At the conclusion of many worship services, a benediction is presented by the minister. In some churches, the officiating minister raises his hand above his head with his palm facing down towards the congregation. In response, those in the pews below extend their arms and hands with palms up. This ceremonial drama portrays the minister … More Your Internet Benediction
God does not change. He remains the same yesterday, today, and forever. He is immutable and unchangeable. He does not morph in his ethical standards or shift in his Triune desires. In God’s eyes, right is right, wrong is wrong, godliness is godliness, sin is sin, and holiness is holiness. Whether one reads the Old … More Without Holiness …
In ancient Israel, God gave ceremonial laws to his people for them to perform. These required worship rites did not make Israel righteous. In no way did they contribute towards Israel’s accumulation of merit or aid in their subtraction of demerit. Therefore, what was their purpose? Why did God ordain and require such extravagant, expensive, … More Going, Going, Gone!
Unfathomable Grace 