Category Archives: Relationship with Jesus Christ

God upholds us who know Him in the arena of our pain

Posted on February 17, 2019 by Ken Temple
Posted in God's Sovereignty, Relationship with Jesus Christ, Suffering and God's Sovereignty | 1 Comment

Hebrew Refresh

Posted on November 29, 2018 by Ken Temple

One of my regrets is that after learning Hebrew and Aramaic in my last year in seminary in 1987-1988 (Columbia International University, Columbia, SC), I did not keep up with it as I should have and I forgot a lot … Continue reading →

Posted in Bible Study, Hebrew, OT Hebrew, Relationship with Jesus Christ, Suffering and God's Sovereignty | 3 Comments

The struggle of prayer

Posted on November 6, 2018 by Ken Temple

The struggle of prayer is not our wrestling with God to convince Him to give us what we desire, but our wrestling with His Word until we are illuminated and subdued by it, saying, “Not my will, but Your will … Continue reading →

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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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Six Attitudes we need when Studying the Bible

Posted on June 22, 2018 by Ken Temple

https://www.crossway.org/articles/6-attitudes-we-need-when-studying-the-bible/

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The God-centered Gospel

Posted on June 18, 2018 by Ken Temple

https://tabletalkmagazine.com/article/2012/04/god-centered-gospel/ by Michael Horton Here is a good portion of the article:  (go to the link to read the full article) One of the great places where this gets worked out in Reformed theology is the covenant of redemption. Also … Continue reading →

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All the messages and sermons from “Together for the Gospel” (T4G) 2018

Posted on April 17, 2018 by Ken Temple

http://www.dennyburk.com/lig-duncans-stirring-message-at-t4g-18/

Posted in Ministry, missions, Nations, ethnicities, Racial Reconciliation, Reformation, Relationship with Jesus Christ, Repentance, Sanctification/Holy living, Spiritual growth | Comments Off on All the messages and sermons from “Together for the Gospel” (T4G) 2018

A one text sermon – John 1:12

Posted on August 26, 2016 by Ken Temple

This gentleman (J. A. Motyer, Old Testament scholar – pastor)  passed away today at the age of 91.  What a great message from John 1:12.  This was also the verse that was first told to me when I was 16 … Continue reading →

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100 quotes on sanctification

Posted on June 5, 2016 by Ken Temple

http://www.desiringgod.org/articles/100-quotes-from-you-on-sanctification

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The goal of the law is relationship with Jesus Christ

Posted on August 3, 2015 by Ken Temple

Excellent messages by John Piper from Romans chapter 7.  This one is part 4.  Please listen to all 4 parts.  All of his messages are very good.  He has many that cover all the chapters and verses of the Book … Continue reading →

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