Archive for the 'Faith' Category

How shall I get faith?

November 6, 2008 in Faith, Justification

Question. But how shall I get faith?
Answer. Faith is the gift of God (Ephesians 2:8), and by the gospel (Romans 1:15-17). Faith comes by hearing the gospel preached (Romans 10:17), and that comes in working faith, not in word only, but in power (1 Thessalonians 1:5), beyond what can be done [...]

Lloyd-Jones on trust during trials

October 21, 2008 in Christian Life, Faith, Trials, True Faith

do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication t with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. 7 And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:6-7
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Cal Thomas and Bob Beckel

July 22, 2008 in Evangelicals, Faith, Gospel, Politics

You’ve probably seen them on TV debating politics. Thomas is a long-time conservative commentator as well as an evangelical. He was at one time part of the Moral Majority with Jerry Falwell.
Bob Beckel is a long-time liberal commentator who once ran the campaign for Walter Mondale in 1984. He is not a long-time evangelical.
Both men [...]