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The Haunting Effects of Sin
Christian Theology | May 5th 2008 by Neiswonger
David thought it was over. His sin had been exposed and he had sought the Lord’s forgiveness and it had been granted. A right spirit had been renewed and a clean heart had been created. Then came the news that his child was seriously ill. As David read more
Faith and Feelings
Christian Theology | April 21st 2008 by Neiswonger
“But as for me, I trust in You, O Lord; I say you are my God.” Psalms 31:14 In this passage we hear King David make a statement that we’ve heard him say many times, but what is significant are the words that precede this statement. Many peopl read more
On Being Poor in Spirit
Christian Theology | April 17th 2008 by Neiswonger
Blessed are the poor in spirit for theirs is the kingdom of God. Matt. 5:3 What does it mean to be “poor in spirit”? In Matt. 13:44 Jesus tells this parable, “The kingdom of heaven is like a treasure hidden in the field, which a man found and h read more
Tending our Pleasant Plants: The Result of Forgetting the God of…
Christian Theology | March 28th 2008 by Neiswonger
Isa 17:10 Because thou hast forgotten the God of thy salvation, and hast not been mindful of the rock of thy strength, therefore shalt thou plant pleasant plants, and shalt set it with strange slips: In the day shalt thou make thy plant to grow, and read more
Democracy and Aristocracy - Peter Kreeft
Christian Theology | March 26th 2008 by Neiswonger
Trinity Law School has uploaded a new lecture from their lecture series entitled C.S. Lewis and the Law. If you want to view the entire lecture go to http://www.youtube.com/user/TrinityLawSchool and click on “play all” in the playlists. read more
From the Triumphal Entry to the Cross
Christian Theology | March 18th 2008 by Neiswonger
Then the multitudes who went before and those who followed behind cried out, saying; Hosanna to the Son of David! Blessed is the name of the Lord! Hosanna in the Highest! Matt. 21:9 Though it is called the triumphal entry we know that Jesus had only read more
The Significance of Palm Sunday in Relation to Passover
Christian Theology | March 17th 2008 by Neiswonger
When we celebrate Palm Sunday we are celebrating a great event. As we see Jesus ride into Jerusalem on a donkey and allow the people to praise Him as king, there are many things we can learn. But there is one aspect that is fascinating as it deals wi read more
Was That Worship???
Christian Theology | February 26th 2008 by Neiswonger
I had a co-worker once who loved just about everything Disney. He put a sticker on his car, and would proudly wear Disney hats and shirts. He was one of the managers at the store where I was working, and I remember one day when everything was going w read more
Trust Not in Yourselves, But in His Promise
Christian Theology | February 17th 2008 by Neiswonger
Blessings to each of God’s elect this Lord’s Day! I am about to partake of the bread and wine at the Lord’s Table. I have been struck anew at the privilege of being called a son of God. I am so thankful that He’s a friend to read more
On Leprosy, Sin, and Being Pronounced Clean
Christian Theology | February 13th 2008 by Neiswonger
Then the priest shall look, and if the leprous disease has covered all his body, he shall pronounce him clean of the disease; it has all turned white, and he is clean. Lev 13:13 This verse may seem strange to many of today’s readers, but if leprosy read more
He Restores My Soul - Psalm 23:3
Christian Theology | January 28th 2008 by Neiswonger
Dead. Black. Harmful. Guilty. These are not words that describe a mere principle that worked within me, they described me. Though life coursed through my veins I was spiritually dead, and death was to be the only wage I would merit. Not simply physic read more
The Gospel
Christian Theology | January 27th 2008 by Neiswonger
First things first. We need to talk about the term gospel, define what we mean by its usage, and then measure our definition with gospel’s biblical denotation. In a time where everyone has his own relative definition and belief of any and all, it i read more
Broken and Sinful People
Christian Theology | January 24th 2008 by Neiswonger
I love broken people. I love those who find themselves in seemingly no-way-out circumstances of darkness and despair, even though they were full of hope just the day before. I love those who fall, fail, and stumble even though they know better- and read more
It’s a Roller Coaster Life, but God is a Promise Keeper
Christian Theology | January 23rd 2008 by Neiswonger
Life has its ups and its downs. Some people experience the fluctuation therein more, others experience it less. Whether it be just a shade of melancholy, or full-blown, paralyzing depression, I suppose all people have experienced it somewhat. Growing read more
To The Disheartened
Christian Theology | January 15th 2008 by Neiswonger
“Why art thou cast down, O my soul?” Psa_43:5 It is one source of the eternal freshness of the Psalms that they tell the story of a struggling soul. They open a window on to that battlefield with which no other battle can be compared—th read more
The Power of Praise
Christian Theology | January 7th 2008 by Neiswonger
5. I will speak of the glorious honor of thy majesty, and of thy wondrous works. 6. And men shall speak of the might of thy terrible acts: and I will declare thy greatness. Psalm 145:5-6 There is power in our praise, and the primary reason has to do read more
Are You Judging My Judging?
Christian Theology | January 2nd 2008 by Neiswonger
Do not Judge. Matt 7:1 It is difficult to think of verse that is more misused than this one. How many times it has been used to censor Godly reproofs would be impossible to number. If you are in the habit of reading the Word of God and upholding Godl read more
The Christian’s New Year’s Hope
Christian Theology | January 1st 2008 by Neiswonger
“They did eat of the fruit of the land of Canaan that year.” - Jos_5:12 Israel’s weary wanderings were all over, and the promised rest was attained. No more moving tents, fiery serpents, fierce Amalekites, and howling wildernesses: they read more
Don’t Wait for the New Year
Christian Theology | December 28th 2007 by Neiswonger
A new year is coming upon us, indeed. However, why do we wait until January 1st to start pursuing a goal of sorts? Well, there is a Christian duty (one of several) in which we should never be found dull, neglect, or waning. It is one in which we must read more
Hope Shone Forth From an Infant Child: A Christmas Poem
Christian Theology | December 17th 2007 by Neiswonger
Hope shone forth from an infant child. In the manger that cold dark night In humility, God himself appeared mild. Yet His plan moved forth in all its might. Salvation to humanity was born The angels could not help but sing This Infant Child would bea read more
Sin, Sorrow, and the Joy of Christmas
Christian Theology | December 13th 2007 by Neiswonger
The lights glow softly, the Christmas music plays, and wondrous thoughts of the birth of our Savior fill our minds. What a blessing it is for the believer who still finds childlike joy in this time of year. Being “grown-up” is a bit over- read more
Thanksgiving, Gratitude, and Leanness of Soul
Christian Theology | November 21st 2007 by Neiswonger
Oh, give thanks to the Lord, for He is good! Psalm 106:1 Psalm 106 begins by calling the people of God to praise and thanksgiving. The following 12 verses continue by reminding them of God’s great and merciful works. How He showed His power and set read more
Life, Persecution, Sin, Humility, Mercy, Justice, Comfort…
Christian Theology | November 20th 2007 by Neiswonger
I have not a few things on my heart and mind these last few days: First, there is life in all its complexities. Within these complexities arises persecution. No, I’m not going hungry (as the padding on my tummy will show). No, I’m not w read more
The Book of Job and the Sovereignty of God
Christian Theology | November 14th 2007 by Neiswonger
God owes no man explanation of any sort, for anything. Sometimes He graciously gives it, but he owes it to none. Many times in my life, when afflictions, trials, or temptations were sent my direction, the book of Job was one of my most comforting re read more
Willful Sin and The Certain Fearful Looking for of Judgment
Christian Theology | November 9th 2007 by Neiswonger
Hebrews 10:26-27 says, “For if we sin willfully after that we have received the knowledge of the truth, there remaineth no more sacrifice for sins, but a certain fearful looking for of judgment and fiery indignation, which shall devour the adversar read more
Preach like a dying man to dying men
Christian Theology | November 6th 2007 by Neiswonger
I preached as never sure to preach again, And as a dying man to dying men. - Richard Baxter, Love Breathing Thanks and Praise (pt. 2, st. 29) These days, theologians that have in mind a healthy career of preaching and teaching and learning traditiona read more
Man In His Best State Is But A Vapor
Christian Theology | October 29th 2007 by Neiswonger
Lord, make me to know my end, And what is the measure of my days, that I may know how frail I am. Psalm 39:4 No one will escape those final moments when while young, middle aged, or elderly these bodies of ours begin to lose the capacity to function read more
Couldn’t God The Father Have Forgiven us Without Killing Jesus?
Christian Theology | October 26th 2007 by Neiswonger
Why did Jesus have to die? Many object to the fact that Christ had to be put to death and that blood had to be shed for the remission of sins (Matt 26:28). They believe this is unbecoming of God. Others believe that if we as humans can forgive others read more
The Law is Not a Boogey-Man
Christian Theology | October 23rd 2007 by Neiswonger
Recently, it has been asserted that I am living too much “under the Law.” But the assertion does not cease there. Pitted against me living too much “under the Law” was the presumption that I was not living enough “in th read more
God’s Rod of Discipline
Christian Theology | October 11th 2007 by Neiswonger
But they will become his slaves so that they may learn the difference between my service and the service of the kingdoms of the countries. 2 Chronicles 12:8 Here we find the nation of Judah in a humbling position. King Rehoboam had only been king of read more
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