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Steven Colborne's Philosophical Theology Blog

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Mar 6, 2023

So Wretched, So Blessed

Truly, our God is great. So mighty, so forgiving. Because He suffered for us, we can walk in hope and in freedom, and when we make mistakes (as we all do) we can come before the throne of grace and receive forgiveness, and the strength to persevere. Glory to God and to our Lord and… Continue reading

Christianity

Bible, faith, Islam, Jesus Christ, Judaism, Philosophy, religion, Spirituality, Theology
Mar 5, 2023

Resting in Your Calling

Sometimes we go through seasons of striving. We struggle to work out what is the will of God for our life, and how can we be obedient to our calling? A simple prayer asking God to ground us in our calling goes a long way – in fact, this is all that is required of… Continue reading

Theology

Christianity, faith, Islam, Judaism, Philosophy, religion, Spirituality
Mar 4, 2023

Praying ‘without ceasing’

In 1 Thessalonians 5:17, the apostle Paul instructs Christians to ‘pray without ceasing’. How should we interpret this? It’s obviously not a literal instruction, as it would be impossible for anyone to pray all day every day. In Matthew 6, Jesus says the following: “This, then is how you should pray: Our Father in heaven,… Continue reading

Christianity

faith, Lord’s Prayer, Paul the apostle, Philosophy, prayer, religion, Spirituality, Theology
Mar 3, 2023

Ask, Seek, Knock

Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you. For everyone who asks receives; the one who seeks finds; and to the one who knocks, the door will be opened. Which of you, if your son asks for bread, will give him… Continue reading

Scripture

Bible, Christianity, faith, God, Jesus Christ, Philosophy, religion, Spirituality, Theology
Mar 3, 2023

The Absolute Sovereignty of God

I am a Christian, and I do believe there is only one God and that He is sovereign over the unfolding of all events. Every created being is subject to Him, and He does whatever He pleases. There can only be one eternal agent, and it’s debatable whether or not Jesus Christ should be understood… Continue reading

Reflections

Bible, Christianity, faith, God, Islam, Jesus Christ, Judaism, Philosophy, religion, Scripture, Spirituality, Theology
Mar 2, 2023

Reflecting on Generosity

There is so much of value I want to do in the world, but until I am discharged, my dreams are only hopes. Nevertheless, I know God is faithful and that He will not forsake His saints. I just need to stay positive and press on. Today, generosity is on my mind. How can we… Continue reading

Reflections

Bible, Christianity, faith, generosity, God, Philosophy, religion, Spirituality, Theology

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