He sure sounds like a legalist. In Psalm 18, David appears to make some over-the-top righteousness claims. At first glance, he seems to be honoring himself for his brilliant behavior and the fantastic consequences he has earned by his goodness. In hearing these statements, it causes one to wonder how any biblically schooled worshiper could … More A Good Man’s Prayer on Good Friday
I know God declares in sacred scripture his high and holy law. It is good, and I am learning to love it like I should. I know God declares, “There is no one righteous, no not one,” and I am not the exception. Every day, I am freshly reminded of my ungodly desires, ungodly thoughts, ungodly … More Can I Say, “I Am Godly?”
The Sinful Should Sing (54:1ff) In Isaiah 54, redeemed worshipers of God were commanded to “break forth in singing and cry aloud.” God commanded that they pause and experience a “charismatic” moment. It was time for them to get up and dance. They were to clap their hands, play their cymbals, beat their drums, and … More A Reason to Break Forth in Singing
