personal — Thinking Out Loud

Mar 12

Mar 12 Something New and Something Similar

Trip Kimball

On Medium, Personal Faith, Prayer

Oct 23
Oct 23 Spirituality and the Value and Danger of Electricity

Trip Kimball

God's Word, Personal Faith

Jul 31
Jul 31 Need Help on How to Share Your Faith?

Trip Kimball

Personal Faith, Relationships, Personal Evangelism

Mar 6
Mar 6 A Results-Based Dilemma

Trip Kimball

Culture, Discipleship, Personal Faith

Jan 23
Jan 23 3 Basic Elements of a Relationship with God

Trip Kimball

Discipleship, Personal Faith, Relationships, Theology

I've heard people share their life stories about coming to know God many times. They usually make the distinction between knowing about God and personally knowing Him.

I recently heard a young woman from Switzerland share this during a class I taught in a DTS course with YWAM-Jax. I was so encouraged as she told her story with such freshness and sincerity.

So, what is the difference between knowing about God and knowing Him in a personal way?

Nov 28
Nov 28 3 Observations and Truths About Discipleship

Trip Kimball

Foundations, God's Word, Personal Faith

Oct 17

Oct 17 A Journey of Faith

Trip Kimball

Foundations, God's Word, Personal Faith, Theology, 5 Solas

Quoting a truth is easier than living it out in real life. Putting truth on a plaque or poster is nice, but it doesn't change a person's life.

Memorization of Scripture is good for retention, but it won't produce transformation in a person's life on its own. What we know in our minds doesn't automatically bring change in our hearts or our self-will.

Truth doesn't bring transformation until it's transferred from thought into action, which requires an active, personal faith.

Sep 26
Sep 26 More Than A Prophet

Trip Kimball

Foundations, Personal Faith, Theology, 5 Solas

So much has been said and written about Jesus Christ over the centuries. Much of it is good and edifying, but not all of it.

Jesus—the man from Nazareth—had a polarizing effect on people. Many who followed Him were not those you'd expect. In fact, many theologians and religious leaders opposed Him.

But there's far more to the person of Jesus Christ than what is known historically. Who He is and the purpose of His presence on earth is often misunderstood.