About Kyle Barton

Kyle served on staff at CSOC from 2011 to 2021 and is now studying systematic theology at Princeton. He also blogs at conversantfaith.com. He was born in Irving, Texas and graduated from UT with a B.S. in architectural engineering.

God’s Purpose in Building—John 1

By |2015-10-19T19:50:45-05:00August 29th, 2012|Bible Study, Blog, Orientation, Summer|

V.    God’s Purpose in Building

You shall see heaven opened and the angels of God ascending and descending on the Son of Man. –John 1:51

God’s ultimate intention is not merely recovered humanity, enlivened humanity, or transformed humanity. He is looking for a dwelling place among built up believers (Isa. 66:1-2). John distills this colossal revelation in an apropos allusion to […]

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God’s Purpose in Transformation—John 1

By |2015-10-19T19:49:48-05:00August 28th, 2012|Bible Study, Blog, Orientation, Summer|

IV.  God’s Purpose in Transformation

Jesus said, You are Simon, the son of John; you shall be called Cephas (which is interpreted, Peter). —John 1:42

John speeds along in his concise overview of God’s purpose with a brief reference to transformation. In God’s full salvation, He not only enlivens us but changes us. The Bible calls this change transformation (Rom. 12:2). This change […]

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God’s Purpose in Regeneration—John 1

By |2015-10-19T19:52:02-05:00August 26th, 2012|Bible Study, Blog, Orientation, Summer|

III.  God’s Purpose in Regeneration

And John testified, saying, I beheld the Spirit descending as a dove out of heaven, and He abode upon Him. —John 1:32

The Spirit’s anointing of Jesus in baptism is a symbol of our baptism with the Holy Spirit for regeneration. As the Lamb of God, Christ takes away our sins; as the Spirit of God, He […]

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God’s Purpose in Incarnation and Redemption—John 1

By |2014-12-17T10:20:07-06:00August 25th, 2012|Bible Study, Blog, Orientation, Summer|

II.    God’s Purpose in Incarnation and Redemption

And the Word became flesh and tabernacled among us (and we beheld His glory, glory as of the only Begotten from the Father), full of grace and reality. —John 1:14

Before God could accomplish His purpose, man fell and became lost in sin. Because God loved man and wouldn’t relinquish His eternal purpose, God Himself became […]

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God’s Purpose in Creation—John 1

By |2014-12-17T10:21:05-06:00August 22nd, 2012|Bible Study, Blog, Orientation, Summer|

I.     God’s Purpose in Creation

In the beginning was the Word and the Word was with God, and the Word was Godall things came into being through Him, and apart from Him not one thing came into being which has come into being. —John 1:1, 3

The Gospel of John begins with the same three words the entire Bible does-in the beginning. […]

Summer Orientation Bible Study

By |2014-12-17T10:23:41-06:00June 22nd, 2012|Bible Study, Blog, Orientation, Summer|

Besides Jesus Christ, the most important thing to a Christian is the Bible. Apart from the Bible, we would hardly know God or His eternal purpose. But by reading the Bible we can know what God wants and what He intends to accomplish.

From a babe you have known the sacred writings, which are able to make you wise unto salvation through […]

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College Conference Recap

By |2014-12-17T10:27:40-06:00March 17th, 2012|Blog, Events|

This month, Christian Students attended a weekend conference in Latham Springs, Texas. The conference is held twice a year and is attended by college students all over the south central United States. The topic for the weekend was twofold: Salvation from God’s Side and Life Practices Needed to be Normal and Healthy in the Church Life.

Here are some highlights from both […]

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Thursday Night Message Series: Witnessing

By |2014-12-17T10:28:09-06:00February 25th, 2012|Blog, Meeting|

Why is witnessing important to us as Christians?

Because the Lord needs a testimony on this earth, and this testimony is propagated by our speaking to others about the Lord Jesus. By witnessing, the Lord’s testimony is passed on to new generations. Every Christian should be a witness, not just an ordained few. College students are especially positioned to witness to others […]

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Thursday Night Message Series: Salvation

By |2014-12-17T10:28:34-06:00February 8th, 2012|Blog, Meeting|

Every Thursday evening, we hold our general club meeting at the Sanchez building. This past week, as usual, some club alumni in the community provided a yummy home-cooked dinner. Following our meal, we enjoyed a sweet time of singing and fellowship.

For the message, Kyle and David shared on the security, assurance, and joy of our salvation. Although I thought I knew […]

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