When we read that "God is love" (1 John 4:8), we encounter a revelation of the very essence of the divine nature. It is not a marginal note about divine behavior. This declaration stands as one of Scripture's most profound theological statements. Yet, it is often misunderstood as mere divine sentiment rather than as the … Continue reading Infinite Love: Rooted in God’s Nature and Eternally Set Upon His People
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Some Notes and Charts on Anthropomorphic Language
Divine Accommodation: The Hermeneutical Necessity of Anthropomorphic and Zoomorphic Language in Scripture The interpretive challenge of Scripture's vivid descriptions of God has persisted throughout church history. When Moses describes God's "mighty hand and outstretched arm" (Deuteronomy 26:8), or when the psalmist speaks of taking refuge "in the shadow of your wings" (Psalm 17:8), how should … Continue reading Some Notes and Charts on Anthropomorphic Language
The Limits of Language in Describing God
“Surely, his infinity ought to make us afraid to try to measure him by our own senses. Indeed, his spiritual nature forbids our imagining anything earthly or carnal of him…. For who even of slight intelligence does not understand that, as nurses commonly do with infants, God is wont in a measure to “lisp” in … Continue reading The Limits of Language in Describing God
Christian Worship: God’s Glory and God’s Word
Worship is the pinnacle of Christian existence. Yet what makes worship truly Christian? The answer lies in worship's dual foundation: God's glory as motivation and God's Word as guide. When believers see God's splendor revealed in Scripture, they cannot help but worship. When that worship follows biblical patterns, it pleases the God who ordained it. … Continue reading Christian Worship: God’s Glory and God’s Word
“God is Infinitely Happy in the Enjoyment of Himself”: Jonathan Edwards on Divine Blessedness
While he may be best known for his sermon, “Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God,” Jonathan Edwards focused on Heaven and God’s blessedness more than the horrors of Hell. Edwards grounds divine blessedness in the eternal life of the triune God and then explains creation, redemption, and the saints’ beatific joy as the … Continue reading “God is Infinitely Happy in the Enjoyment of Himself”: Jonathan Edwards on Divine Blessedness
The First Cause: Aquinas and the Nature of Existence
In Sum. Cont. Gent. 2.15, Aquinas explains how it is that “God is the Cause of All Being.” This fundamental truth is affirmed in passages like Genesis 1, Acts 17:28, and Romans 11:36. I have summarized Aquinas’ argument below. So we can appreciate what it means for God to be the Cause of All Being. … Continue reading The First Cause: Aquinas and the Nature of Existence
Divine Blessedness: The Plenitude and Perfections of God
The doctrine of divine blessedness stands at the center of Christian confession. When Paul proclaims that God is “blessed forever” (Rom 9:5; cf. 1 Tim 1:11), he doesn’t speak of passing joys but of the perfect and immutable fullness of life that belongs to God alone. This blessedness flows from two inseparable realities 1)God’s absolute … Continue reading Divine Blessedness: The Plenitude and Perfections of God
The Divine Lifeline: Why Only a God-Man Could Save Us
When ancient mariners found themselves drowning in stormy seas, they needed more than a fellow sailor’s sympathy—they needed someone with the power to pull them from the depths. Humanity, sinking beneath the waves of sin and death, required not merely divine compassion from above or human solidarity from within, but a Redeemer who could bridge … Continue reading The Divine Lifeline: Why Only a God-Man Could Save Us
The Silent Strings: A Historical and Theological Examination of A Cappella Worship in Christian Tradition
The absence of instrumental music in early Christian worship represents one of the most enduring yet contested aspects of ecclesiastical history. While modern Christianity largely embraces instrumental accompaniment, certain communities—most notably the Churches of Christ—maintain the ancient practice of a cappella singing. This adherence raises fundamental questions about the nature of biblical authority, historical precedent, … Continue reading The Silent Strings: A Historical and Theological Examination of A Cappella Worship in Christian Tradition
The Call to Faithfulness: Following the New Testament Pattern in God’s Plan
The call to be faithful to God’s plan is a summons to align our lives and congregations with the divine will revealed in the New Testament. This revealed will provides the authoritative pattern for Christian faith and practice. This pattern, rooted in the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ, serves as the foundation for … Continue reading The Call to Faithfulness: Following the New Testament Pattern in God’s Plan
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