Thinking Theology Archive

  • Classical Christian writers (Augustine and Pascal in particular) indicate that such longing points to a ‘God-shaped’ hole in us that can only be satisfied by God Himself

    O LORD, be gracious to us; we long for you – Isaiah 33:2

    Classical Christian writers (Augustine and Pascal in particular) indicate that such longing points to a ‘God-shaped’ hole in us that can only be satisfied by God Himself

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  • Unfortunately, many Christians seem to have allowed themselves to be sucked into this [self-esteem, self-love, self-actualization] movement under the false impression that the Mosaic command, endorsed by Jesus, that we love our neighbor as ourselves is a command to love ourselves as well as our neighbor.

    John Stott – Loving yourself?

    Unfortunately, many Christians seem to have allowed themselves to be sucked into this [self-esteem, self-love, self-actualization] movement under the false impression that the Mosaic command, endorsed by Jesus, that we love our neighbor as ourselves is a command to love ourselves as well as our neighbor.

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  • Jesus says “No one can serve two masters. Either you will hate the one and love the other, or you will be devoted to the one and despise the other

    You cannot serve both God and money

    Jesus says “No one can serve two masters. Either you will hate the one and love the other, or you will be devoted to the one and despise the other

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  • Ravi Zacharias discusses the exclusive claims of Christ verses the world's major religions

    how do you know that christianity is true?

    Ravi Zacharias discusses the exclusive claims of Christ verses the world's major religions

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  • Many times I have spoken to people about their need of Jesus Christ to save them from the wrath to come, and they have replied, “Surely God wouldn’t send anyone...

    RIGHTEOUSNESS OR WRATH – WHICH WILL IT BE? – Jack Arnold

    Many times I have spoken to people about their need of Jesus Christ to save them from the wrath to come, and they have replied, “Surely God wouldn’t send anyone...

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  • From our limited earthly perspective, we cannot see any reason for suffering.

    Why does God allow suffering?

    From our limited earthly perspective, we cannot see any reason for suffering.

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  • Zion, the name conjures images of a majestic kingdom beyond compare, an imposing fortress upon a Holy mountain, shining in glory, its turrets proclaiming its invincibility to the known world.

    The Kingdom of Zion

    Zion, the name conjures images of a majestic kingdom beyond compare, an imposing fortress upon a Holy mountain, shining in glory, its turrets proclaiming its invincibility to the known world.

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  • No wonder people are deeply confused about the nature of love. It is a word that we use to describe our feelings towards our mother, our spouse, our children and even icecream and chocolate.

    What is Love?

    No wonder people are deeply confused about the nature of love. It is a word that we use to describe our feelings towards our mother, our spouse, our children and even icecream and chocolate.

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  • Russell (2002) states given the increasing levels of hostility and hate that exist in both the church and the world, is there a more important question than “Who is my...

    Go and be a Neighbour

    Russell (2002) states given the increasing levels of hostility and hate that exist in both the church and the world, is there a more important question than “Who is my...

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  • Video interview with Jim Caviezel sharing his faith and experience of playing the Christ. His humility and faith are noticable.

    Jim Caviezel interview about Passion of the Christ

    Video interview with Jim Caviezel sharing his faith and experience of playing the Christ. His humility and faith are noticable.

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