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I am a Christian, husband, father, church member, professor, & teacher who wants to help fellow pilgrims on our way to the Heavenly City.
Author Archives: Dana Dill
From Genesis to Revelation (Mind = Blown)
The Bible is one book highlighting the work of one Character. From beginning to end, it tells of one story. One way this truth comes to light is by comparing the first book of the Bible to the last. Sam … Continue reading
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Tagged bible, character, covenant, faithfulness, genesis, god, gospel, revelation, sam hamstra jr
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Lord’s Supper & The Lord of the Rings
Years ago Tim Keller used this illustration from The Lord of the Rings to convey the immense meaning of the Lord’s table: Enemies and dread weapons pummel the walls of the city of Gondor. As the city gates begin to … Continue reading
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Tagged blood, church, communion, gospel, jesus, lord's supper
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The Saturday Post(s)
Dear Atheists, You’re Not Allowed to Use Our Logic. A former atheist shows the silliness of his former atheism. “When I used to argue against the existence of God, I employed Laws of Logic my atheistic worldview could not provide. I … Continue reading
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Tagged apologetics, christology, down syndrome, gay, heart, heaven, heavenly tourism, homosexul, hypostatic union, incarnation, jesus, judgment, logic, pastoral ministry, pastors, sex change, sin, sinners, theology, transcendental argument, trinity, universalism
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Parenting Advice From a Guy With No Kids
Full disclosure: I don’t have any kids. Given this, I know I really do not have any place in telling parents how to do their parent thing outside of bringing them the authoritative word of God about their parenting. I … Continue reading
Half Alive?
Ever met anyone who speaks like a Christian, but lives like they aren’t? How about someone who is very kind, but knows near nothing about Christ other than He died for sinners? Or someone who knows a lot about theology … Continue reading
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Tagged charles spurgeon, christian living, growth, love, maturity, Sanctification
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God is Wrathful Because God is Love
If God is loving then how can He be wrathful? Isn’t wrath or anger inappropriate for a God who is love? Yale Theologian, Miroslav Volf provides one great answer. He was born in Croatia and lived through the nightmare years of ethnic … Continue reading
Making It Easy for Our Atheist Friends
Hello Atheist Friend, Ever get annoyed arguing with Christians? Frustrated by their endless arguments for God’s existence—feeling like you’ve gone in circles and wasted time? You’re not alone. Christians have been frustrating atheists ever since atheists started doing their atheist … Continue reading
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Tagged apologetics, argument, cross, gospel, jesus, lee strobel, michael patton, resurrection
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Election: One Door, Two Views
Phil Ryken: The famous American Bible teacher Donald Grey Barnhouse (1895–1960) often used an illustration to help people make sense of election. He asked them to imagine a cross like the one on which Jesus died, only so large that … Continue reading
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Tagged cross, election, gospel, love, predestination, salvation, sovereignty
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The Saturday Post(s)
Guide & Guard Your Children Online. “What if your son or daughter wanted to buy a venomous snake for a pet? What if they had birthday money to pay for it? What if they wanted to let it sleep with them … Continue reading
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Tagged argument, children, christian living, church, church membership, debate, evangelism, gay, gay wedding, homosexuality, local church, online, parenting, parents
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Where Heaven’s Streets of Gold Lead…
Milton Vincent: In the New Testament, the gospel is several times referred to as the gospel of God (Romans 1:1; 15:16; 2 Corinthians 11:7; 1 Thessalonians 2:2, 8, 9; 1 Peter 4:17). Such an expression should be understood int he fullest sense … Continue reading
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Tagged basics, christian life, christian living, faith, gifts, god, gospel, heaven, joy, milton vincent, reconciliation, rest
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A Pilgrim's Friend 