Posts Tagged “following”

Blessed are the Merciful

by i.burgess on January 21, 2011

Blessed are the merciful, for they shall receive mercy. Does this contradict the previous point, for what is mercy if not the mitigation of the expectation of righteousness? When I have heard teaching on God’s mercy, I have been told that is it the relenting of God from his own righteous indignation. In other words, [...]

Learning how to die #4

by i.burgess on April 30, 2010

Realising that I am wholly inadequate in obeying God is a very important step to being reconciled to him. I think it is wonderful grace that his arms are open for those who would seek him, however incompetent we may prove ourselves to be. The fact that I find it terribly difficult to love others, and so fulfil [...]

Learning how to Die #1

by i.burgess on April 23, 2010

Truly, truly, I say to you, unless one is born again he cannot see the kingdom of God. -Jesus Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away; behold, the new has come. – Paul The New Testament speaks of following Christ as a new life. The former [...]