How many times have you heard a sermon or been in a Bible study where the usage of the word αββα [abba] in the New Testament means ‘daddy’. Been there, done that. More than once. Rich Leonardi observes: If I had a nickle for every time I’ve heard the chestnut that the Aramaic word “Abba,” …
Cardiphonia is a music recording collective. Pentecost is their latest project. (Timely, too, Pentecost is this Sunday) From the bandcamp download page: Pentecost Songs: A collection of songs and hymns written to celebrate the person and work of the Holy Spirit composed at various points between the 9th century and the 21st. Pentecost, which means …
Substitutionary atonement is sometimes caricatured as an angry father abusing his own son. The son placates the father and brings him around to an attitude he doesn’t want to have… Carl Trueman explores the implications of Christ’s presence at the right hand of the Father and demonstrates the unity and harmony of the Trinity in …
Timmy Brister posted this prayer from the book The Valley Of Vision on his blog. I adapted portions of it this morning in our Good Friday service at mgpc. Love Lustres At Calvary My Father, Enlarge my heart, warm my affections, open my lips, supply words that proclaim ‘Love Lustres at Calvary.’ There grace removes …
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