The Temptation of Christ (Matthew 4:1-11) « Psalm Trees

Stephen Notman has written a great exegetical piece on Matthew 4:1-11. I really enjoyed it. Take a look at it using the following link.

The Temptation of Christ (Matthew 4:1-11) « Psalm Trees

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The Application of the Mosaic Law to the Life of the Christian « Psalm Trees

Stephen Notman has written a really good article about how the Mosaic Law fits into the life of Christians. I liked how he does such a good job in explaining this important subject. You can read his article at the link below. He wrote:

We must recall that the Law was God’s gracious gift to His people, which provided a constitution for a nation in covenant with Yahweh’s guaranteed presence and opportunities for blessings. They were to be a treasure among men by living a life guided by laws that would make them grow in holiness. Thus, the law reveals to us much about the character of God and reminds us of our inherent sinfulness. We are now living, as Paul said, “not under law, but under grace” and must interpret God’s moral law through the lens of Christ’s love, living lives that strive to honour the law whilst rejoicing in Christ’s total forgiveness for when we fall short.

I agree!

The Application of the Mosaic Law to the Life of the Christian « Psalm Trees

Apologist Interview: Stephen Notman - Apologetics 315

Yesterday, Brian Auten posed a real gem of an interview with Stephen Notman. Stephen was a formal atheist and he explains how God revealed himself to him and why and how he does Apologetics. I also have to agree with Wintery Knight comment about how sanctification is an on-going process. I know people who were delivered from drugs and alcohol and promiscuity and smoking. When they got saved God took the very desire from them . They didn't do rehab or see a psychologist. However, I know people who are saved but went they through recovery programs. It's all God. The ones who didn't go through rehab are not more saved than the ones who did. It's a different process for everyone. No matter what you are miraculously delivered from, there are still many more thing that you will struggle with and will grow to overcome. Other things you will struggle with until you leave this earth. Just like Stephen says in the interview being a christian isn't easy. Jesus never promised anyone that it would be. Not one of us is perfect but we should be all tying to.be obedient to the one who saved us  Please follow the link below and here this wonderful testimony about just how God is.

Apologist Interview: Stephen Notman - Apologetics 315

Do Atheists Ever Become Christians? MP3 Audio - Apologetics 315

William Lane Craig invited two people, Dr. Holly Ordway and Stephen Notman, to talk about how they became Christians after spending the majority of their lives as non-Christians. It was very interesting. I love hearing testimonies of how God intervenes in lives to bring people to himself. I also really enjoyed William Lane Craig's prayer and invitation to accept the Gospel at the end. All there speakers in the presentation recognize and thank God for the gift of repentance and mercy. I thank God that Brian Auten posted this and i had a chance to listen to it. Both Holly Ordway and Stephen Notman have blogs and Brian was gracious enough to have links to their sites. Follow the link to hear the lecture. The picture is from Stephen Notman's blog of Ordway and Notman with William Lane Craig.

Do Atheists Ever Become Christians? MP3 Audio - Apologetics 315