This entry is part 9 of 9 in the series Knowing GodWe are aware of the difference between the believer’s standing and state. The believer’s standing is unmovable in Christ, yet his state, his condition, must progressively increase in godliness. God has made us righteous by position; therefore, we must pursue righteousness. God has made us holy by position; therefore, we must pursue holiness. Though the believer has been crucified with Christ, he must ever...
This entry is part 8 of 9 in the series Knowing God“Behold, God is exalted, and we do not know Him; the number of His years is unsearchable.” These words come from Job 36, and they represent man’s ancient understanding of God. The theologian may come along at this point and inform us that God’s revelation of Himself is progressive, meaning Elihu’s statement was not absolute but rather anticipated a day when we would know...
This entry is part 7 of 9 in the series Knowing God“Thus says the LORD, ‘Let not a wise man boast of his wisdom, and let not the mighty man boast of his might, let not a rich man boast of his riches; but let him who boasts boast of this, that he understands and knows Me, that I am the LORD who exercises lovingkindness, justice and righteousness on earth; for I delight in these...
This entry is part 6 of 9 in the series Knowing GodLeadership is the vehicle through which God disperses inner knowledge of Himself in the man of God. It is but an empty shell if not driven by a man who knows his God. Thus, we meet the priests of Samuel’s day: “Now the sons of Eli were worthless men; they did not know the Lord” (1 Samuel 2:12). This combination of leadership with no...
This entry is part 5 of 9 in the series Knowing GodListen to the word of the LORD, O sons of Israel, for the LORD has a case against the inhabitants of the land, because there is no faithfulness or kindness or knowledge of God in the land. There is swearing, deception, murder, stealing and adultery. They employ violence, so that bloodshed follows bloodshed. Therefore the land mourns, and everyone who lives in it languishes...
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