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.
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God’s Flaming Glory – God’s Glory in Life, According to Calvin – Post 4
John Calvin saw God’s glory as shaping the Christian life. He emphasized dependency on the Father, and obedience to Him out of love and gratitude. Calvin believed that the Christian life should be marked by adoration and service to God in response to His goodness and providence communicated to us.
God’s Flaming Glory – God’s Glory in Creation, According to Calvin – Post 3
John Calvin’s conception of God’s glory in creation is deeply rooted in the idea of the Fatherhood of God. He viewed creation as a form of communication of God’s goodness and care for humanity. Calvin emphasized that the purpose of creation was not just to display God’s glory, but also to communicate His paternal love.
God’s Flaming Glory – Allah’s Glory, According to the Quran – Post 2
This post discusses Allah’s glory in the Qur’an, emphasizing his singular nature and the purpose of creation. It highlights that Allah’s glory is inward-focused and negative in nature. According to the Qur’an, the purpose of human existence is to glorify and serve Allah. This is in sharp contrast with the Triune God of Scripture.
God’s Flaming Glory – An Introduction – Post 1
The post discusses the significance of one’s view of the glory of God, contrasting the theatrical and communicative definitions. The author outlines an upcoming series of blog posts critiquing various theologians’ understandings of God’s glory, with the aim of sparking a renewed appreciation for it in readers. The series draws from a paper titled “The Rekindling of Glory.”
Rightly Relating Biblical and Systematic Theology
Have you ever been confused by the difference between Biblical theology and Systematic theology? Yeah, me too. And that’s why I’m glad I wrote this paper. This paper describes what Biblical theology and Systematic theology are, while explaining how they differ. In it, I state the necessity for both theological methods, and give a caseContinue reading “Rightly Relating Biblical and Systematic Theology”
Biblical Economics
This essay explores what economics is according to the Bible. It makes the case that Biblical Economics is capitalism motivated by compassion and guided by wisdom. My desire is to present Biblical Economics in a way that is easy for the average reader to understand, without relying on technical or academic language. I pray itContinue reading “Biblical Economics”
Introducing… The Gospel!
Christmas 2022 I love the way the gospel of Mark begins. It is incredibly direct and full of content. Mark’s first line – the line that is meant to captivate his readers – is this: “The beginning of the gospel of Jesus Christ, the Son of God.” Right there, dear friends, is likely the simplestContinue reading “Introducing… The Gospel!”
Christian, Do Not Withdraw from Politics
Today is Victims of Communism Day. It is both a day for honoring those who have died under the godless system of Communism, and a reminder of the evil they experienced. Over 100 million people have died because of this false theology around the world; by war, murder, and starvation. Today, because of Communistic policies and practices, approximately 300 million people face starvation in the upcoming winter (or as they call it, “acute food insecurity”). And so, this is to the Christians who are willing to listen: Do not give up the world; do not disobey God and let this world plunge into a thousand years of darkness.
The Heart and The Tongue
James 3:1-12 What does James have to say about our tongues, and what they tell us about our hearts? That’s what this sermon is about. I preached it October 12, 2022. I pray it is an encouragement to you, by God’s grace through His Word. I’ve included the link to the video and the manuscriptContinue reading “The Heart and The Tongue”