Ezekiel was the son of a preacher man, and as such, he was groomed to serve God and God’s people in and around the sacred temple. However, formal temple liturgy was not foreordained for this priest. Due to the persistent of rebellion of Judah, God sent Babylon to ravage his covenant nation. Many priests were killed, and the ones who … More How Hard and Dull Can One Be?
When one reviews worship as found in Scripture, one finds various postures. At times, the acceptable worshiper dances and leaps with joy. At other times, he is found worshiping in the presence of God with hands clapping or arms raised towards the sky. Then there are those instances where the acceptable worshiper is found standing in silence, seated in … More Emotional Worship is Acceptable Worship
In theological circles, there is a persistent tension between “Law People” and “Grace People.” Legalists are those people who believe one’s relationship with God is dependent upon one’s right-keeping of the Law. Depending upon their theological camp, one either receives eternal life through keeping the Law (Judaism), or one keeps his or her eternal life through obedience … More Destruction or Discipline: All People Get One or the Other
Unfathomable Grace 