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God’s Grandeur

THE WORLD is charged with the grandeur of God. It will flame out, like shining from shook foil; It gathers to a greatness, like the ooze of oil Crushed. Why do men then now not reck his rod? Generations have trod, have trod, have trod; And all is seared with trade; bleared, smeared with toil; And wears man’s smudge and shares man’s smell: the soil Is bare now, nor can foot feel, being shod. And for all this, nature is never spent; There lives the dearest freshness deep down things; And though the last lights off the black West went Oh, morning, at the brown brink eastward, springs— Because the Holy Ghost over the bent World broods with warm breast and with ah! bright wings.

"What if this present were the world's last night?"

What if this present were the world's last night?
Mark in my heart, O soul, where thou dost dwell,
The picture of Christ crucified, and tell
Whether that countenance can thee affright,
Tears in his eyes quench the amazing light,
Blood fills his frowns, which from his pierced head fell.
And can that tongue adjudge thee unto hell,
Which prayed forgiveness for his foes' fierce spite?
No, no; but as in my idolatry
I said to all my profane mistresses,
Beauty, of pity, foulness only is
A sign of rigour: so I say to thee,
To wicked spirits are horrid shapes assigned,
This beauteous form assures a piteous mind. 

-John Donne

Love is a growing, or full constant light, And his short minute, after noon, is night.

I'm reminded that : ...in God there is no darkness, no shadow. ...His Love is the one which makes all other loves possible. Good time to review God's goodness. Proverbs 4.18

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God moves in a mysterious way...

William Cowper (1731 - 1800 / Hertfordshire / England)

God moves in a mysterious way
His wonders to perform;
He plants His footsteps in the sea
And rides upon the storm.

Deep in unfathomable mines
Of never failing skill
He treasures up His bright designs
And works His sovereign will.

Ye fearful saints, fresh courage take;
The clouds ye so much dread
Are big with mercy and shall break
In blessings on your head.

Judge not the Lord by feeble sense,
But trust Him for His grace;
Behind a frowning providence
He hides a smiling face.

His purposes will ripen fast,
Unfolding every hour;
The bud may have a bitter taste,
But sweet will be the flower.

Blind unbelief is sure to err
And scan His work in vain;
God is His own interpreter,
And He will make it plain.

ETCF V.38 THE PERSONALITY OF THE HOLY SPIRIT

Summary
1. The Holy Spirit is a person, not an impersonal force.
2. Scripture uses personal pronouns when referring to the Holy Spirit.
3. The work of the Holy Spirit both requires and exhibits personality.
4. The Christian enjoys a personal relationship with the Holy Spirit.
5. The Holy Spirit is to be worshiped and obeyed.

Biblical passages for reflection:
Joh16.13;2Co13.14;1Ti4.1;Jam4.5;1Jo5.6

ETCF V.37 THE DEITY OF THE HOLY SPIRIT

Summary

1. The liturgy of the church ascribes deity to the Holy Spirit.
2. The Old Testament ascribed divine attributes and authority to the Holy Spirit.
3. The New Testament assigns divine attributes to the Holy Spirit.

Biblical passages for reflection:
Gen1.1-2;Act5.3-4;Rom8.9-17;1Co6.19-20;Eph2.19-22; 

ETCF IV.36 THE TITLES OF JESUS

Summary:

1. Messiah means “anointed one” and is used as a title for Jesus to signify His role as both King and Suffering Servant. Messiah is the title most frequently used for Jesus.
2. Lord is the second most frequently used title for Jesus and refers to His supreme authority as Sovereign of the universe.
3. Son of Man is the title Jesus used most often in reference to Himself. This title primarily refers to Jesus’ role as Judge of the whole cosmos.
4. The title Logos has a rich heritage in both Hebrew and Greek culture. Jesus is the Logos—the Creator of the universe, the ultimate reality behind the universe, and the One who is constantly sustaining the universe.

Biblical passages for reflection:
Gen1:1-2:3;Mat9:1-8;Mat16:13-21;Joh1:1-18;Rev19:11-16;

ETCF IV.35 THE THREEFOLD OFFICE OF CHRIST

Summary:

1. Jesus was the fulfillment of Old Testament prophecy and was Himself a prophet.
2. Jesus was both Priest and sacrifice. As Priest, He offered Himself as the perfect sacrifice for sin.
3. Jesus is the anointed King of all kings and Lord of all lords.

Biblical passages for reflection:
Psalm 110;Isaiah 42:1-4;Luke 1:26-38;Acts 3:17-26;Hebrews 5:5-6;

ETCF IV.34 JESUS CHRIST AS MEDIATOR

From Essential Truths of the Christian Faith by R.C. Sproul(c) 1992 R. C. Sproul Published by Tyndale ISBN 0-8423-2006-1



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Summary:
1. A mediator works to bring about reconciliation between estranged
parties.
2. Christ as the God-man reconciles us to the Father.
3. Christ and the Father are agreed from eternity that Christ should be our
Mediator.
4. Christ’s work of mediation is superior to prophets, angels, and Moses.

Biblical passages for reflection:
Romans 8:33-34;1 Timothy 2:5;Hebrews 7:20-25;Hebrews 9:11-22 ;



Hebrews 7 verse 25 (KJV)~Wherefore he is able also to save them to the uttermost that come unto God by him,seeing he ever liveth to make intercession for them.~Hebrews 7 verse 25


Hebrews 9 verse 14 (NIV)~How much more, then, will the blood of Christ, who through the eternal Spirit offered himself unblemished to God, cleanse our consciences from acts that lead to death, so that we may serve the living God!~Hebrews 9 verse 14

ROHR ~ Rely On His Resources

This set of verses is from the "Rely on His Resources" packet found in the Navigators Topical Memory System.

His Spirit	1 Corinthians 3:16	1 Corinthians 2:12
His Strength	Isaiah 41:10	Philippians 4:13
His Faithfulness	Lamentations 3:22,23	Numbers 23:19
His Peace	Isaiah 26:3	1 Peter 5:7
His Provision	Romans 8:32	Philippians 4:19
His Help in Temptation	Hebrews 2:18	Psalms 119:9,11

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LTNL ~ LIVE THE NEW LIFE

Christ the Center	2 Corinthians 5:17	Galatians 2:20
Obedience to Christ	Romans 12:1	John 14:21
The Word	2 Timothy 3:16	Joshua 1:8
Prayer	John 15:7	Philippians 4:6,7
Fellowship	Matthew 18:20	Hebrews 10:24,25
Witnessing	Matthew 4:19	Romans 1:16

BCD ~ Be Christ's Disciple

This set of verses is from the "Be Christ's Disciple" packet found in the Navigators Topical Memory System.

Put Christ First	Matthew 6:33	Luke 9:23
Separate From the World	1 John 2:15,16	Romans 12:2
Be Steadfast	1 Corinthians 15:58	Hebrews 12:3
Serve Others	Mark 10:45	2 Corinthians 4:5
Give Generously	Proverbs 3:9,10	2 Corinthians 9:6,7
Develop World Vision	Acts 1:8	Matthew 28:19,20

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GIC ~ Grow in Christlikeness

Love	John 13:34,35	1 John 3:18
Humility	Philippians 2:3,4	1 Peter 5:5,6
Purity	Ephesians 5:3	1 Peter 2:11
Honesty	Leviticus 19:11	Acts 24:16
Faith	Hebrews 11:6	Romans 4:20,21
Good Works	Galatians 6:9,10	Matthew 5:16

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ETCF X.102 HELL

From Essential Truths of the Christian Faith by R.C. Sproul(c) 1992 R. C. Sproul Published by Tyndale ISBN 0-8423-2006-1

X. End Times

102. HELL

Summary

1. The suffering of hell is beyond any experience of misery found in this world.
2. Hell is clearly included in the teaching of Jesus.
3. If the biblical descriptions of hell are symbols, then the reality will be worse than the symbols.
4. Hell is the presence of God in His wrath and judgment.
5. There is no cruelty in hell. Hell will be a place of perfect justice.
6. Hell is eternal. There is no escape through either repentance or annihilation.

Biblical passages for reflection:

Matthew 8:11-12;Mark 9:42-48;Luke 16:19-31;Jude 1:3-13;Revelation 20:11-15;



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ETCF X.101 THE BEATIFIC VISION

From Essential Truths of the Christian Faith by R.C. Sproul(c) 1992 R. C. Sproul Published by Tyndale ISBN 0-8423-2006-1

X. End Times

101. THE BEATIFIC VISION

Summary

1. God’s invisibility is often the occasion for human acts of idolatry.
2. Christ displayed the perfect image of God; to see Him is to see the Father.
3. The vision of God is promised to the pure in heart.
4. No mortal can see the face of God until we are purified in heaven.
5. The future vision of God is called “beatific” because it will flood our souls with blessedness.

Biblical passages for reflection:
Exodus 32:1-33:23;Numbers 6:24-26;Matthew 5:8;John 14:1-11;Revelation 22:1-5;



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ETCF X.100 HEAVEN

From Essential Truths of the Christian Faith by R.C. Sproul(c) 1992 R. C. Sproul Published by Tyndale ISBN 0-8423-2006-1

X. End Times

100. HEAVEN

Summary
1. Heaven will include the absence of all that brings pain and death.
2. Heaven will be a place without sin and the effects of sin.
3. Heaven will be a place where believers will enjoy the immediate
presence of Christ.
4. Heaven will include the beatific vision, the glorious experience of
gazing at the face of God, which is not possible in this life.
5. Heaven will be a place to enjoy God’s rewards forever.
6. No earthly knowledge or experience will be able to dim the fullness of
joy we will have in heaven.

Biblical passages for reflection:
1 Corinthians 15:50-57;2 Corinthians 5:1-8;1 Peter 1:3-9;Revelation 21-22;



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ETCF X.99. The Kingdom of God

From Essential Truths of the Christian Faith by R.C. Sproul(c) 1992 R. C. Sproul Published by Tyndale ISBN 0-8423-2006-1

X.End Times

99. THE KINGDOM OF GOD

Summary
1. God’s kingdom is by absolute rule.
2. The theme of God’s kingdom links the Old and New Testaments.
3. The New Testament announces the inauguration of the kingdom of
God with Jesus’ appearance and subsequent enthronement.
4. The kingdom of God exists already but will be fully consummated at
His glorious return.

Biblical passages for reflection:
Psalm 10:16-18;Psalm 22:27-31;Daniel 2:44;John 18:36;Hebrews 1:8-14

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ETCF X.98. The Return of Chirst

From Essential Truths of the Christian Faith by R.C. Sproul(c) 1992 R. C. Sproul Published by Tyndale ISBN 0-8423-2006-1

X.End Times

98. THE RETURN OF CHRIST

Summary
1. The church has the assurance of the promised return of Christ.
2. Christ’s parousia will be personal and visible.
3. Christ will return as He departed in His ascension—with clouds of
glory.
4. The church will meet Christ to accompany Him in His triumphal
reentry to earth.
5. The church must be vigilant in its watch for Christ’s return, yet careful
to avoid the folly of dogmatic predictions of the day and hour of His
coming.

Biblical passages for reflection:
Matthew 24:1-25:46;Matthew 26:64;Luke 21:5-36;Acts 1:4-11;1 Thessalonians 4:13-5:11;Titus 2:11-14;

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