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Insist on the Gospel

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Growing in Love How do we grow in love? Have you ever thought about this difficult question? In some ways, it’s quite easy to fall in love. In other ways, it’s out of your hands. I remember falling in love with Jess. It was natural and unsought. It just happened. Other people were around, but I fell in love with her. And without much deliberation! So how do we grow in love … [Read more...] about Insist on the Gospel

The Formula for Spiritual Growth

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Most people love a formula. Do this. Do that. And you'll get this. Simple. No mystery. No strain. No unpredictability. We want a formula for dating, marriage, work, community, church, sports, and especially for our spiritual lives. Two cups of Bible. One half teaspoon of sermons. Three tablespoons of unsalted community. Stir in devotional book. Evenly pray pan. … [Read more...] about The Formula for Spiritual Growth

Baptism

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I have put together a brief FAQ on baptism. I have used this over the years in talking with candidates for baptism, and I thought I would share it has a helpful resource for you. It relies heavily on Grudem's Systematic, but I hope to update it further with other sources. So be sure to check back at hobotheology.com/baptism for updates. What does it mean to … [Read more...] about Baptism

What Are “These Things” in Titus 3:8?

by Derek 1 Comment

Paul writes to Titus, "The saying is trustworthy, and I want you to insist on these things, so that those who have believed in God may be careful to devote themselves to good works" (Titus 3:8). Sounds important. We better be careful here. So what exactly are "these things?"William D. Mounce (2000) argues: τούτων, "these things," refers back at least to the creed in vv … [Read more...] about What Are “These Things” in Titus 3:8?

Don’t Stop Believing

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Charles Spurgeon on the need for abiding faith: Oh that we might always live so that the Lord might see in all our actions that they spring from faith. Then shall our actions as well as ourselves be always accepted of Him by Christ Jesus, for the Lord has plainly declared, "the just shall live by faith; but if any man draws back, My soul shall have no pleasure in him" - that … [Read more...] about Don’t Stop Believing

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