The most concerning issues I have with PSA are not the penal and substitutionary aspects, but the “propitiatory” and “satisfactional” elements within the classic Reformed view of PSA. In other words, I don’t have a [ Read More … ]
Calvin continues to outline is understanding of saving faith. He argues saving faith consists in recognising God the Father has propitiated his wrath in Christ and believers are now reconciled to him. He even quotes [ Read More … ]
Google says nature is ‘the basic or inherent features, character, or qualities of something’. What do the scriptures say about ‘nature’? I found that in the scriptures the noun ‘nature’ is clearly associated with creation. [ Read More … ]
From Zechariah 1-7 The people of God are under Persian rule in exile. In the opening chapter of Zechariah, the prophet recalls what happened to their fathers. He instructs the people to repent of their [ Read More … ]
From Daniel 7-9 In exile, Daniel confesses Israel’s sins and acknowledges the LORD’s covenant righteousness in His dealings with them. Depending on the LORD’s steadfast love, Daniel requests mercy and forgiveness which only belong to [ Read More … ]
From Ezekiel 25-27 Ezekiel proclaims judgment on Judah’s immediate neighbours: Ammon, Moab, Edom, and Philistia. These nations regarded the downfall of Israel with delight (Ammon) and derision (Moab). They had even taken the opportunity to [ Read More … ]
From Ezekiel 13-15 Judgment is coming. The people are about to be punished for their sin. Among the people are false prophets. Deceiving the people at a time when they are in danger and need to [ Read More … ]
From Psalms 80-85 Psalm 85 is a communal prayer written in a time of need. They plead with the LORD to lay aside his wrath toward his people and restore them. They interpret the crisis [ Read More … ]
From Psalms 74-77 Today’s psalm invites the reader to join with others that, in the teeth of seemingly overwhelming evidence, God will judge and set right the horrible endemic evil in human existence. This post [ Read More … ]
From Psalms 51-57 The opening line of the Psalm is confronting! Especially towards those who claim there is no God. Is this something God’s people should say to all unbelievers? Or is there more to [ Read More … ]