Introduction

So I'm gonna try to begin writing in this blog. This blog is mainly intended for a Christian audience, and will serve as a way for me to discuss (and learn) things of a biblical nature, furthering my walk with God. I pray that God will use this blog to advance His walk with you, the reader, as well. I hope that we can together learn from the bible and get into some good discussions. I also hope to discuss some current events as well (eg. social, political, cultural etc.) within the context of the bible. Some of it will be controversial, but I hope that people will not be afraid to write what's on their heart in accordance with biblical truths. Remember, by our Constitution we are entitled to freedom of opinion and speech (and freedom of religion).

I will, to the best of my ability, try to write in accordance with biblical truths. I pray for wisdom in order to accomplish this. I hope that if you believe (or know) something I've written is not in accordance with the bible, you will guide and instruct me as to what I'm not understanding correctly. If you have a message to write that you wish to post, please send it and I'll post it. I really want this to be an informal discussion blog whereby we can all benefit and learn from the bible. Also, feel free to post prayer requests.

As for some scriptural wisdom, 1 Tim 4:12-16 is some motivation for writing in this blog: "Let no one despise you for your youth, but set the believers an example in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith, in purity. 13Until I come, devote yourself to the public reading of Scripture, to exhortation, to teaching. 14Do not neglect the gift you have, which was given you by prophecy when the council of elders laid their hands on you. 15Practice these things, immerse yourself in them, so that all may see your progress. 16 Keep a close watch on yourself and on the teaching. Persist in this, for by so doing you will save both yourself and your hearers." I will especially try to abide by verse 16, and hope you will help me in doing so.

And for motivation for learning from the bible, 2 Tim 3:16-17 says: "16All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness, 17that the man of God may be competent, equipped(G) for every good work." So in this blog I hope that we use the bible to teach, correct, and train each other, so that we can be equipped for every good work.

Hope you enjoy it!

In Christ,

John