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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.

Saturday, January 18, 2025

Opus 2025-042: Incomprehensible

While basking in the presence of Almighty God I turned to my list of attributes that we find in the Bible.  They are puny human attempts to define God.  At the same time we do the best we can because they are given to us in the inspired word.

It might help us to keep that in mind when we try to define certain biblical terms.  Right now there are words that I am investigating and meditating on.  I keep wondering how to define grace.  I am mystified at how the Law can be so marvelous to David and such a precaution to Paul.  I wonder how righteousness is possible in fallen man.

As I continue to try to understand, to stretch the limits of my thinking, to put it all together, I need to accept the fact that I will never totally arrive.  In one sense, I will never be able to wrap my arms around the glory of God.  He knows that.  He has always known that.  I wonder how much of that will be modified in eternity.  I anticipate learning and experiencing.

At the same time, Jesus told us that if we know him, we know the Father.  That means that I will study the Son in order to understand the Father.  I rejoice in my ignorance, not because it highlights my limitations, but because it promises a continual and never ending progression of new revelations and delights.

I look forward to tomorrow.

homo unius libri

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