Turns out that Saint Nicholas, the historic figure upon whom the benign commercialised Santa Claus is based, was reputed to have given ancient heretic Arius a slap or a punch at the Council of Nicea. Arius’ Trinity denial meant that he found a lasting place on St. Nick’s ‘naughty’ list. Read a bit more about …
This is simply lovely. Makes me want to cry. Even if I’m a non-dancing Presbyterian.
This morning we sang Reginald Heber’s lyrics ‘Holy, Holy, Holy’. Great trinitarian affirmation that invokes the vision of God from Isaiah 6. Hard to think of an opening song that is more God focussed, yet which anchors this praise in the objective thoughts of God’s person, as revealed in Scripture, and God’s works as beheld …
Heidelberg Catechism – Lord’s Day 46 Q & A 120 Q. Why did Christ command us to call God “our Father”? A. At the very beginning of our prayer Christ wants to kindle in us what is basic to our prayer — the childlike awe and trust that God through Christ has become our Father. …
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