Category Archives: Law of God

What Is Wrong With The Ten Commandments?

Posted on 25 November 2011 by Islwyn

Bill Meuhlenberg shared his concern about fellow Christians disparaging the Ten Commandments or the ‘Law of God’. We see that was a concern for Spurgeon back in the 19th century. It was a concern for Lloyd-Jones and John Stott in the … Continue reading →

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Our Besetting Sin

Posted on 16 November 2011 by Islwyn

As an Adventist, I appreciated Bill Meuhlenberg’s concern about fellow Christians disparaging the Ten Commandments. I collected some thoughts from a few prominent Bible expositors in support of what Meuhlenberg on the Law of God. But what does it all mean in … Continue reading →

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‘Galatians’ by Carl Cosaert

Posted on 16 November 2011 by Islwyn

Galatians: A Fiery Response To A Struggling Church by Carl Cosaert is published by the Review and Herald (2011). Cover Price is $12.99. It is a companion book to the Adventist Church’s 4th quarter ‘Studies in Galatians’ and currently available … Continue reading →

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The Law Of God

Posted on 12 October 2011 by Islwyn

I have laboured a little over the ‘Law of God’ in the last few posts, deliberately. There are detractors who are critical of Adventists because they believe the Law of God or the Ten Commandments, and the Old Testament, no longer … Continue reading →

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Charles Spurgeon On ‘The Law Of God’

Posted on 29 September 2011 by Islwyn

Having lived for a time at Waterbeach (Cattels Lane) I must include something from Charles Spurgeon who began his ministry in Waterbeach. I may have downsized my library in my retirement but I find myself resisting giving away my several … Continue reading →

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‘Grace And The Law Of God’ by Dr. John Stott

Posted on 9 September 2011 by Islwyn

Said Bill Meuhlenberg in his post on Loving God And Keeping His Commandments: “A sad situation is enveloping large parts of the evangelical church today, especially those associated with the emergent church. Increasingly we are being told that love is … Continue reading →

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‘Grace And The Law Of God’ by Dr. Martyn Lloyd Jones

Posted on 7 September 2011 by Islwyn

“Without a clear concept of the law and its demands, we will not have a clear concept of our need for Christ. As John Bunyan rightly stated, “The man who does not know the nature of the law cannot know … Continue reading →

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Loving God And Keeping His Commandments

Posted on 2 September 2011 by Islwyn

I should say before beginning this post that I have some affinity with Baptists. For one thing I married into a Baptist family. In her early years my wife faithfully took her nieces and nephew to Sunday School every week … Continue reading →

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The Apostle Paul And The Old Testament

Posted on 23 July 2011 by Islwyn

What if the Jewish nation had accepted Jesus as Saviour and Lord? Hypothetical I know, but how would he have died? Would it have been ordained at the hands of the High Priest or ? ? ? – like Abraham … Continue reading →

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The Fukushima Fifty & The Cross Of Christ

Posted on 23 March 2011 by Islwyn

Did you read about the bravery and courageof “The Fukushima Fifty” following the devastating tsunami that hit Japan on the 10th March? Although they were given the name ‘The Fukushima Fifty’ there is said to have been between 100-200 engineers working around … Continue reading →

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