Tag Archives: loving God

Things That Belong to Salvation

Posted on September 2, 2022 by Pete

Chewing on the first twelve verses of Hebrews six this morning. Tough chewing. A lot of gristle. Hard to know exactly who is being spoken of as those who “have once been enlightened . . . and then fallen away” … Continue reading →

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Right Love. Wrong Object.

Posted on August 9, 2019 by Pete

When I read in the morning I always have my computer on and my online Bible program up on the screen. I can quickly do any cross-reference work that might be helpful to answer some question that comes to mind … Continue reading →

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To Love Him Is To Know Him

Posted on November 27, 2018 by Pete

To know me is to love me. I’m thinking most folks have at least heard the cliché. Guessing also that many of us have used it. Either as a plea, or as a pardon. A plea for others to spend … Continue reading →

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Remaining Steadfast and Loving Him

Posted on September 26, 2018 by Pete

Chewing on steadfastness this morning thanks to James. To remain, to persevere, to endure–something to be desired, if even at great cost. That’s why James says we should “count it all joy” when we encounter “trials of various kinds.” . … Continue reading →

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Love Incorruptible

Posted on June 7, 2018 by Pete

The danger has always been that we see the characteristics of salvation more as qualifications for salvation. That we view facets of the gift as requirements we need to fulfill in order to realize the gift. That what was intended … Continue reading →

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