Warren Nozaki Apologetics, Bible, Christ, God, Salvation

A.W. Tozer: Our woes began when God was forced out of His central shrine.

Our woes began when God was forced out of His central shrine and “things” were allowed to enter. Within the human heart “things” have taken over. Men have now by nature no peace within their hearts, for God is crowned there no longer, but there in the moral dusk stubborn and aggressive usurpers fight among … Continue reading A.W. Tozer: Our woes began when God was forced out of His central shrine.

Warren Nozaki Apologetics, Bible, Christ

Acts 1:12-26: Judas, Matthias, and the Significance of the Twelve Apostles

After telling about Jesus’ incarnation, resurrection, and ascension, Luke shifts the spotlight to the apostles—the ones the Lord entrusted with carrying the gospel from Jerusalem, out into Judea and Samaria, and eventually to the ends of the earth. But before the mission could move forward, something had to be addressed: the vacancy left by Judas. … Continue reading Acts 1:12-26: Judas, Matthias, and the Significance of the Twelve Apostles

Warren Nozaki Bible, Christ, Reformation, Salvation

Martin Luther: The Everlasting Pity swore to save me from my anguish…

In devil’s dungeon chained I layThe pangs of death swept o’er me.My sin devoured me night and dayIn which my mother bore me.My anguish ever grew more rife,I took no pleasure in my lifeAnd sin had made me crazy. Then was the Father troubled soreTo see me ever languish.The Everlasting Pity sworeTo save me from … Continue reading Martin Luther: The Everlasting Pity swore to save me from my anguish…

Warren Nozaki Apologetics, Bible, Christ, Theology

Why Did Jesus Thrice Ask Peter “Do You Love Me?”

The previous post looked at Christ reconciliation of the wayward disciple. This post will take a closer look at Christ restoration of Peter. Simon’s open denial of Christ can hardly be misconstrued as a minor infraction. It is in the company of another disciple and before the eyes of Jesus that thrice Peter denies being … Continue reading Why Did Jesus Thrice Ask Peter “Do You Love Me?”