The Gospel Saturated Blog

The gospel is good news before it is good advice. It tells us who Jesus is, what he has done, and what that means for our lives and our world.

john thomas

Did John Thomas Rediscover Truth?

You probably heard the same origin story I did – John Thomas, on his way to America in 1832, caught in a violent storm in the middle of the Atlantic. He thought he was going to die and prayed to God to save him, committing to search out the truth of the Christian faith if God did just that.

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kingdom of one

Musings On A Kingdom Of One

I was a different person back then. At least I’d like to think so. Dogmatic. Self-assured. Self-righteous.  It’s hard to know for sure. What part is personality, what part is learned

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being kind

Why Being Kind Is Better Than Being Right

I’m in Bible College this year, working towards a Diploma in Biblical Theology (this will, I know, NOT COME AS A SHOCK TO SOME OF YOU…) and really, it’s the dream of a lifetime to spend 5+ hours each week in biblical conversation with others of a similar persuasion.

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prophecy and apostles

Are There Prophets and Apostles Today?

When prophecy and apostles are examined across the whole story of Scripture, modern charismatic claims become much harder to sustain. This article considers their biblical purpose, authority and relationship to the finality and sufficiency of Scripture.

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kingdom of one

Musings On A Kingdom Of One

I was a different person back then. At least I’d like to think so. Dogmatic. Self-assured. Self-righteous.  It’s hard to know for sure. What part is personality, what part is learned

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