Photo by Markus Spiske temporausch.com on Pexels.com God is one (Deut. 6:4), yet there are three divine persons (Matt. 28:19-20; Jn. 1:1). The reality of the Trinity is demonstrated clearly when Jesus was baptized (Matt. 3:13-17). Jesus was in the water, the Father spoke from Heaven, and the Spirit descended as a dove to rest … Continue reading Triunity and Togetherness
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Busy Bees
Photo by Lisa Fotios on Pexels.com Bees may very well be the most important animal on the planet (I do not view humans as animals. We are created in the image of God to be his reflecting ambassadors bringing about his rule on earth). Bees spread pollen. I don't like pollen, but we all depend … Continue reading Busy Bees
Hold to God’s Unchanging Hand: Immutability
“Time is filled with swift transition” but thankfully we can always hold to God’s unchanging hand. God said, “I the Lord change not” (Mal. 3:6). God is eternally perfect. He does not improve and does not weaken in any way.There is no potential in God. There is nothing about God which is not always perfect. … Continue reading Hold to God’s Unchanging Hand: Immutability
The God Who Is and Chose To Be With Us: Divine Aseity and Human Adoration
There has to be a cause for everything that began to exist. He gives life to everything (Acts 17:25). No one gave life to God. He exists by his own power (this is called aseity). He is the God who eternally is (Ex. 3:14). God does not need us or anything else in creation. Every … Continue reading The God Who Is and Chose To Be With Us: Divine Aseity and Human Adoration
Divine Simplicity: The Entire Fountain of All Good Things
Photo by Emre Can on Pexels.com Is God simple? When we think of God’s nature, “simple” probably isn’t the first thing that comes to mind. As the song says, “we stand amazed in the presence of Jesus,” and that is good. We should be amazed at the incomprehensibility of our God. We can understand … Continue reading Divine Simplicity: The Entire Fountain of All Good Things
From Out to In
We like insiders. We want to be insiders. No one wants to be on the outside trying to see whats happening. We value that inside position and that insider information. So we try to position ourselves on the inside. We feel more like we are in the inside if we keep more and more people … Continue reading From Out to In
The Search for Quality Living
I know you are busy. I know there are 100 things left to do after you have done 1000. But there is one thing that you must do—spend time with your God. Jesus said, “this is eternal life, that they know you, the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom you have sent” (Jn. 17:3). … Continue reading The Search for Quality Living
Jesus the Firstfruits
Jesus is the firstfruits. Paul said, “But in fact Christ has been raised from the dead, the firstfruits of those who have fallen asleep” (1 Cor. 15:20). Then again in verse 23 Paul described the resurrection of Christ as “the firstfruits” which would be followed by the resurrection of Christians when Jesus returns. When … Continue reading Jesus the Firstfruits
On the 3rd Day??
Paul said that Jesus “was buried” and “that he was raised the third day according to the Scriptures” (1 Cor. 15:5). This section is more difficult to find in the the Old Testament Scriptures. These things are never spelled out for us in a straightforward way like Jesus’ vicarious death for our sins. Some, otherwise … Continue reading On the 3rd Day??
Blessed Trinity?
How can God be "one" (Deut. 6:4) and three persons (Matt. 28:19-20)? The nature of God is the foundation of our religion, so we should try to understand God as best we can. However, we will never fully understand anything about God. We should not expect to fully understand God. He is God and we … Continue reading Blessed Trinity?
Donnie's Dogmatics 