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I am an ordinary Christian (if there is such a thing) from the U.K.

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Secondly I hope in some small way to help draw the unsaved towards Christ.

Matthew JebbBlack Country, U.K.
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wordbecameflesh.net

The ponderings of an ordinary Christian in an age of scepticism and unbelief.

Latest article - My God, My God Why Have You Forsaken Me

18 Jan 2025
What does this heart cry from Jesus tell us about the cross?
Melito's Passover Sermon 20 Jan 2024
This sermon was given by Bishop Melito of Sardis (around 170 AD)
Melito's Passover Sermon 20 Jan 2024
This sermon was given by Bishop Melito of Sardis (around 170 AD)
Evidence For The Biblical God 17 Jun 2023
Is there evidence for God and if so, what kind of God?
Evidence For The Biblical God 17 Jun 2023
Is there evidence for God and if so, what kind of God?
Christmas Thoughts 24 Dec 2021
Everyone loves a baby.

Why was this baby so special?

Christmas Thoughts 24 Dec 2021
Everyone loves a baby.

Why was this baby so special?

All Your Waves And Breakers 09 Oct 2021

Is the Lord responsible when bad things happen to us?

All Your Waves And Breakers 09 Oct 2021

Is the Lord responsible when bad things happen to us?

Search Me Oh God 07 Aug 2021

Psalm 139 describes how God is everywhere and has an intimate knowledge of everyone. Is this comforting or terrifying?

Search Me Oh God 07 Aug 2021

Psalm 139 describes how God is everywhere and has an intimate knowledge of everyone. Is this comforting or terrifying?

COVID-19 or Christ? 24 Oct 2020

The COVID-19 pandemic has thrown the world into turmoil. People are gripped by fear. Is there an alternative?

COVID-19 or Christ? 24 Oct 2020

The COVID-19 pandemic has thrown the world into turmoil. People are gripped by fear. Is there an alternative?

Woman, why are you weeping? 19 Sep 2020
Mary at the tomb.

We can learn a lot from the woman who had the privilege of being the first witness to the risen Christ.

Woman, why are you weeping? 19 Sep 2020
Mary at the tomb.

We can learn a lot from the woman who had the privilege of being the first witness to the risen Christ.

The Goodness of the Lord 02 May 2020
Is God good, really?

Is God good, really? Sceptics may ask (and Christians as well for that matter), if God is real, can he be good?

The Goodness of the Lord 02 May 2020
Is God good, really?

Is God good, really? Sceptics may ask (and Christians as well for that matter), if God is real, can he be good?

Jesus Wept 11 Apr 2020
The shortest verse

This is the shortest verse in the Bible. Yet it is also a bit of a mystery.

Jesus Wept 11 Apr 2020
The shortest verse

This is the shortest verse in the Bible. Yet it is also a bit of a mystery.

The Lost Word 28 Mar 2020
The 'Lost' theme

The ‘lost’ theme makes for great stories. Think of films such as the ‘Aristocats’, ‘The Lion King’, ‘Finding Nemo’ and many others.

The Lost Word 28 Mar 2020
The 'Lost' theme

The ‘lost’ theme makes for great stories. Think of films such as the ‘Aristocats’, ‘The Lion King’, ‘Finding Nemo’ and many others.

Does Creation Matter? 01 May 2019
God created...

It seems self-evident that God and creation go together. If there is a God then he surely created the universe.

Does Creation Matter? 01 May 2019
God created...

It seems self-evident that God and creation go together. If there is a God then he surely created the universe.

In Wrath Remember mercy 03 Nov 2018
Is Wrath Unchristian?

Generally speaking the modern Christian church (in the west anyway) doesnt do wrath. Some of us still at least in theory still believe God can be wrathful but the whole idea is difficult to reconcile with a God of love.

In Wrath Remember mercy 03 Nov 2018
Is Wrath Unchristian?

Generally speaking the modern Christian church (in the west anyway) doesnt do wrath. Some of us still at least in theory still believe God can be wrathful but the whole idea is difficult to reconcile with a God of love.

Word became Flesh 03 Oct 2018
Yes I know but...

Most Christians know that ‘The word became flesh and made his dwelling amongst us’ but when did you last stop to ponder it?

Word became Flesh 03 Oct 2018
Yes I know but...

Most Christians know that ‘The word became flesh and made his dwelling amongst us’ but when did you last stop to ponder it?