Jesus said this to a religious leader named Nicodemus: Jn 3:3 Jesus answered him, “ Truly, truly, I say to you, unless one is born again he cannot see the kingdom of God.” (ESVST) There have been so many theories that lead to doctrines that contribute to theologies based on this passage. It is really … Continue reading Water and Spirit
Category: Grace
Hands lifted high
The Bible has lots of funny (strange) stories. Some of them I just tuck away in the "I don't understand but it is OK" box and someday I'm sure I'll get some kind of revelation. I had one of those stories jump out of the box for me this week. It is actually a beautiful … Continue reading Hands lifted high
The Gifts of Mercy and Grace
You know the courtroom scene. There is the criminal found guilty and the judge is about to pass judgement and sentence the guy for punishment. Then the judge does a strange thing and says "you are free to go." Now this guy is guilty, really guilty. He did rob the bank and shoot the teller and ... … Continue reading The Gifts of Mercy and Grace
“So help me God”
When I joined the Navy I was pretty clueless. My aspiration was to be an astronaut and landing on Aircraft Carriers would really look good on a resume. Space travel to me wasn't science fiction but just a few schools from reality and the Navy had schools. I was sure I could endure anything of … Continue reading “So help me God”
Master Lord King Father
We have become a fatherless society. OK, maybe too strong of a statement and not universal, but the enemy has been attacking fatherhood from the very beginning. Since the fall we have given the enemy all kinds of opportunity to destroy the family unit, especially the father-child relationship. God's design is perfect but our perception … Continue reading Master Lord King Father
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