God is NOT hiding!

In our reading from Ezekiel today, chapters 38-39, we see many wonderful promises, many of which encourage us that God indeed WANTS to show us His glory, for us to KNOW Him and see Him in all His glory and mercy and holiness! He is NOT hiding! Be awestruck at the incredible missions promise in … More God is NOT hiding!

Don’t miss the main point of Ezekiel 38-39

As I read commentaries on this passage, I was struck by the sheer volume of information available and the multitude of views on eschatology that were being presented.  One could study these passages and try to figure out the “who-what-where-when-why” of Bible prophecy.  It also struck me that a person could read these chapters, and … More Don’t miss the main point of Ezekiel 38-39

Why did God face the problem of needing to give a public vindication of his righteousness?

Dr. John Piper preached through a sermon series on the book of Romans that spanned eight and a half years, and has preached 15 messages just from Chapter 3 of Romans!  Here is a portion of one, “God Vindicated His Righteousness in the Death of Christ” that relates directly to Psalm 51 which we read today … More Why did God face the problem of needing to give a public vindication of his righteousness?

God-centered love

Now Jesus loved Martha and her sister and Lazarus.  So, when he heard that Lazarus was ill, he stayed two days longer in the place where he was. John 11:5-6 John Piper comments on the “God-Centeredness of God”: There is a category of thought here that I think is infinitely important. How can this be love? … More God-centered love

Piper: Six hammer blows to a man-centered way of looking at the world

John Piper, in an article, “Biblical Texts to Show God’s Zeal for His Own Glory” Probably no text in the Bible reveals the passion of God for his own glory more clearly and bluntly as Isaiah 48:9-11 where God says, For my name’s sake I defer my anger, for the sake of my praise I … More Piper: Six hammer blows to a man-centered way of looking at the world