In his first letter to the Corinthians, Paul tells the congregation there, “Now I will come to you when I pass through Macedonia (for I am passing through Macedonia). And it may be that I will remain, or even spend the winter with you, that you may send me on my journey, wherever I go. … Continue reading Appreciating Pentecost
God, COVID-19, and Natural Woe
In early April 2020, Jonah Goldberg observed in The Dispatch that one thing we were not hearing much of in this time of COVID-19 is any discussion of theodicy, that is, the justification of the existence, power, and goodness of God in the face of evil. It is an astute observation; in other times, there … Continue reading God, COVID-19, and Natural Woe
Sunday Reflections: The Aseity of God (WCF 2.2)
Our small groups at Christ Presbyterian Church are currently going through Ligonier’s course, The Attributes of God, taught by Steven Lawson, and the first attribute discussed was on the aseity of God. “Aseity” is not a term most people are familiar with, but it comes from Latin and according to Merriam-Webster’s dictionary refers to the … Continue reading Sunday Reflections: The Aseity of God (WCF 2.2)
Note to Readers (4/15/20)
I had hoped to finish my commentary on the chapters going through the Exodus event prior to Resurrection Sunday. Obviously that did not happen. The reason for this is that as I delved into those chapters, I felt I needed to do some additional research into the nature of what God was actually triumphing over … Continue reading Note to Readers (4/15/20)
“Who is the LORD, that I Should Obey His Voice?” (Exodus 4:29-6:27)
In wrestling with God’s providence, one thing we particularly struggle with is God’s timing. We want God to change things NOW, and we do not understand why God seems to be so laggard, so willing to let evils persist or even intensify without addressing them. We need to remember that God is neither passive nor … Continue reading “Who is the LORD, that I Should Obey His Voice?” (Exodus 4:29-6:27)
