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Presbytery of Irvine and Kilmarnock
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Christ in all the Scriptures / The Theology of G C Berkouwer
- Preaching God’s Word at St Andrew’s, Dumbarton: 5th July 2009 July 4, 2009We have the victory in Christ. ‘I will give thanks to the Lord...’(Psalm 9:1-2). The enemy is defeated (Psalm 9:3-6). ‘The Lord sits enthroned for ever’(Psalm 9:7). ‘The Lord is a stronghold for the oppressed, a stronghold in times of trouble’(Psalm 9:9). What an encouraging Psalm this is: We have the victory in Christ. Nevertheless, it is not easy […]Charles Cameron
- Richard Holloway, “Doubts and Loves: What’s Left of Christianity” – Preface (pp. ix -xi) July 3, 2009Richard Holloway describes Doubts and Loves as a follow-up to his earlier book, Godless Morality. We read the title, Godless Morality, and we ask, “Is our highest calling – “love the Lord your God” – to be replaced with the call to “love our neighbour?” If, however, we are to maintain the importance of loving [...]Charles Cameron
- Rev James Philip’s Daily Bible Reading Notes July 2, 2009Genesis Numbers Joshua 2 Samuel Posted in James PhilipCharles Cameron
- Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost: 2 Samuel 11:26-12:13a; Psalm 51:1-12 (or Exodus 16:2-4, 9-15); Psalm 78:23-29; Ephesians 4:1-16; John 6:24-35 June 30, 2009Forgiven by the Lord We read about David, the sinner – ‘the thing that David had done displeased the Lord’(2 Samuel 11:27). We learn much about God’s dealings with sinners. In 2 Samuel 12:7, there is conviction of sin – ‘You are the man’. In 2 Samuel 12:13, we have confession of sin – ‘I [...]Charles Cameron
- Saul Replaced. Saul Transformed. June 28, 2009Two men with the same name – Saul, the first kling of Israel, and Saul of Tarsus, the persecutor of Christ and His servants. In both stories, we read of a new man. * In the case of Saul, the first king of Israel, David was the new man. Saul was rejected. He was replaced. The LORD said [...]Charles Cameron
- The Story Of God’s Love – The Story Of God’s Perfect Son June 28, 2009* Jesus told a story of God’s love – “the story of the prodigal son” (Luke 15:11-32). * Jesus is the Story of God’s love – His Story is the Story of God’s perfect Son. —– In Luke 15:13, we read of the prodigal son going into the “far country”. In Luke 15:20-22, we read of [...]Charles Cameron
- What God Must Do For Us – Salvation. What We Must Do For God – Service. June 28, 2009* What God must do for us – He must save : “For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save [...]Charles Cameron
- Jesus Is The Way Of Salvation, Joy And Victory. June 28, 2009* Jesus is the way of salvation – Concerning “the Name of Jesus Christ”, Peter tells us that “Salvation is found in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given to men by which we must be saved” (Acts 4:10, 12). * Jesus is the way of joy – Jesus tells us, [...]Charles Cameron
- Jesus Christ Is The Good Shepherd, The Great Shepherd And The Chief Shepherd. June 28, 2009* Jesus Christ is the Good Shepherd who died on the cross for us – “I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep” (John 10:11). * Jesus Christ is the Great Shepherd who rose from the dead for us – “May the God of peace, who through the blood [...]Charles Cameron
- Learning from Berkouwer (11): What are we to say about ‘biblical criticism’? (5) June 28, 2009The important question of “Faith and Criticism” is not, for Berkouwer, an incidental matter. In his book, Holy Scripture, he devotes a whole chapter to the subject (Chapter Thirteen, pp. 346-366). He distinguishes between two different types of criticism. First, there is the kind of criticism that exalts itself above God, turning against the mess […]Charles Cameron
The Bible by Charles CameronMy review
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The Problem of Polarization: An Approach Based on the Writings of G.C. Berkouwer by Charles M. CameronMy review
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