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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, March 10, 2025

Opus 2025-143: Do I Know You?

Would I recognize an angel if one appeared to me?  When you read Bible verses and an angel or God Himself in a theophany appears to someone and is recognized, how did they know?

When God visited Abraham in his tent, there is no mention of anything that would make Him stand out, but Abraham knew it was the Lord.  When Joshua saw God, standing with a sword in His hand on the hill above Jericho, he knew it was the Lord.  Moses had a clue in the burning bush.  

How would we know?

Hebrews 13:2 (KJV) Be not forgetful to entertain strangers: for thereby some have entertained angels unawares.
I am not sure we will.  That is one reason why we are not to be respecters of persons and be impressed by the elites of life.  We are treat everyone like a child of God.  That even includes (some) Democrats (maybe).

homo unius libri

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