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Pastor for 30 years.
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Some thoughts about emperor worship
I am currently teaching through the book of Revelation in Sunday school and this past week we were in chapter 17 which begins with John being invited by one of the seven angels who poured out the seven bowls to… Read More ›
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Temptation: A form of suffering
We often don’t think of temptation as a form of suffering, but the New Testament does support such an idea. God calls us to himself in salvation and then calls us to live a godly life while still possessing our sinful… Read More ›
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Cure for a restless soul
Those of us who pastor churches know all too well that many in the flock are restless creatures. It’s really an oxymoron when you think about it; sheep who are busy, tired, and running around like crazy when in fact… Read More ›
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Sweet thoughts regarding sheep
In an article I recently wrote, I came across this comment by Frederick W. Robertson regarding the relationship of shepherds and their sheep. It seems worth posting. Beneath the burning skies and the clear starry night of Palestine there grows up… Read More ›
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Doctrinal infidelity? That’s a matter of interpretation!
Recently I had a discussion with a very good friend who serves on the pastoral staff of a church where the senior pastor has been charged with “doctrinal infidelity.” My friend is also in the crosshairs of this man. The charge… Read More ›
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Life: Better now or later?
Yesterday morning I began preaching through 1 John. I could not help note that in the first two verses John mentioned “life” three times. In v.1 he tells his readers that he was a personal witness having heard, seen, and… Read More ›
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Merry Christmas
μορφῇ θεοῦ … μορφὴν δούλου (Phil 2:6-7) Christ, by highest heaven adored, Christ, the everlasting Lord, late in time behold him come, offspring of a Virgin’s womb. Veiled in flesh the Godhead see: hail, the incarnate Deity, pleased as… Read More ›
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Hello world!
This is the first blog of “God Incarnate” and the first blog I have ever written. The name of the blog is rooted in two facts. First, some 30 years after God graciously saved this wretched sinner, I am still… Read More ›