April, 2010 (8)
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Obeying God rather than men
It’s often hard to be sure when the commands of men do contradict the commands of God. Life isn’t simple. I hope that we can agree at least on some big principles. Here are four.
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There is a city bright
In dark Victorian cities, believers loved to sing about the bright eternal city that is to come. But who is entitled to enter that city? And how?
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Twelve foundation stones (6:12-16)
Why did Jesus call twelve apostles, no more, no less? These were to be the twelve founding fathers of the renewed Israel to which all believers belong.
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Who is a pardoning God like thee?
Micah was amazed that God should pardon sin. So was Samuel Davies. Are we?
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2 Thessalonians: Let no-one deceive you
Paul writes to a young church to address their confusion, to encourage them in persecution and to correct the wrong thinking that was developing. Yet from his powerful descriptions of Christ's return and the frightening events which precede it come real practical help for daily living.