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Benedict XVI, Parables, Perspicuity, and Freedom
The Vatican Information Service provided the following partial account of Joseph Ratzinger’s (aka Benedict XVI’s) remarks from 10 July 2011: “Yet this Gospel narrative also highlights the ‘method’ of Jesus’ preaching; in other words, His use of parables”, the Holy Father added. “His disciples ask Him: ‘why do you speak to them in parables?’ Jesus…
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Quick Thoughts on the General Love of God
Those who have had to debate Arminians or (some) Amyraldians may have heard them express their errant ideas of the universality of God’s saving love. Nevertheless, God does have a care for the preservation of all things that exist. If he did not preserve them they would perish; their life-and-death matters are all in His…
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John Gill on God’s Love
John Gill, sometimes falsely accused (particularly by Amyraldians, and quasi-Amyraldians) of being a hyper-Calvinist, had this to say about God’s love: 2. As to the objects of God’s love, it is special and discriminating. He loves some, and not others. It is true, he has a general love and regard to all his creatures. He…
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"Jesus Loves Me" – Critique of Hymn 633
One thing I really disliked about Pastor Shishko’s cross-examination of Dr. White in their debate on baptism was Pastor Shishko’s suggestion that believers should teach their children to sing Trinity Hymnal #633, which the hymnal indexes, “Yes, Jesus loves me!” First of all, the only religious songs authorized in Scripture are those found in the…
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View from the Mountain Crag
The air was clear, and I could hear the bleating of sheep beneath me. On this particular day, I had sought solace for my reading on the crag of a mountain, high enough up the side that I could enjoy a cool mountain breeze. Since it was the south face of the mountain, there was…
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Psalm 103
For those who enjoy music – for those who are merry – for who simply wish to worship God – here’s a beautiful rendition of Psalm 103 – feel free to sing along: [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DIdaP8nIM74&hl=en] Bless God and don’t forget his grace! -TurretinFan To God be the Glory!
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Great New Flurry of Content from GreenBaggins
GreenBaggins has provided a flurry of new content, which appear to be sermons. I found them interesting, and they mesh somewhat with the series of Patriarchy-related posts I have been presenting. Additional sermons are available as well, at the GreenBaggins website. Submission? What’s that? (Ephesians 5:21-24)Husbands, Love your Wives (Ephesians 5:25-27)Marriage and the Church (Ephesians…
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Reverencing One’s Husband
I came across this interesting post from a woman explaining to younger woman some considerations for a mate, and for those already married some suggestions for improvement. (link) It seems mostly correct, and so I commend it for reading, with a couple of quibbles and comments. The verse in question is: Ephesians 5:33 Nevertheless let…
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Love God – Don’t Sin – and Don’t Make Excuses
I read some rather feeble responses in letters to the editor at PSU today, on the topic of the Bible’s testimony against homosexuality. (link) Let me summarize the flaws in the letters. 1. Misuse of “Love one another.” Apparently the author of the first letter thinks that convicting others of sin is unloving. But Scripture…
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Anti-Spanking Propoganda
I have previously noted that corporal punishment of children by their parents, especially their fathers, is a Scriptural mandate. Liberalism does not approve. Liberalism views spanking a form of child abuse, and seeks to outlaw it. In some places, such as Sweden, Liberalism has succeeded in that objective. In other places, parents continue to have…