Book Two of Augustine's City of God was mostly focused on the moral degradation the gods had allowed/condoned/promoted within Rome. It was about Rome's internal decay. At the beginning of Book Three, Augustine acknowledges that his opponents may not really care about those moral calamities, so he switches gears and takes up "those ills which … Continue reading City of God, Book 3: Who’s to Blame?
Author: Daniel Waugh
The Lord is Near, ECC Daily Devotional
Vale of Tears
Psalm 121:1 “I lift up my eyes to the mountains— where does my help come from? My help comes from the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth” I think we have all read these words, probably even sung them before. Take a moment to ask yourself a question that may seem quite obvious. If … Continue reading Vale of Tears
How Does the Holy Spirit Lead?
After my last Daily Devotional Livestream, someone asked me for my thoughts on how the Spirit leads us or guides us today. It's a great question, but the answer was longer than I was willing to put into a text message. First, let me say that I take an open but cautious approach to the … Continue reading How Does the Holy Spirit Lead?
City of God, Book 2: Rome Deserved It!
In Book 2, Augustine continues his defense of Christianity against the claim that it is responsible for the sacking of Rome. In Book 1 he asserted that it was due to the barbarians regard for Christ's name that so many were shown mercy - the Goth's did not drag people who had sought refuge in … Continue reading City of God, Book 2: Rome Deserved It!
God Entranced 