Posted by Martin Murphy on Sunday, January 1, 2012,
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Theology
So teach us to number our days, That we may gain a heart of wisdom. Psalm 90:12
Too often, I have not followed the biblical pattern. I understand the eternal essence and existence of God and I thank God for creating me. Unfortunately, I try to take over my life and use it for myself rather than the glory of God. I think I’m not the only one in the boat. I call it the Epicurean spirit of the age. Self-interest prevails while the spiritual nature of life becomes a utilitarian tool. Oh,... Continue reading ...
Posted by Martin Murphy on Tuesday, November 22, 2011,
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Theology
After the first harvest of 1621, the American Pilgrims celebrated a day of Thanksgiving. This eventful celebration has since become a national holiday. Although Christians set aside this special time to acknowledge that the gracious hand of God provides for all our needs, thanksgiving should be a daily celebration.
The word providence comes from two Latin words "pro" and "videre" which means "to see beforehand." God is not a mere spectator. He knows in advance because He plans in advanc... Continue reading ...
Posted by Martin Murphy on Friday, October 28, 2011,
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Theology
On October 31st in the year 1517 Dr. Martin Luther posted his 95 theses on the church door. He wanted to discuss the issues relative to salvation and the practice of the church. He wanted the church to be reformed by the Word of God by the power of the Holy Spirit. The purpose of this brief monograph to celebrate and encourage the church to be reformed by the word of God.
Reformation (the recovery of biblical truth) and revival (spiritual renewal) is much needed among churches and in the ... Continue reading ...
Posted by Martin Murphy on Friday, July 1, 2011,
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Theology
King of kings and Lord of lords is a statement of God’s sovereignty. Every king, president, governor, ruler and any other person in authority is subordinate to the great King and Lord of heaven and earth. They all depend on the sovereign King and Lord God Almighty.
He has brought down rulers from their thrones” (Luke 1:52).
Just before the 4th of July each year television, radio, newspapers, internet and literally every form of communication writes or talks about celebrating Independence... Continue reading ...
Posted by Martin Murphy on Wednesday, December 15, 2010,
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Theology
William Still was the minister of Gilcomston South Church in Aberdeen, Scotland from 1945 to 1997. He was faithful to take the gospel to members and friends in the church by writing hundreds of letters through the years. He wrote a Christmas greeting to the congregation which is appropriate for us during this Christmas season.
Dear Friends,
On my fifty-first Christmas letter, I want to revert to the rude domesticity of the stable as an antidote to the lavishness of Christmas extra... Continue reading ...
Posted by Martin Murphy on Thursday, November 25, 2010,
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Theology
The word providence comes from two Latin words "pro" and "videre" which means, "to see before hand." The word providence, like the word Trinity, is not a proper biblical term, but theologians use the term providence to describe an important biblical concept. The Bible teaches that God created the world and God preserves what he creates. God is not merely a spectator with a passive knowledge of future events. God knows in advance because God plans before hand. Providence is a theologica... Continue reading ...
Posted by Martin Murphy on Saturday, October 16, 2010,
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Theology
This title needs some explanation. The word protestant comes from the Latin "protestari" which has the root meaning "to protest." The Latin word “testari” means “to bear witness.” The word protestant was used by the Christian church to describe those who protested the theology of the Roman Catholic Church in the 16th century. It became known as the Protestant Reformation. Denominationalism relative to the Christian church describes a world view that designates names to various gro... Continue reading ...
Posted by Martin Murphy on Sunday, April 4, 2010,
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Theology
We all have those milestones - some seemingly insignificant and others we regard as very significant - but we all have events in life that we remember. I have seen many milestones in my life. The most important event was when I came to a knowledge of the saving grace of Jesus Christ and trusted Him for eternal life. The day I married the most wonderful woman on earth (another man will, no doubt, make the same claim for his wife) was and remains extremely important to me. Remember milestones -... Continue reading ...
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About Me
| Martin Murphy |
| Midland City, Alabama |
My first priority in life is spending time with my wife and enjoying life together. Next on the list is writing books. After spending nearly 30 years in the class room, the pulpit, the lectern, the study, and the library, I now devote most of my time consolidating my academic and practical gains by writing books. My web site is titled "Writing My Books" because last year my wife kept insisting that I start writing before it was too late. Every day counts when most of life is in the past. I starting writing my books last summer and my wife would often ask "what are you doing?" My answer was "writing my book." When I proposed the idea of a web site about my writing project I asked my wife "what should I name it?" Without a second thought she said "writing my books."
I have a B.A. in Bible from Columbia International University and a Master of Divinity from Reformed Theological Seminary.
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