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”
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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.
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.
God’s Flaming Glory – God’s Glory in the Cross, According to Albert Mohler – Post 9
This post explores Albert Mohler’s concept of God’s glory in redemption and the cross. Mohler describes redemption as a theatrical drama played out on the stage of creation, with the cross being the ultimate demonstration of God’s glory. In theatrical terms, he emphasizes how the cross reveals the righteousness and redemptive purpose of God.
God’s Flaming Glory – God’s Glory in Creation, According to Albert Mohler, Part 2 – Post 8
Albert Mohler’s theatrical doctrine of glory in creation examined. Calvin’s view, a communicative view of God’s glory, shown to be fundamentally different from that of Mohler’s when it comes to creation.
God’s Flaming Glory – God’s Glory in Creation, According to Albert Mohler, Part 1 – Post 7
This post explores John Calvin’s and Albert Mohler’s views on God’s glory. Mohler’s perspective is analyzed with the aim of critiquing and reforming his doctrine, notably the perception of God’s glory as theatrical rather than communicative. Mohler emphasizes the distinctiveness of the Christian God from Allah, and asserts that everything exists for God’s glory.
God’s Flaming Glory – God’s Glory in Irradiation, According to Calvin – Post 6
Just as when Christians first believed through being “irradiated by the brightness of Christ,” so also believers are destined for a full irradiation in Christ.
God’s Flaming Glory – God’s Glory in the Cross, According to Calvin – Post 5
John Calvin’s emphasis on the centrality of the cross is essential to his understanding of God’s glory. Calvin highlights how through Christ, God’s love and grace are manifested, transforming the sinners perception of God from one of fear and despair to one of love and mercy. Calvin explains a profound insight into the beauty and significance of the cross as a symbol of God’s redemptive love and grace, as well as its role in revealing the essence of God’s glory.
Standing Before God, This We Are and No More 