John 14:21 Those in abusive relationships may still here the words “I love you” before or after experiencing those terrible acts of violence or verbal attacks. Those of us on the outside are appalled and know that this is not right and that this is not love at all. In those situations, the words “IContinue reading “Abusing God”
Category Archives: John
Who do you say Jesus is?
John 10:33 There are very few people who disregard the consensus that the Jesus who Christians follow actually existed. Historians, scholars, lawyers and investigators have no choice but to be convinced that this Jesus walked the earth due to the evidence available. What causes controversy and debate is who He was. Some say He wasContinue reading “Who do you say Jesus is?”
Misconceptions
John 3:17 I don’t know how many times I have heard people say that if they went to church the building would collapse, because they were expecting divine condemnation and judgement for their life choices. There are at least three misconceptions with this expectation. The first is that avoiding church does not hide one fromContinue reading “Misconceptions”
The new commandment
John 13:34-35 The Ten Commandments are often considered the benchmark or basis of good living even though they are impossible to completely fulfil. Even more difficult is Jesus’ command to his disciples to be known for their wholehearted and sacrificial love for each other. We tend to prefer to get stuck on the technicalities, interpretationContinue reading “The new commandment”
Eternity
If we stop and reflect on the achievements of humanity since the beginning of time it really is incredible. From the first fire lighting to the discovery of the uses of different metals then the ability to find ways to cut and shape wood and other materials. The complexity of generating meaningful and beautiful musicContinue reading “Eternity”
Who is sending who?
One of the questions that people ask is “How could a loving God send people to hell?” This can be asked in a genuinely concerned way or as a way of justifying someone’s unbelief. This famous verse (John 3:16) which is often quoted by Christians and often seen on signs and placards helps to answerContinue reading “Who is sending who?”
Unanswered prayer
As much as I want these words to be literally true, I realise that they can’t be. I don’t know how many times I have asked God for something, and it never happens. Whether I have been asking for healing or for the release of a financial burden or the change of someone’s behaviour andContinue reading “Unanswered prayer”
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