Tag Archives: God’s sovereignty

why?

Posted on August 31, 2010 by bkingr

we are wired to want the anwer to the “why?” question whenever things happen that we don’t like or enjoy. We seldom care about “why?” when we are doing well and everything is going the way we like. I often … Continue reading →

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faith doesn’t lessen the hurt

Posted on July 20, 2010 by bkingr

Josh Harris with an insightful quote from Nancy Guthrie’s book Holding On to Hope: A Pathway through Suffering to the Heart of God. In [the book] she recounts losing her baby to a rare genetic disorder: “The day after we … Continue reading →

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modern version of Daniel 3:16-18

Posted on July 19, 2010 by bkingr

you remember the story of Shadrach Meshach and Abednego in Daniel 3:8-30 and how they wouldn’t bow down to and worship the big Golden statue of Nebuchadnezzer, don’t you? The pivotal part of the story is in verses 16-18 when … Continue reading →

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God's Glory

Posted on November 19, 2009 by bkingr

An interesting twitter discussion has arisen between Mark Lamprecht Wes Widner and Jacob Hall. Friends of Mark’s have a six year old son who has developed a brain tumor and on his blog, Mark posted John’s facebook entry about Faith, … Continue reading →

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Choice, Sovereignty and an example

Posted on October 14, 2009 by bkingr

John Piper recently explored free will, God’s sovereignty and Paul’s example. fascinating stuff. One of the most influential passages in the Bible that God used to open my mind to his sovereignty over my will is Philippians 2:12-13. Work out your … Continue reading →

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two on suffering

Posted on September 29, 2009 by bkingr

first courtesy of Vitamin Z we get this comforting bit that we will never be able to fully explain the problem of evil but that we can trust God anyway: So how do Christians explain the problem of evil? The … Continue reading →

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powerful stuff

Posted on September 1, 2009 by bkingr

Timmy Brister posted this video “Choosing Thomas” and like he says it is worth the next ten minutes of your time. [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ToNWquoXqJI&color1=0xb1b1b1&color2=0xcfcfcf&feature=player_embedded&fs=1] somewhat related, Randy Alcorn talks here about the absolute necessity for Christians to have a well developed theology … Continue reading →

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suffering as a tool to edify the church

Posted on July 6, 2009 by bkingr

Challies has another great post today. This one discussing Ligon Duncan’s exposition of how God uses suffering in our lives to build up the church. Go read the whole thing. So I guess this is something we ought to keep … Continue reading →

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The Meaning of Man's Will

Posted on June 22, 2009 by bkingr

R. C. Sproul has a three part series on what it means when we say that man has free will. Fascinating stuff. This is the kind of stuff that keeps a person from swearing off the internet altogether. Here are … Continue reading →

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stormy seas? no problem

Posted on March 26, 2009 by bkingr

Courtesy of John Mark at Sweet Tea and Theology, here is a great quote from John Newton (the author of the hymn Amazing Grace) I heartily sympathize with you in your complaints; but I see you in safe hands. The … Continue reading →

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Is God for us or Himself?

Posted on February 21, 2009 by bkingr

Is God for us or Himself? That is the question answered by this sermon from John Piper delivered at Wheaton College back in 1984. My brother-in-law, Todd, sent me the link by email last weekend. Such an excellent reminder of … Continue reading →

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a brilliant example of contrast

Posted on January 17, 2009 by bkingr

on August 1, 2007, an interstate highway bridge collapsed in minneapolis, minnesota. This collapse and the internet combined to allow all of us to see an almost real time contrast between arminian and calvinist views of God’s sovereignty in the … Continue reading →

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Happy Thanksgiving

Posted on November 27, 2008 by bkingr

happy Thanksgiving to everyone. In spite of the recent economic crisis, we continue to live in one of the most blessed nations in the history of the world. God, in his sovereignty and to praise of his glorious grace, has … Continue reading →

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two quick hits

Posted on November 7, 2008 by bkingr

here are two quick hits from the Sola Panel courtesy of the Ramblin’ Pastor Man. first Gavin Perkins gives us a reminder to be faithful in the little things. Recently I have observed this phenomenon: there is an inverse relationship … Continue reading →

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