We are thankful for the great opportunities which God gives to us every day. The greatest blessings we can enjoy in this life are the blessings which God has given to the church. “He has blessed us with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places in Christ Jesus” (Ephesians 1:3). A great part of those … Continue reading Working Together
Author: Donnie L. DeBord
Always Winter?
"Ye see, dearly beloved, how great protection there is for them that are chastened by the Master: for being a kind father He chasteneth us to the end that we may obtain mercy through His holy chastisement" (1 Clement 56:16). In his book The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe, C. S. Lewis wrote the … Continue reading Always Winter?
HOPE
Hope is, “The confidence that, by integrating God’s redemptive acts in the past with trusting human responses in the present, the faithful will experience the fullness of God’s goodness both in the present and in the future.”[1] Remember we have hope. All is not lost. Jesus lives. He invites you to come to him and … Continue reading HOPE
Why Theology Matters to My Personal Life
What Doctrine Gives You the Most Joy?
I came across this question recently, "What Bible doctrine gives you the most joy?". We don't usually think of doctrine as something which gives us joy. Many doctrines of God are deep and keep our minds occupied trying to discover the truth of the matter. We think of the doctrine of the Trinity. How can … Continue reading What Doctrine Gives You the Most Joy?
INSIGHT
Merriam-Webster’s dictionary defined the word “insight”as, “the power or act of seeing into a situation.” Wise living requires insight. Otherwise suffering will be multiplied. The book of Proverbs is devoted to sharing wisdom or insight for living. In chapter nine of that book we read, “Whoever is simple, let him turn in here!” To him … Continue reading INSIGHT
Dogmatics
God’s Gracious Promises of Life in the Covenants
That God is the source of life is presented in the creation of the heavens and the earth. That life given by God to man was rejected as sin was accepted. From that point forward sinfulness increased on the earth till "God saw the earth, and behold, it was corrupt, for all flesh had corrupted … Continue reading God’s Gracious Promises of Life in the Covenants
Showers of Blessing
"There shall be showers of blessing: This is the promise of love; There shall be seasons refreshing, Sent from the Savior above. Showers of blessing, Showers of blessing we need; Mercy-drops round us are falling, But for the showers we plead." God's promises are showers of blessings. This doesn't mean that there will not be … Continue reading Showers of Blessing
The Immutability of God
What Is Immutability? You may have heard this phrase or description of God all your life but never really understood what it means. The immutability of God refers to his unchanging nature. He does not change in his character, his nature, his purposes, or his will. "It is that perfection of God by which He … Continue reading The Immutability of God
Donnie's Dogmatics 