Category: Jim McClarty
Faith is a Gift of God.
"For to you it has been granted on behalf of Christ, not only to believe in Him, but also to suffer for His sake, having the same conflict which you saw in me and now hear is in me." (Philippians 1:29-30)
Faith is a Gift of God.
"For to you it has been granted on behalf of Christ, not only to believe in Him, but also to suffer for His sake, having the same conflict which you saw in me and now hear is in me." (Philippians 1:29-30)
Biblical Ignorance and Tradition.
"The Bible says, 'God helps those who help themselves.' ---no, Benjamin Franklin said that."
Biblical Ignorance and Tradition.
"The Bible says, 'God helps those who help themselves.' ---no, Benjamin Franklin said that."
But God??? I Thought You Were Love???
"In the year that King Uzziah died I saw the Lord sitting upon a throne, high and lifted up; and the train of his robe filled the temple. Above him stood the seraphim. Each had six wings: with two he covered his face, and with two he covered his feet, and with two he flew. And one called to another and said: Holy, holy, holy is the LORD of hosts; the whole earth is full of his ...
But God??? I Thought You Were Love???
"In the year that King Uzziah died I saw the Lord sitting upon a throne, high and lifted up; and the train of his robe filled the temple. Above him stood the seraphim. Each had six wings: with two he covered his face, and with two he covered his feet, and with two he flew. And one called to another and said: Holy, holy, holy is the LORD of hosts; the whole earth is full of his ...
One of the Scariest Moments in the Bible.
"Simon, Simon, behold, Satan demanded to have you, that he might sift you like wheat, but I have prayed for you that your faith may not fail." (Luke 22:31-32) Jim McClarty - [link] httpvh://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RV7TUlZVPD4
One of the Scariest Moments in the Bible.
"Simon, Simon, behold, Satan demanded to have you, that he might sift you like wheat, but I have prayed for you that your faith may not fail." (Luke 22:31-32) Jim McClarty - [link] httpvh://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RV7TUlZVPD4
God Wanted to, but He Could NOT Stop 128,000 Deaths! “Devil’s too Powerful.:(” [China+Myanmar]
As all of you know, numerous tragedies are occurring all over the world. The Cyclone in Myanmar --- a death toll of 78,000 people. The Earthquake in China --- a death toll of 8,700 at present. It is believed that the casualties in the recent earthquake could top 50,000 deaths. Now, what do we say in all that? What do we say about our God, about our faith? More than 128,000 people died. People are asking ...
God Wanted to, but He Could NOT Stop 128,000 Deaths! “Devil’s too Powerful.:(” [China+Myanmar]
As all of you know, numerous tragedies are occurring all over the world. The Cyclone in Myanmar --- a death toll of 78,000 people. The Earthquake in China --- a death toll of 8,700 at present. It is believed that the casualties in the recent earthquake could top 50,000 deaths. Now, what do we say in all that? What do we say about our God, about our faith? More than 128,000 people died. People are asking ...
How Sovereign is Your God?? "Well He is… He Just Doesn’t Choose to Sometimes."
As usual Philip@ReformedVoices' never lets down the quality of the stuff he posts. Here we have a very perceptive quote from John Piper concerning the Sovereignty of God. A quote that reminded me of a certain cutting message from Jim McClarty. [Quote and Video below] God is not like a firefighter who gets calls to show up at calamities when the damage is already happening. He is more like a surgeon who plans the cutting he ...
How Sovereign is Your God?? "Well He is… He Just Doesn’t Choose to Sometimes."
As usual Philip@ReformedVoices' never lets down the quality of the stuff he posts. Here we have a very perceptive quote from John Piper concerning the Sovereignty of God. A quote that reminded me of a certain cutting message from Jim McClarty. [Quote and Video below] God is not like a firefighter who gets calls to show up at calamities when the damage is already happening. He is more like a surgeon who plans the cutting he ...
Higher and Grander
I am sure that many of us has experienced losses in our lives. Some of us said goodbye not long ago to our elderly relatives, our grandparents, maybe even our parents. Some of us experienced unexpected losses. Losing someone dearly dearly loved. A most painful experience, agonizing, heart-wrenching. What are we to say and believe in such an event? No intellectual thinking. No rational thinking. What are we to say in all that pain, grief and ...
Higher and Grander
I am sure that many of us has experienced losses in our lives. Some of us said goodbye not long ago to our elderly relatives, our grandparents, maybe even our parents. Some of us experienced unexpected losses. Losing someone dearly dearly loved. A most painful experience, agonizing, heart-wrenching. What are we to say and believe in such an event? No intellectual thinking. No rational thinking. What are we to say in all that pain, grief and ...
Theology Talk: Is Calvinism Dangerous?
Calvinism or "Reformed Theology", for those of you who do not know, is a form of systematic theology that finds it's roots from the Reformation (Augustine, John Calvin, Martin Luther and others.) The Doctrines of Grace (The 5 Principal Doctrines of the Reformed Faith) are best expressed by the acronym TULIP.TULIP then if broken down to it's individual letters, brings us the 5 Doctrines of the Reformed Faith, namely:Total DepravityUnconditional ElectionLimited Atonement or Particular RedemptionIrresistible ...
Theology Talk: Is Calvinism Dangerous?
Calvinism or "Reformed Theology", for those of you who do not know, is a form of systematic theology that finds it's roots from the Reformation (Augustine, John Calvin, Martin Luther and others.) The Doctrines of Grace (The 5 Principal Doctrines of the Reformed Faith) are best expressed by the acronym TULIP.TULIP then if broken down to it's individual letters, brings us the 5 Doctrines of the Reformed Faith, namely:Total DepravityUnconditional ElectionLimited Atonement or Particular RedemptionIrresistible ...
Theology Matters
The following article by Jim McClarty was published in the Smyrna A.M.--- a Smyrna, TN paper that was seeking articles from local ministers. I found this over at Philip's site, ReformedVoices (Please do visit his site for more wonderful nuggets like this).Wednesday, 10/10/07The Message: Theology = education, not entertainmentBy JIM McCLARTY For SMYRNA A.M.I get a lot of e-mail. Due to the popularity of our Web site, I receive comments and observations from a wide ...
Theology Matters
The following article by Jim McClarty was published in the Smyrna A.M.--- a Smyrna, TN paper that was seeking articles from local ministers. I found this over at Philip's site, ReformedVoices (Please do visit his site for more wonderful nuggets like this).Wednesday, 10/10/07The Message: Theology = education, not entertainmentBy JIM McCLARTY For SMYRNA A.M.I get a lot of e-mail. Due to the popularity of our Web site, I receive comments and observations from a wide ...