You can read post 12 here, or find the series overview page here. Redemption was God’s end in creating the universe through the communication of His goodness. Redemption and the new creation are the end (or the goal) of the old creation “as the use of a house is the end of… building it.”[1]Continue reading “God’s Flaming Glory – Post 13 – God’s Glory in Redemption, According to Jonathan Edwards”
Monthly Archives: January 2024
God’s Flaming Glory – Post 12 – God’s Glory in Creation, According to Jonathan Edwards
You can read Post 11 here, or find the series page here. In all things, God is pursuing the shining out and spreading forth His supreme end in creation: His glory. That one glory consists of His fullness as the Triune God, and the communication of Himself. This “fulness of God,” said Edwards,Continue reading “God’s Flaming Glory – Post 12 – God’s Glory in Creation, According to Jonathan Edwards”
Thank You, Mark Steyn
“This is the biggest issue of our time. Freedom of speech, because it’s the freedom to argue for all the other freedoms.” ~ Mark Steyn [1] I first came across Mark Steyn while listening to him on the Rush Limbaugh program. I didn’t look forward to any other guest speaker on that program. Mark isContinue reading “Thank You, Mark Steyn”
True Spiritual Warfare
Earlier today, on January 15, 2024, Peter Mead put out a post entitled “Is Our View of Satan Too Small?” I highly recommend that you read this small blog post. You can find it via this link: What I want to do in this post is expound a bit on his main pointContinue reading “True Spiritual Warfare”
Sunday Stirrings
It is the affirmation of the Declaration of Independence that it is the Right of the People to abolish the corrupt government, and institute a new Government — which was directly referring to the government of the United States of America.[1] Those that believe there can be no earthly government better than that ofContinue reading “Sunday Stirrings”
God’s Flaming Glory – God’s Triune Glory, According to Jonathan Edwards – Post 11
You can read Post 10 here, or find the series page here. Introduction Jonathan Edwards wrote and spoke of God as Triune and in Trinitarian terms – Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Unlike Allah (see Post 2), this Triune God of Scripture of whom Edwards preached was not inward focused and negative,Continue reading “God’s Flaming Glory – God’s Triune Glory, According to Jonathan Edwards – Post 11”
God’s Flaming Glory – From Allah to Mohler to Calvin to Edwards – Overview
An overview of the series God’s Flaming Glory.
Comfort in Christ – No Condemnation
There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus. ~ Romans 8:1 Dear, suffering heart, If you are in Christ, you may take this to heart in your sufferings: there in therefore now no condemnation for those that are in Christ Jesus (Romans 8:1). Once, “In Adam,” youContinue reading “Comfort in Christ – No Condemnation”
The God Who Knows Why
During the Christmas season, we are reminded that our Mighty God is with us. Yet, as we face the uncertainty of the New Year, it’s hard to apply that truth. The Bible reassures us that God not only knows the answers, but also treasures and loves us. In the end, Jesus will bring clarity to our “Why?” questions. For now, we are called to trust and lean on Him.
God’s Flaming Glory – God’s Glory in Life, According to Albert Mohler – Post 10
This post analyzes Albert Mohler’s doctrine of God’s glory and its implications for Christian life and mission. Mohler’s emphasis on a theatrical understanding of God’s glory, as opposed to a participatory one, frames his theology. While he acknowledges the believer’s union with Christ, he underscores the primary purpose as beholding and demonstrating God’s glory, contrary to John Calvin.
Standing Before God, This We Are and No More 