Monthly Archives: July 2018

How our suffering Glorifies God

Posted on July 31, 2018 by Ken Temple

  See the link where John Piper preached the same message at a different venue – see the written text of his message. https://www.desiringgod.org/messages/how-our-suffering-glorifies-the-greatness-of-the-grace-of-god

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Make War on your own self-pity and temptation to sulk

Posted on July 30, 2018 by Ken Temple

“Make War on your urge to sulk” by John Piper One of the reasons John Piper is such a blessing to me (and to so many) is that he is so honest and real about his own sinful tendencies; and also … Continue reading →

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Empires and Missions (19th & early 20th century missions) (expanded on July 30)

Posted on July 28, 2018 by Ken Temple

A very interesting lesson from church history, by Robert Godfrey of Ligonier Ministries. https://renewingyourmind.org/2018/07/28/empires-and-missions Here are some notes I made:  (with expansion on July 30) Empires and Missions Robert Godfrey Late 19th and Early 20th century. As Empires spread, so … Continue reading →

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15 Early Church Christians who used the word “Trinity” before 325 AD

Posted on July 25, 2018 by Ken Temple
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The True God, the Holy Trinity, is relational, and helps us understand our need for relationship.

Posted on July 23, 2018 by Ken Temple

Here is my response and interaction with an article at Triablogue: “Christianity is a relationship, not a religion.” Interesting. Why are relationship issues only a “feminine issue” ? or why is that “a rather feminine view of Christianity?” You are … Continue reading →

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You cannot figure out God

Posted on July 21, 2018 by Ken Temple

Originally posted on Apologetics and Agape:
“You can’t figure out God. Christianity is not true because it works. In many cases, it does not work. That is to say, it does not solve all of the problems that we think…

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Ahmed Deedat rebuked and refuted by one verse

Posted on July 20, 2018 by Ken Temple

Revelation 1:18 Jesus Christ said “I was dead, and now I am alive forevermore – into eternity”.  I will never forget in 1986, first hearing a debate between Josh McDowell & the famous Muslim debater and showman, Ahmed Deedat.  The … Continue reading →

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An Earnest Plea to Roman Catholics

Posted on July 17, 2018 by Ken Temple
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