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
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God’s Work in the Water: Baptism and the Blessing of Union with Christ
Few acts in the Christian life are so widely misunderstood or undervalued as baptism. To many outside the church, it may appear little more than a quaint tradition or cultural custom. Even among believers, it is often reduced to a mere symbol, a public declaration of faith without deeper significance. Yet the apostles and the … Continue reading God’s Work in the Water: Baptism and the Blessing of Union with Christ
The Power of Godly Thinking
Text: Philippians 4:2–9Thesis: God remakes our minds in Christ, calling us to think in the Lord so that his peace might guard our hearts and shape our lives What You Think Shapes Who You Become What occupies your mind shapes your life. Everyone thinks. But not everyone thinks in the Lord. And the difference between … Continue reading The Power of Godly Thinking
Divine Blessedness: Encountering God’s Perfect Joy Through His Names
What's in a name? For most of us, names are simply labels implying a familial inheritance or a mark of personal identity. But in Scripture, God’s names function as windows into His very essence. They are not mere titles but invitations to know the Creator and partake in the perfection of His blessedness. From the … Continue reading Divine Blessedness: Encountering God’s Perfect Joy Through His Names
Partners in the Grace of Ministry: Paul’s Prayer for a Joyful Church
Imagine a lone soldier on a battlefield, surrounded by enemies, fighting with all his might—but eventually overwhelmed. But what if there were an army beside him, shields interlocked, moving forward together with unwavering resolve. Which of these will stand firm? The Christian life is not meant to be lived alone. We are not isolated warriors … Continue reading Partners in the Grace of Ministry: Paul’s Prayer for a Joyful Church
God’s Providence and Foreknowledge in Genesis 15:1-6: An Exegetical and Theological Analysis
The night sky stretches endlessly above Abram, a silent witness to his deepest anxieties. He has followed God’s call, left his homeland, and staked his future on divine promises, yet the fulfillment remains unseen. Without an heir, how can God’s covenantal blessings endure? The tension in Genesis 15:1-6 is palpable—Abram, advancing in years, wrestles with … Continue reading God’s Providence and Foreknowledge in Genesis 15:1-6: An Exegetical and Theological Analysis
Christian Giving as a Grace-Filled Act of Worship: An Exegetical and Theological Study of 1 Corinthians 16:1–2
John Calvin's famous motto, Cor meum tibi offero, Domine, prompte et sincere ("My heart I offer to you, Lord, promptly and sincerely"), expresses his personal devotion to God. This phrase encapsulates Calvin's understanding of Christian life as one of wholehearted consecration to God. Calvin did not see Christian devotion as a mere duty but as … Continue reading Christian Giving as a Grace-Filled Act of Worship: An Exegetical and Theological Study of 1 Corinthians 16:1–2
The Loving God and the Foolishness of Idolatry
Idolatry has plagued humanity from its earliest days. Whether crafted in gold or conceived in the heart, idolatry is the soul’s attempt to reimagine God according to its own desires. The Israelites, newly redeemed from Egyptian slavery, needed this warning: "You shall not make for yourself a carved image" (Deut 5:8). They had seen idolatry … Continue reading The Loving God and the Foolishness of Idolatry
Ministry Commission
Luke 3:3 When John received the word, he went with the word. No greater testimony could be given of man that he received the word and went with the word. So much is said in the simple phrase “he went.” O’ that we would all go. I am amazed at how many can hear the … Continue reading Ministry Commission
LOOKING WITH FAITH
“Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen” (Hebrews 11:1). “The righteous shall live by his faith” (Habakkuk 2:4). “This is the victory that has overcome the world—our faith” (1 John 5:4). Faith is the “state of believing on the basis of the reliability of the one trusted” … Continue reading LOOKING WITH FAITH
Donnie's Dogmatics 