The Nicene Creed teaches us that Jesus Christ is both fully man and fully God. "God from God, Light from Light, true God from true God, begotten, not created ...and became incarnate, and became man". John 3:16 tells us that God did this because He loved us. And I cannot think of … [Read more...] about Dignity or Degradation
Redemption
That the World Might be Saved
One of the problems with repeated false alarms is that those around you begin to yawn. They grow weary and even distrustful. One of those false alarms, of which the church must admit its guilt, is the perennial conga-line of Christians predicting the return of the Lord and the … [Read more...] about That the World Might be Saved
Ezra #2 – Roll Call
The Jews spent 70 years in Babylon and were told to make a life for themselves while in exile for their sins. At the end of that time, God faithfully stirred up both the king of Persia and many Jews to return under the leadership of a guy named Zerubabbel (who in Persia was named … [Read more...] about Ezra #2 – Roll Call
#24 Redemption & Restoration – OT Survey
In Daniel 9, Daniel sits down with the book of Jeremiah and works out the number of years Israel should expect to be in captivity. Israel will need to hold on for 70 years. Deliverance is not going to come quickly and therefore patient obedience and faithfulness over the long … [Read more...] about #24 Redemption & Restoration – OT Survey
#12 Jesus and the Environment
The central issue when it comes to the environment is not science versus climate, not pollution versus clean air. The central issue is faithful worship versus idolatry. God's law provides very simple instructions on how man is to interact with the environment. We are told … [Read more...] about #12 Jesus and the Environment