Category: attributes of God
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Reflections on the Persistent Widow

The one where I explore fruitful routes for interpreting Jesus’ story of the persistent widow: the rightness of seeking justice; the Church as a widow in this age; and the matter of time.
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The Athanasian Creed from Scripture, Lines 34-37, part 1

This post introduces lines 34-37 of the Creed, explaining why a proper understanding of the Incarnation is essential to Christian faith and practice.
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The Athanasian Creed from Scripture, Lines 13-14

Lines 13-14 of the Athanasian Creed affirm the omnipotence of the Triune God. This invites us to ponder the perfect power of the Father, the Son, and the Spirit to accomplish God’s eternal purpose in creation and redemption.
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The Athanasian Creed from Scripture, lines 11-12

The Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit are each uncreated, infinite, and eternal. Yet, they are not three Gods, but one God.
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The Athanasian Creed from Scripture, Line 10

Line 10 of the Athanasian Creed teaches us to confess that the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit are coeternal. That is, outside of time. This means that the Triune God’s love for His people is eternal, as God is eternal.
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The Athanasian Creed from Scripture, Line 9

The ninth line of the Athanasian Creed declares that the Father is infinite, the Son is infinite, and the Holy Spirit is infinite; and this is proven by Scripture.
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The Athanasian Creed from Scripture, Line 7

Line 7 of the Athanasian Creed teaches us that whatever is true of God, is true of each Person of the Godhead.
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On the Cherubim with the Flaming Sword (Genesis 3:22-24)

The one where I explain how the cherubim with the flaming sword at the east of the garden of Eden demonstrate God’s mercy; guide us through the Old Testament temple and sacrifices; and teach us to look to Christ alone for salvation.
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God is a Spirit: Spirit as an attribute of God

The one where I explain what we mean when we say “God is a Spirit”; and why it’s essential to rightly knowing God.
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Deciphering Christianese: “God really showed up today!”

The one where I challenge a bit of popular Christian slang that undermines the omnipresence of God.
