Redemption is typically used in reference to the process of setting a captive free, reacquiring something of value, settling a debt, atoning for sin, or delivering from evil. The motion picture Man on Fire directed by Tony Scott illustrates redemption through self-sacrifice in the protagonist John W. Creasy (Denzel Washington). Creasy is a former CIA … Continue reading What is Redemption?
Does God Approve of Hateful and Vindictive Speech?
Our world is broken. Unspeakable evils like murder, rape, theft, lying and hate are committed by one against another. Imprecations are then uttered. “Got nothing but hate for those who murdered that child, may the Lord strike them down!” Such is the impassioned plea from one yearning to see wrongs set right. David too experienced … Continue reading Does God Approve of Hateful and Vindictive Speech?
Psalm 139:13-18: Why God Makes the Difference?
“I believe in one God, Father Almighty, Creator of heaven and earth, and of all things visible and invisible.” Thus begins the Nicene Creed. The creedal framers were convinced that the eternal God spoke all things into existence. This belief reflected hearts and minds deeply influenced by the constellation of biblical texts that testified to … Continue reading Psalm 139:13-18: Why God Makes the Difference?
Psalm 139:7-12: Where is God? In Sheol too?
We can never really be two places at once but we make way to get from one place to another. Whether by walking, running, or riding in planes, trains and automobiles, we have fast and faster ways to move from place to place. But, as finite beings, we can only be present one place at … Continue reading Psalm 139:7-12: Where is God? In Sheol too?
Psalm 139:1-6: What Does God Know?
Life is full of lessons, and we are never really done learning the lessons life gives us. We are finite creatures with minds of potential infinite capacity — always learning but never arriving at knowing everything. It is impossible for our finite minds to obtain omniscience. Omniscience is possessing universe knowledge. The one with omniscience … Continue reading Psalm 139:1-6: What Does God Know?
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