Caleb's great question from the catechism: if God said don't murder, why did Jesus change the law. Was ok to hate your neighbor in the OT? Short answer - No. Love has always been the command. I can see why Caleb would ask this, and frankly, the way we talk about the OT and it's … Continue reading Catechism #105-107
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Calvin on the Secret Counsels of God
Last night some monstrous storms rocked Bloomington. Jake knows enough to be scared of storms like that - he heard about Joplin. Luke, trying to comfort his older brother, was singing "Jesus Loves Me." Last night we saw the news and saw how bad some parts of Bloomington were hit. By God's mercy, nothing compared … Continue reading Calvin on the Secret Counsels of God
Catechism #104
Question #104: What is God's will for you in the fifth commandment? Answer: That I honor, love, and be loyal to my father and mother and all those in authority over me; that I obey and submit to them, as is proper, when they correct and punish me; and also that I be patient with their failings— … Continue reading Catechism #104
Catechism #103
I love this Q&A, especially the second part of the answer connecting the Sabbath command to our eternal rest and how we experience the eternal Sabbath of God even now. Wonderful. Question #103: What is God's will for you in the fourth commandment? Answer: First, that the gospel ministry and education for it be maintained, and … Continue reading Catechism #103
Catechism #101-102
I forgot to post the next series of question from the catechism on the third command: Question #101: But may we swear an oath in God's name if we do it reverently? Answer: Yes, when the government demands it, or when necessity requires it, in order to maintain and promote truth and trustworthiness for God's glory and … Continue reading Catechism #101-102
God Entranced 