Tag Archives: god’s will

modern version of Daniel 3:16-18

Posted on July 19, 2010 by bkingr

you remember the story of Shadrach Meshach and Abednego in Daniel 3:8-30 and how they wouldn’t bow down to and worship the big Golden statue of Nebuchadnezzer, don’t you? The pivotal part of the story is in verses 16-18 when … Continue reading →

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Choice, Sovereignty and an example

Posted on October 14, 2009 by bkingr

John Piper recently explored free will, God’s sovereignty and Paul’s example. fascinating stuff. One of the most influential passages in the Bible that God used to open my mind to his sovereignty over my will is Philippians 2:12-13. Work out your … Continue reading →

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prayer request time

Posted on May 8, 2009 by bkingr

John Mark has some ideas for matters about which we should be praying. Here are a couple. Go read his post for the rest. Advancement of God’s Kingdom (Matt. 6:10) Explicitly that God’s will be done (Matt. 6:10) Thank God … Continue reading →

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how to pray

Posted on January 5, 2009 by bkingr

here are 9 suggestions from John Piper regarding how to pray. Here are the first three to get you going, but go to Desiring God for the other six. Here are some ways to pray for yourself so that you’re … Continue reading →

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a new year

Posted on January 1, 2009 by bkingr

Happy New Year to everyone. Isn’t it interesting the way that you never know what the new year holds? Last year at this time, I was about to start a new job after a year of self employment and things … Continue reading →

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just thinking out loud here

Posted on December 22, 2008 by bkingr

I noticed some similarities this weekend between John 1:13 and Romans 9:16 Ephesians 2:9 and Romans 9:11 reckon if maybe there is a point here that we miss most of the time? just wondering.

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here is where we get hung up

Posted on August 27, 2008 by bkingr

originally posted on 8/27. everyone needs to listen to part two at this link. seriously. if God is sovereign over all like He says He is in Ephesians 1:11, then it necessarily follows that God wills that evil exist. “God … Continue reading →

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