Category Archives: Theology

God’s Goodness vs Wish Fulfillment

Posted on March 29, 2016 by Jeff Block

If God is good, why didn’t I get what I wanted? (Question 2 of 8 in the Goodness of God series) Although it might not seem like it at first blush, I think this question could be the greatest barrier to a life-giving … Continue reading →

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The Day of Victory!

Posted on March 27, 2016 by Jeff Block

Jesus had said, “Destroy this temple, and in three days I will raise it up” (John 2:19). And they did. They humiliated Him and hung Him on a cross like a common criminal … Jesus, the temple, the meeting place between God … Continue reading →

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It was God’s will to crush Him

Posted on March 26, 2016 by Jeff Block

Seven hundred years before Jesus was born, the prophet Isaiah wrote about Him, and about “Good Friday,” when Jesus would be “pierced for our transgressions and crushed for our iniquities.” Isaiah knew, and Jesus knew, that “the punishment that brings us peace would be … Continue reading →

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The Goodness of God

Posted on March 18, 2016 by Jeff Block

The Lord is good, a stronghold in the day of trouble; He knows those who take refuge in Him. (Nahum 1:7) Quicknav Series Index The Goodness of God: How do we know that God is good? God’s Goodness vs wish fulfillment: If … Continue reading →

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Distrust your heart, and live

Posted on March 5, 2016 by Jeff Block

All the ways of a man are pure in his own eyes, but the Lord weighs the spirit. (Proverbs 16:2) Some of the worst advice you could ever receive is to “follow your heart”. It’s a well-meaning platitude, and it fits right … Continue reading →

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What is the Gospel?

Posted on February 21, 2016 by Jeff Block

“Behold, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world!” (John 1:29) “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.” (Matthew 3:2) “It is now possible for ordinary human beings like you and me to live … Continue reading →

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