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Thought

William Langerak·2016-03-01
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Langerak examines the biblical doctrine of human thought in light of God's omniscience and judgment, contrasting man's vain and wicked thoughts with God's perfect knowledge. Using extensive scriptural examples from both Old and New Testaments, he demonstrates how corrupt thinking manifests in the unregenerate and even in church members, and warns believers against various false thoughts to which they are naturally prone. This resource provides practical biblical theology for understanding the depravity of human reason and the need for God's sovereign correction of our thoughts.

I think, therefore I am. Thus reasons man. But the Lord knows that the thoughts of the wise are vain (I Cor. 3:20). God is not in all his thoughts (Ps. 10:4). Man's thoughts are an abomination unto the Lord (Prov. 15:26). The thoughts of his heart are evil continually (Gen. 6:5). His thoughts are of iniquity, and evil against the righteous every day (Is. 59:6; Ps. 56:5). Man thinks his name will continue for ever (Ps. 49:11). He thinks he can escape the judgment of God (Rom. 2:3). But he knows...

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Author
William Langerak
Date

2016-03-01

Source
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Scripture References
1 Corinthians 3:20
Psalms
Psalms 10:4Psalms 56:5Psalms 49:11
Proverbs 15:26
Genesis 6:5
Romans 2:3
Micah 4:12
Topics
Total DepravityChristian LivingBiblical Interpretation
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