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Tag Archives: doctrine of adoption
On having a full relationship with God the Father
At the heart of Christian life there is a relationship with God as Father. R.A. Finlayson writes about this relationship in his Reformed Theological Writings: God is Father in a special way to his redeemed people; Christ taught his disciples … Continue reading
Carson Pue on Mentoring Leaders #1
Here’s the first of my notes from one of my summer reads, Carson Pue’s Mentoring Leaders. It’s great holiday read; anecdotal, clear and provides a useful spiritual self-examination as well as guidance on developing other leaders. Pue insists, rightly, that … Continue reading
100th post: Transforming Grace Top 10 (2007-08)
This is my 100th post. And, as it’s summer time, I’m going to take a blog break. I’m doing a CPAS youth summer camp at Edgehill school in Devon then having a rest. I’ve now blogged for about 8 months … Continue reading
Posted in Other matters
Tagged biblical personality, Christian personalities, christian personality types, covenant of grace, Covenant of works, doctrine of adoption, faith union, Homogenous church, Inner City Ministry, Thomas Schreiner, top ten, tree of life, William Still, willow cr
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The 12 rare privileges of the children of God
I’ve posted before on the doctrine of adoption and need reminding of C.J. Mahaney’s advice on this matter: If you are a Christian and you are not convinced of God’s love for you then I would recommend you confine yourself … Continue reading
Posted in The nature of grace
Tagged adoption, C.J. Mahaney, doctrine of adoption, The Cross, Thomas Watson
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The doctrine of adoption
Thanks to Peter Cockrell who recently posted an excerpt from a C.J. Mahaney sermon on the doctrine of adoption. At the end of the quote Mahaney says: If you are a Christian and you are not convinced of God’s love … Continue reading
Posted in The nature of grace
Tagged adoption, C.J. Mahaney, doctrine of adoption, Mark Stibbe
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Transforming Grace 