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Oct 2

2013

Why Did God Permit Evil?

Category: The Works of God Tags: Bible, doctrine, Fear of the Lord, general revelation, gospel, revelation, Scripture, sin, special revelation, suffering, theodicy, total depravity, theology of the cross, problem of evil, God's glory, salvation, redemption, love, Fall

The problem of evil is difficult to face, but God has permitted it for His glory. Because He is perfect, holy, and righteous, God has a good reason to allow evil - and this is shown most poignantly in His redemptive work in history.

Sep 5

2013

How does God govern?

Category: The Works of God Tags: Bible, Common Grace, Communion, doctrine, gospel, general revelation, Glorification, Holy Supper, Kingdom of God, Lord's Supper, Providence, Reformed, revelation, Scripture, suffering, theodicy, The Lord's Supper, church

God rules over this world, even though there is incredible suffering, confusion, and evil in it. His plan is to glorify Himself, and He perfectly accomplishes this as He governs both this world and His Church.

Aug 26

2013

A Pilgrim People in a Paradoxical World

Category: The Works of God Tags: Common Grace, doctrine, general revelation, gospel, Godly Living, Kingdom of God, Providence, revelation, sin, special revelation, suffering, theodicy, Pilgrim, theology of the cross, theology of glory, total depravity, Romans 7, Ecclesiastes

How shall we live in a world that has so much beauty and yet is filled with so much filthiness and evil? As Christians, we recognize the providential and preserving hand of God upon this world and yet look forward to the perfect world to come.