At the heart of any theological enterprise is the knowledge of God. To know God is “life itself” (Bavinck). There is one small problem, though. How can the creature know the Creator? God’s ways are unfathomable and his judgments are unsearchable (Rom. 11:33). No one has ever known his mind and he has never sought …
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The Incomprehensibility of God
Posted Sep 26th, 2010 By Brian in Knowing God, Why We Believe What We Believe With | No Comments
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Knowing God
Posted Sep 17th, 2010 By Brian in Knowing God, Pastor Brian's Blog With | No Comments
Narrowly defined, theology is the study of God. Generally, though, theology is defined more broadly, relating to God and Christ, creation and new creation, redemption and reconciliation, and everything in between. As Herman Bavinck says, “So then the knowledge of God is the only dogma, the exclusive content, of the entire field of dogmatics. All …
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Psalm 119:33-40
Posted Sep 5th, 2010 By Brian in Pastor Brian's Blog, Why We Believe What We Believe With | No CommentsThe tone of Ps. 119:33-40 is one of need, desperation and passion. Every verse but the last begins with a request: teach…give me understanding…lead me…incline my heart…turn my eyes…confirm…turn away. It is a most helpful section of Scripture in assisting us in praying for conformity to God’s Word and for greater growth in godliness. The …
