Man at his best is empty. At our job site, we labeled expended cans of hazardous materials with two letters MT to remind us they were EMPTY of anything harmful or good. Without Christ, man at his best is MT. “Verily every man at his best state is altogether vanity” (Psalm 39:5 KJV).
Author: Ken
Is the Book of Nature Written by God in the Language of Mathematics?
Is the book of nature written by God in the language of mathematics, or was Galileo only attempting a clever metaphor to prevent papal censure? Ask Galileo. But, more important, did the Almighty smile when Galileo coined those words? “The heavens declare the glory of God; and the firmament sheweth His handywork” (Psalm 19:1 KJV).
Was the Creation of Heaven and Earth a Miracle of God?
Was the Creation of Heaven and Earth a miracle of God? If a miracle defies Natural Law for explanation, then does Creation taking place in Six Literal Days defy the scientific explanation of evolution over a far greater epoch of time? If we accept the plain statement of Scripture in Genesis, then God created in Six Literal Days and rested on the Seventh. “For in six days the LORD made heaven and earth, the sea, and all that in them is, and rested the seventh day: wherefore the LORD blessed the sabbath day, and hallowed it” (Exodus 20:11).
Yahweh Knows How to Turn Raw Confidence in Him to Mature Patience
Yahweh knows how to turn raw confidence in Him to mature patience. “Knowing this, that the trying of your faith worketh patience” (James 1:3 KJV). If anyone can tell us what patience is, the Lord can. The faith that pleases Him will be tested to produce the fruit of patience. Just ask Job.
Christian Supernaturalism Relies on Christ to Make Us Free and Stay Free
Christian Supernaturalism relies upon Christ to make us free and stay free. We become increasingly freed from all that holds and controls us in our present existence, as well as, Christ controlling our actions towards others in liberating them. “Stand fast therefore in the liberty wherewith Christ hath made us free, and be not entangled again with the yoke of bondage” (Galatians 5:1 KJV).
Christian Supernaturalism Appreciates Our Supernatural Liberation in Christ
Christian Supernaturalism appreciates our supernatural liberation in Christ, while building the Kingdom of God in the material world. “The Spirit of the Lord GOD is upon me; because the LORD hath anointed me to preach good tidings unto the meek; He hath sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives, and the opening of the prison to them that are bound” (Isaiah 61:1 KJV). Jesus began His ministry reading this Scripture in the synagogue at Nazareth, sat down, and said, “This day is this scripture fulfilled in your ears” (Luke 4:21 KJV).
Christianity Isn’t the Only Supernatural Religion in the World
Christian Supernaturalism is, of course, Christianity, but it’s with the understanding, Christianity isn’t the only supernatural religion in the world. “For though there be that are called gods, whether in heaven or in earth, (as there be gods many, and lords many,) But to us there is but one God, the Father, of whom are all things, and we in Him; and one Lord Jesus Christ, by whom are all things, and we by Him” (1Corinthians 8:5-6 KJV).
Dechurched Christianity, Victim of Perfect Storm
Dechurched Christianity is a victim of a perfect storm. Meaninglessness of life, religious abuse and moral corruption, workism trumping religious community, gradual loss of the willingness to believe, emotional engagement being found just as easily somewhere else. Dechurched Christianity practically demonstrates the Organized Church no longer represents Christ. “Behold, I stand at the door, and knock: if any man hear My voice, and open the door, I will come in to him, and will sup with him, and he with Me” (Revelation 3:20 KJV).
Prayer Is Participating With God
Prayer is participating with God in what He is doing and intends to do in His kingdom. “Thus saith the Lord GOD; I will yet for this be enquired of by the house of Israel, to do it for them; I will increase them with men like a flock” (Ezekiel 36:37 KJV).
Prayer Is Not
Prayer is not determining how to get God to do what we want, but petitioning the Almighty to do what He is determined to do. This would silence many a prayer meeting and explain the lack of many a Bible study. “After this manner therefore pray ye: Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven” (Matthew 6:9-10 KJV).
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