A God of love and wrath: Unfortunately, some things are learned the hard way. My wandering around in the New Age taught me several lessons I hope never to forget. I wish I hadn't gone through all that. But I probably needed to in order to drive these lessons into my thick skull. I finally learned the reality of … [Read more...]
Gloomy Dark and Sad Gethsemane
Gloomy, Dark and Sad Gethsemane! These are expressions used by the great hymn writers. For one night it surely was a place of doom and gloom. Yet Christ was victorious. A Place Called Gethsemane Then Jesus came with them to a place called Gethsemane, and said to His disciples, "Sit here while I go over there and … [Read more...]
On Jews and Credit Card Identity Theft
On Jews and Credit Card Identity Theft - I know that's a weird title to an article. But stay with me. This is more about the Jews than credit cards. Imagine that someone steals your credit card. You get statements from your bank detailing purchases you never made. Someone has taken over your identity. You are still … [Read more...]
From Rejoicing Trees to Clapping Rivers
From rejoicing trees to clapping rivers - the entire creation gives glory to the Lord God Almighty. Even The heavens declare the glory of God. Psalm 19:1. Chronicles Give to the LORD the glory due His name; Bring an offering, and come before Him. Oh, worship the LORD in the beauty of holiness! Tremble before Him, … [Read more...]
A Gentle and Lowly Controversy
You may not have heard but there is a controversy over Dane Ortlund's new book, "Gentle and Lowly". The book has been selling well and has very good reviews by notably responsible people. The full title of Ortlund's book is "Gentle and Lowly - The Heart of Christ for Sinners and Sufferers." I haven't read it yet. … [Read more...]
Deeper Heaven Ransom Trilogy Review
This is A review of "Deeper Heaven - A Reader's guide to C. S. Lewis's Ransom Trilogy", by Christiana Hale and published by Roman Roads Press (Paperback 369 pages). Some Background Like many other C. S. Lewis readers, I began with the Chronicles of Narnia. I then read the science fiction series: "Out of the … [Read more...]
On Future Israel and True Israel
Is Israel fulfilled by True Israel, Christ? It's a practice in Covenant Theology to assert that Israel's promises have been fulfilled in Christ. With this and other assertions such as "Christ is true Israel" and "Fulfillment Theology" etc, CT sweeps away biblical prophecy related to Israel. Despite theses nuances, … [Read more...]
A Door into Aslan’s Country
A door into Aslan's Country: In the beginning of C. S. Lewis' book The Silver Chair Eustace Scrubb and Jill Pole go through a door in a wall in order to escape bully-students who are out to get them. The door in the wall ends up being a door into Alan's Country. I'm particularly fond of that part of the book. We find … [Read more...]
The Disciples’ Olivet Discourse Questions
What was the context of the Disciples' Olivet Discourse Questions? This issue constantly comes up in millennial and rapture timing discussions. I have touched upon this before, but it doesn't hurt to revisit the topic. An eschatological tug of war Depending on one's eschatological assumptions (or requirements), … [Read more...]
Psalm 27 Fearless Trust in God
Psalm 27 is all about having a fearless trust in God. David knew all about fears. He was constantly beset by enemies. Yet he found refuge and peace in God. This is a lesson for us all, and one I'm trying to learn. In his book Rejoice and Tremble Michael Reeves cites Matthew 6:31-33 where Jesus tells his disciples … [Read more...]
