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Welcome to Varied Expressions of Worship

Welcome to Varied Expressions of Worship

This blog will be written from an orthodox Christian point of view. There may be some topic that is out of bounds, but at present I don't know what it will be. Politics is a part of life. Theology and philosophy are disciplines that we all participate in even if we don't think so. The Bible has a lot to say about economics. How about self defense? Is war ethical? Think of all the things that someone tells you we should not touch and let's give it a try. Everything that is a part of life should be an expression of worship.

Keep it courteous and be kind to those less blessed than you, but by all means don't worry about agreeing. We learn more when we get backed into a corner.

Monday, December 11, 2017

Opus 2017-408: Monday Pulpit: The Complete Message of the Incarnation

Sunday was the day that the church we attended had their Christmas Music Choir Special.  The music was excellent.  The message was even better.

What is often lost in the “spirit” of Christmas is the basic reason for the incarnation.  Jesus came for a reason and it wasn’t so we would have a special time of celebration and family get togethers.  Those are just pleasant contemporary side-effects.  The real reason to celebrate Advent was expressed through the music we heard Sunday.

The baby Jesus came to die on the cross.  We heard about the crucifixion.  The manger was just the opening scene.

Jesus came to be the perfect sacrifice to pay for our sins.  We heard repeated mention of sins and redemption.  We don’t like to hear that we are sinners in need of a savior.  That is one of the reasons why the celebration of the incarnation has become a capitalist’s dream. 

Jesus came to rise from the grave and give us assurance of victory over death.  We heard them sing about the resurrection. 

Jesus is coming again.  It will be the second advent. 

I am ready.  Are you?

homo unius libri

4 comments:

  1. Yes (unless you ask some of my detractors).

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    1. Fortunately they will not have a vote.

      Grace and peace

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  2. The older I get, the closer to death I get. This holds no fear. It is just a matter of going home.

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    1. It certainly changes the way we view death and old age, doesn't it.

      Grace and peace

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