One of the things I admire about the people I have read biographies for, is the number of them who would be able to deliver a talk or a sermon at the drop of a hat. Part of this ability is undeniably the work of the Holy Spirit and the person’s reliance on Him for…
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Just wanted to quickly share some good news from last week: I passed my driving test! To be honest it was a pretty nerve racking experience, I don’t usually get too nervous for tests. But this time it was undeniable. Even the examiner told me to calm down! 😀 7 driving faults to my name…
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Genesis 4 includes the story of Cain and Abel, the man who killed his brother. But there is a lot more going on in this passage than meets the eye. For starters, it is where we first start to really see the beginnings of faith in the human race. Yes, Adam and Eve were supposed…
Read more Genesis 4:1-26 Part 2: Faith is Demonstrated
One of the reasons we are studying Systematic Theology is because it helps to equip us to carry out the Great Commission; it helps us to make disciples. When Jesus says ‘make disciples’ there are three aspects to this: going, baptising and teaching. This is relevant because in order to teach a subject, it is…
Read more Systematic Theology 6: The Four Characteristics of Scripture (2) Clarity
Systematic Saturday! Please find below, my notes for Systematic Theology Chapter 2: The Word of God. In this chapter Wayne Grudem outlines the different forms of the ‘Word of God’: As Jesus (John 1:1 & 14) and as speech. He then looks at the different types of God’s speech (Decrees, Words of personal address, through…
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