Judah is a lion’s cub; from the prey, my son, you have gone up. He stooped down; he crouched as a lion and as a lioness; who dares rouse him? The scepter shall not depart from Judah, nor the ruler’s staff from between his feet, until tribute comes to him; and to him …
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Advent Day 7: The LORD Provides a Lamb
After these things God tested Abraham and said to him, “Abraham!” And he said, “Here I am.” He said, “Take your son, your only son Isaac, whom you love, and go to the land of Moriah, and offer him there as a burnt offering on one of the mountains of which I …
Read More »Advent Day 6: Noah
The LORD saw that the wickedness of man was great in the earth, and that every intention of the thoughts of his heart was only evil continually. And the LORD regretted that he had made man on the earth, and it grieved him to his heart. So the LORD said, “I will blot out man whom …
Read More »Advent Day 5: How can a Holy God…?
The LORD passed before him and proclaimed, “The LORD, the LORD, a God merciful and gracious, slow to anger, and abounding in steadfast love and faithfulness, keeping steadfast love for thousands, forgiving iniquity and transgression and sin, but who will by no means clear the guilty, visiting the iniquity of the fathers on the children and the children’s …
Read More »Advent Day 2: For the Joy Set Before Him…
God has existed forever, even before time (as we know it and comprehend it) began. God existed in a perfect community in and of Himself: God the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. As a technical theological term, this is called the aseity of God and I highly recommend you study …
Read More »The Five Solas of the Reformation: To The Glory of God Alone
To conclude our study in the Five Solas of the Reformation, in part 6 of 6 we’ll discuss Soli Deo Gloria, the Glory of God Alone. This is the pinnacle of what the Five Solas are pointing to, and truly, what the universe’s purpose is pointing to. To some, this …
Read More »The Five Solas of the Reformation: Christ Alone
In part 5 of 6 in our reflections on the Reformation, we are looking at the Sola: “Christ Alone.” The implications of this cannot be overstated. We are saved by grace alone, through faith alone, through Christ alone. It’s as offensive today (if not more) as it has been for …
Read More »The Five Solas of the Reformation: Faith Alone
As stated in the last article, Sola Gratia (Grace Alone) and Sola Fide (Faith Alone) go hand in hand, yet they are not the same. In part 4 of 6 of our study on the 5 Solas, we’re looking at Faith Alone. What are the conditions that bring someone in …
Read More »Message: What is the Gospel?
What is the Gospel? Most know it as the “Good News.” “Good News” about what? That’s what we’re going to explore and how this “Good News” is seen throughout Scripture. (Also see the article “The Gospel“).
Read More »The Five Solas of the Reformation: Grace Alone
Sola Gratia (grace alone) and Sola Fide (faith alone) go very hand in hand in this topic, yet however, they are not the same and deserve their own space. Who has the ability to say that someone is declared righteous in God’s sight? Who has the right and authority to …
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