted on September 7, 2024 by salooper57

The great English man of letters Malcolm Muggeridge was right when he claimed that we are living in one of the most gullible ages ever. Continue reading →

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From Shame to Pride: A Journey of Faith

Posted on August 31, 2024 by salooper57

I was navigating this world as a newly converted Christian. One of the guys who sat across the table from me in study hall – there were so many of us that study halls took place in the cafeteria and … Continue reading →

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Prayer: It’s Not an Individual Sport

Posted on August 7, 2024 by salooper57

When a group is so led by the Spirit … people don’t lift their voices; they lift their voice; and it is the voice of the Body of Christ Continue reading →

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Baptism (sermon video)

Posted on August 4, 2024 by salooper57

When you think about it, that is a strange thing to do. “You want to begin a new life? That’s fantastic! Let’s stick your head under water.” Continue reading →

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The Case for Judgment: Why It Is Necessary

Posted on July 27, 2024 by salooper57

The Associated Press once ran a story about Fidel Castro’s visit to Venezuela. The Cuban president used the occasion to sign a big oil contract with Venezuela, then toured the country with President Hugo Chavez, and took in an exhibition … Continue reading →

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