There are so many books on the market today about heaven, and rightly so because as Christians heaven is where we will spend eternity. There are so many things on this planet and in our lives that point to the glory of Heaven and the New Heavens and the New Earth. There are so manyContinue reading “Heaven on Earth”
Author Archives: Alistair Chalmers
Gospel leads to worship…
“Having experienced the grace of the gospel, worship is a reflex.” Derek Thomas, Heaven On Earth: What the Bible Teaches about Life to Come
Our future bodies…
“The Spirit-empowered and Spirit-gifted resurrection body will make our current bodies appear almost lifeless.” Derek Thomas, Heaven On Earth: What the Bible Teaches about Life to Come
Effective Evangelism…
Over the years I have become quite passionate about evangelism, this is because of the vast crowds of people in this world who don’t know Jesus, and it’s also because I know that I suck at evangelism! Evangelism is difficult, this or something similar has probably been said by every Christian at some point orContinue reading “Effective Evangelism…”
Made for eternity…
“All our striving and longing and yearning points to an existence that transcends the brokenness of our present lives.” Derek Thomas, Heaven On Earth: What the Bible Teaches about Life to Come
Confidence in Jesus…
“Christians die with courage because they die with confidence.” Derek Thomas, Heaven On Earth: What the Bible Teaches about Life to Come
The Fellowship of the Suffering
Have you every asked the question, what is the point of my suffering? I know that I have…. In 2013 I came down with a chronic illness which means I am in constant pain, I can’t sleep and my general health suffers as a result of this illness. When the doctors told me that thereContinue reading “The Fellowship of the Suffering”
Who is God…
“God is not only the supreme being. He is also the one through whom all others have their being.” Chad Van Dixhoorn, Confessing the Faith
The importance of Prayer…
“Prayer might be the last thing we feel like doing when we’re suffering, but it’s arguably the most important. Praying through suffering—our own and that of the world—brings us into closer communion not only with God but with his people throughout the world.” Paul Borthwick & Dave Ripper, The Fellowship of Suffering
Prayer that changes…
“I can no longer condemn or hate a brother for whom I pray, no matter how much trouble he causes me. His face, that hitherto may have been strange and intolerable to me, is transformed in intercession into the countenance of a brother for whom Christ died, the face of a forgiven sinner.” Dietrich Bonhoeffer,Continue reading “Prayer that changes…”
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