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Tag Archives: scripture
Garry Williams (John Owen Centre) study day on scripture as covenant
Thanks to Kip Chelashaw for organising an excellent study day with my former college lecturer, Garry Williams. It was great to have my mind stretched on the big issue of scripture as covenant. Here’s my very sketchy notes which supplement … Continue reading
Posted in Conference notes
Tagged Bavinck, covenant, Gary Williams, John Owen Centre, scripture
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Praying with scripture
As a new Christian, 16 years ago, I was taught the ACTS model of prayer: Adoration Confession Thanksgiving Supplication It is a good framework for prayer but we can end up saying very little if all we say is “I … Continue reading
Christ, His Spirit, the word and holiness
In this extract from God’s Way of Holiness, Horatius Bonar describes the partnership between The Holy Spirit and Christ through scripture in bringing believers to greater holiness: He then that would be holy must be like Christ, and he that … Continue reading
Posted in Transforming lives
Tagged adoption, anointing, Christ, Holiness, Holy Spirit, Horatius Bonar, scripture
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Transforming Grace 