Renewed and Reformed

Grew up in a morally religious household. Saved from the depths of arrogance, hedonism and immorality at 22 by Jesus. Being sanctified every day. Sola scriptura.

Absent from his body but present with the Lord. It was such a great pleasure to meet you Voddie, and we'll meet again in heaven.

I listened to Erika Kirk’s full speech at the memorial, and I want to share a few thoughts that came to me while live streaming the event. This is not political. First, I should say that I grew up as a Muslim in a Muslim country. I don’t know enough about Christianity to say if what I witnessed is rooted in faith or culture. But what struck me most was how, even though death is heavy and this was by nature a sad occasion, the entire event carried a celebratory spirit that honored life. That contrast hit me deeply. In Islam, even though we believe that good people go to heaven, the relationship with God is taught through fear. Funerals are overwhelmingly sad, often filled with warnings of the terrifying first night in the grave. Growing up hearing that, and then witnessing people celebrate life, speak of God’s love, and remember someone through the impact he had on others; it felt so refreshing, so positive. Second, I was profoundly moved by @MrsErikaKirk’s words. I cannot fathom the strength it takes to stand and deliver such a meaningful speech after losing the love of your life. But even more than that, the grace it takes to forgive the very person who destroyed your world. I cannot imagine myself standing on a stage, sending love to those who cheered your husband’s murder, or inviting others to spread God’s love in response because, as she said, “we do not respond to hate with hate.” That is powerful beyond words. Again, I am ignorant when it comes to Christianity, but if this is what it truly embodies, then I am envious of those who get to experience that feeling.

For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places.

Heartbroken for Charlie's family, may God give them peace. The perpetrator needs to be brought to justice, but just as Charlie so often preached - we need to focus on Jesus words in times like this. Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you.

Out of the depths I cry to You In darkest places I will call Incline your ear to me anew And hear my cry for mercy, Lord Were you to count my sinful ways How could I come before your throne? Yet full forgiveness meets my gaze.

@farmingandJesus @sola_chad

@sola_chad Absolutely vomit inducing

I seriously can’t believe people think this is Christianity.

@farmingandJesus Seems nice 🤷‍♂️

Got to the bottom of it

Seems a bit agressive. 😳

@sola_chad John 13:35 "By this all people will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another.”

If you had to pick one attribute, what should be the most defining characteristic of a Christian?

Whilst I'm grateful for what I've learned from my reformed friends on X, the last few days have been quite deflating. Those on the replacement theology side unfortunately project an elitist, almost smug attitude towards Israel. This same attitude was responsible for too many in the pulpits turning a blind eye in Europe in the 1940s, and will have a similar effect when Zechariah 3 plays out in the future. I love you guys and agree with most of what you post, but even though Israel isn't saved right now, they WILL be, and we need a special place in our hearts for them all. Romans 9:1-3 shows the love Paul has for them, so let's do the same. Trying to make the church and Israel synonymous takes a lot of allegorization, and as a group of followers who rightly hold fast to God's word and Sola Scriptural, you need to do better. Lastly, if you hold a different view to true fellow believers, present your view, back it up with scripture, and do it with respect. Posting memes mocking brothers and sisters in Christ is really poor.

@JCRyle Luke 14...the necessity of giving up all idols and potential idols, and counting the cost

What did your pastor preach on today? What book of the Bible?

@farmingandJesus You have amazing persistence with these folk 😆

There is no salvation outside of Jesus Christ , not an institution John 14:6 Romans 10:9 Titus 3:5 Ephesians 2:8-9

“There is no true faith without the tear of repentance in its eye.” — Charles Spurgeon

Never take it for granted. 😭

We should be just as careful in our teaching of the word of God as a physician is with a scalpel, when only a thread exists between life and death. Teach with exactness the things of God.