YHWH Makkeh Names of God—Part 34 The LORD who smites YHWH is God’s actual name which he revealed to Moses from the burning bush, it implies the personal nature of God.The second part of the name here is how God relates to us:-o0o-This is actually one of the names of God I have been dreading, …
Societies or Society, and how theology has changed.
Societies or Society Changes in theology in the 19th century A lot has changed since John Wesley said in the mid 18th Century that the only holiness was social holiness he was not saying what many think he was saying. Even the church that was founded in his name, the Methodists, talk of personal and …
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Self-serving arguments or lying to yourself – James Pt5
Faith and humility Holy Trinity Church, Huddersfield, Sunday 18 November 2018 Faith and humility was the theme of yesterday's service and also the sermon title. I have ranted before on how using two abstract nouns conveys no meaning, I am not repeating that now. During the week, in a conversation about the recent sermons on …
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Names of God—Part 33
YHWH Yireh Names of God—Part 33 The LORD will sort it YHWH is God’s actual name which he revealed to Moses from the burning bush, it implies the personal nature of God. The second part of the name here is how God relates to us: Oh God said to Abraham, “Kill me a son” Abe …
More devoted to order than justice.
Tone Policing Martin Luther King Jr, in his Letter from Birmingham Jail, complained that he was gravely disappointed with the white moderate who was interested more in order than in justice, condemning this form of silencing. This is what is meant by tone policing. Have you ever told someone that you will listen to them if …
We will remember them
Remembrance - a personal perspective Christ the King, Battyeford, Sunday 11 November 2018 The centenary of the Armistice at the end of World War I. Today my wife were at my father's church where he was to lay the poppy wreath later in the service. We met with him inside the church, where he was …
Names of God—part 32
YHWH Ga'alek Names of God—part 32 The LORD my Redeemer YHWH is God’s actual name which he revealed to Moses from the burning bush, it implies the personal nature of God. The second part of the name here is how God relates to us: Is redemption part of salvation? When looking this up I came …
The price of sparrows — why God thinks YOU are awesome
The price of sparrows Why God thinks YOU are awesome Are not two sparrows sold for a penny? And not one of them will fall to the ground apart from your Father. But even the hairs of your head are all numbered. Fear not, therefore; you are of more value than many sparrows. Matthew 10:29-31 To clear up …
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You have everything you need—James pt 4
Wisdom and Faith? James pt 4 Holy Trinity Church, Huddersfield, Sunday 4 November 2018 The announced sermon title was "Wisdom and Faith." That is the sort of title I do not like, a combination of two abstract nouns. It is bad communication as abstract nouns, particularly words like faith, are often understood as different things …
Names of God – Part 31
YHWH Chereb and YHWH Magen Names of God - Part 31 The LORD our sword The Lord our shield YHWH is God’s actual name which he revealed to Moses from the burning bush, it implies the personal nature of God. The second part of the name here is how God relates to us: Two names …
Making an ass of myself 