If I aim my faith at the character of God— his goodness, wisdom, and lovingness— I’ll receive whatever I need to get well or be able to suffer well. When I’m not sure if I should be contending for a healing miracle or pleading for grace to endure my malady, it helps me when I …
What God is Like (Musings on the character of God) #14
Worthy of trust… [I know this is getting a little lengthy for blog reading. But how does one talk about the way God is in 100 words or less. I couldn't hardly "tweet" it all in 140 characters. So, hang in there with me for maybe another five or six offerings. I'd also like to …
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What God is Like (Musings on the character of God) #13
Perfectly wise… “… the only wise God” Romans 16:27 I include it in a discussion about God’s character because wisdom is not the acquisition of a lot of knowledge or some higher form of intelligence. They say, “If you want knowledge go to college,” but wisdom is not gained in a class or a textbook; …
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What God is Like (Musings on the character of God) #10
He’s a lover… Of all the ways to describe what God is like, this is the most legendary. He loved the world enough to send his Son, he loved us while we were still sinners, he loves us in our state of paltry sanctification. How great is the vast and fearless love of God! His …
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What God is Like (Musings on the character of God) #9
What does mercy look like? Bible writers tell us that God is rich in mercy, full of mercy, great in mercy; and the immoderate source of tender mercies. As previously promised, I’ll avoid the technicalities of original language or theological complexities. Suffice it to say, there are several original words in both testaments that are …
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