In times like these, it helps to recall that there have always been times like these.
Month: February 2009
Hug Grand Rapids!
I wanted to post about a great outreach we’ve been doing in our community for the last few years. It has been a hit each year, and annually we do more and more hugs. For Valentine’s Day, our small(but big-minded) church buys bags of Hershey’s Hugs, thousands of ziplock snack bags, and confetti, and printed… Continue reading Hug Grand Rapids!
Revelation and Truth
The work of the Holy Spirit in communicating God’s truth to man is now seen to have two stages. The first and objective stage is “revelation,” the disclosure of the truth in Scripture. The second and subjective stage may be called “illumination,” the enlightenment of our minds to comprehend the truth disclosed in Scripture. Each… Continue reading Revelation and Truth
Does God Make Us, or Do We?
Recently, I was asked the question by a friend in the ministry, “Does God make our flesh, or do our parents?” The explanation behind his question was as follows; John 3:6 That which is born of the flesh is flesh; and that which is born of the Spirit is spirit. I know God places an… Continue reading Does God Make Us, or Do We?