In considering the gift of the Holy Spirit, it is essential to grasp its true essence—a divine and relational presence accomplished spiritually rather than a physical presence reduced to a mere tangible entity or set of abilities. After all, a non-corporeal (non-physical) omnipresent Spirit is already everywhere. The question is how does the Spirit relate … Continue reading How will the Father give the Holy Spirit to those who ask him?
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Blessed Trinity
Blessedness requires “(1) the absence of all evil, (2) the possession and presence of all good in the highest good, and also (3) the enjoyment of it, that is, the sense of it and a repose and joy in it.”[1] However, in God these attributes exist perfectly. Divine blessedness, according to van Mastricht, involves: the … Continue reading Blessed Trinity
Busy Bees
Photo by Lisa Fotios on Pexels.com Bees may very well be the most important animal on the planet (I do not view humans as animals. We are created in the image of God to be his reflecting ambassadors bringing about his rule on earth). Bees spread pollen. I don't like pollen, but we all depend … Continue reading Busy Bees
On Christian Love
Love is patient, love is kind and is not jealous; love does not brag and is not arrogant,does not act unbecomingly; it does not seek its own, is not provoked, does not take into account a wrong suffered, does not rejoice in unrighteousness, but rejoices with the truth; bears all things, believes all things, hopes all … Continue reading On Christian Love
Seasoned with Salt
Words matter. "Sticks and stones may break our bones, but words will never hurt me" the old saying goes. That is not true at all. Our bodies seem to heal much faster and easier than our feelings and relationships. Complaining, murmuring, gossip, slander, and divisiveness have no place in the character of God's people. Professor Dumbledore … Continue reading Seasoned with Salt
Meeting Challenges of Life
Have you ever, been up sick all night to be greeted before dawn with room full of hungry children needing your attention? Have you ever made it home on your last teaspoon of gas only to get 3 bills you can't pay and a notification of an overdraft on your account? Have you ever realized … Continue reading Meeting Challenges of Life
I BELIEVE IN GOD
The crisis of belief: An encounter with God requires faith….What you do in response to God's revelation reveals what you believe about God. True faith requires action (Henry Blackaby in "Experiencing God" page 135). Believing in God makes all the difference in life. Faith shapes our worldview. Faith shapes our values. Faith shapes our attitudes. … Continue reading I BELIEVE IN GOD
Donnie's Dogmatics 