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The Disciple’s Dilemma

June 4, 2019 By Matt Blake Leave a Comment

I have a great relationship with scripture. I read it more than ever, and try more earnestly than ever to be shaped by its pages (though 'try' is the only honest word). But as a person who loves study and learning, it has also been a turbulent relationship. I have ridden great waves of high and low love and devotion for the Bible as I’ve travelled through my studies and explorations, which have often brought … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Following, Growth Tagged With: Christianity, Discipleship, Faith

Who Is Hell Really For?

June 6, 2018 By Matt Blake 2 Comments

The Biblical logic of salvation and ‘hell’ (with ‘hell’ in quotation marks because although it’s an inescapable Biblical reality, it’s nothing like the hell of our imaginations) is this: Those who are ‘in Christ’ can be sure of their eternal safety from it . How can you be sure that you’re in Christ? If you’ve accepted the gift of Jesus through faith, then you can be sure. It’s that simple. Grace is given, and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Growth Tagged With: Annihilationism, Christianity, Conditionalism, Hell, Theology

Three Years Without Stuff – Rules of the Game

June 8, 2016 By Matt Blake Leave a Comment

Last week I shared my decision to take a three year break from purchasing new things. I haven’t come to it lightly; I’ve thought long and hard about my reasons. It’s not about punishing myself or living like a hipster pilgrim. It’s about eliciting specific change and growth in myself. I’ve loved and desired material possessions too much for most of my life, and with God’s help I plan to change that … [Read more...]

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Three Years Without Stuff

May 31, 2016 By Matt Blake Leave a Comment

Last week, I celebrated my birthday (my 33rd, for those counting). Aside from getting some nice time with family and friends, I got to start on a new journey I’ve been looking forward to for many months. Since late last year, I’ve been planning to take a three year vacation from buying things – basically all non-essential things – starting from my 33rd birthday. The clock has started, which means no clothes … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Growth

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