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Category Archive: Doctrine of God

The Impulse to Praise

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||Pastoral Passage|| Every single facet of creation is called upon to worship God because he is the Creator, the King, and the Redeemer, but only humanity can articulate God’s worthiness with words.

Chris Northcott November 7, 2025 Doctrine of God, Evangelism, Pastoral Passages

The Inconvenient Holiness of God

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||Pastoral Passage|| God is the center, and our understanding of faith and worship and service must take that into account

Chris Northcott August 11, 2024 Doctrine of God, Kings, Reflections on Scripture

Spiritual Safety Rails on the Subject of Suffering

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||Pastoral Passage|| Christian creeds provide a framework within which reflection can take place without messing things up theologically and spiritually. Here are a few things that could be included in a creed on hardship and suffering.

Chris Northcott September 22, 2023 Difficult Texts and Doctrines, Doctrine of God, Pastoral Passages

Scale and Capacity in the Comprehension of Divinity

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Photography isn’t able to capture the eerie majesty of the Red Crater or the imposing bulk of the mountain slopes. It just doesn’t have the capacity. This reminds me of the way we fail to truly grasp the characteristics of God. We might agree with them mentally, but not really comprehend the scale.

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Chris Northcott April 9, 2021 Doctrine of God, Pastoral Passages

Singing of God as the Judge and Avenger

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How often do Christians sing of and to God as Judge? Readers will find this theme in Scripture, yet contemporary worship music neglects to make use of it.

Chris Northcott October 9, 2020 Communal Christianity, Doctrine of God, Pastoral Passages, Psalms

Psalm 139: Trustful Obedience to the God Who Knows Me

Trusting the God who knows everything and knows him, the psalm writer submits himself to be examined, corrected, and guided.

Chris Northcott March 19, 2020 Doctrine of God, Pastoral Passages, Personal Spirituality, Psalms

Who is Your God?

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||Pastoral Passage|| Theology matters. It defines and declares who your God is. The knowledge of God is what fuels and steadies the devotion of his people in their song and their service.

Chris Northcott March 9, 2020 Christianity and World Religions, Doctrine of God, Pastoral Passages, Public Christian Faith

At the Foot of Mount Sinai

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||Pastoral Passage|| The Jews’ encounter with God at Mt Sinai gives space for reflection on obedience and holiness.

Chris Northcott February 9, 2020 Doctrine of God, Exodus, Pastoral Passages, Personal Spirituality
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