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Lazy Faith // Crazy Faith (Part 7) – Pastor Michael Todd – Transformation Church
by Tinsai Worke | Oct 2, 2021 | Pastor Mike Todd, Transformation Church Notes | 0 comments
If you don’t submit the lazy part of yourself to the all powerful Creator – then your promise will be kept away from you.
Matthew 16:40-41: For as Jonah was in the belly of the great fish for three days and three nights, so will the Son of Man be in the heart of the earth for three days and three nights. The people of Nineveh will stand up against this generation on judgment day and condemn it, for they repented of their sins at the preaching of Jonah. Now someone greater than Jonah is here—but you refuse to repent.
We all have areas of our lives where we don’t have eager faith, but lazy faith
People are eager for the promise, but too lazy to pick up their pens, and if you don’t confront your lazy faith, you’ll stand outside the promise God has called for you.
People are willing to get the prophetic word, but they won’t do the prophetic work! The work that you do will bear fruit / prophecy for what will happen later.
EX.) We have to read the Bible every day, because we may be the only Bible some people will ever read.
Some of us are living in the fruit of our laziness
Let Go of the Laziness
The opposite of lazy faith is active faith
Luke 15:17-26: When he finally came to his senses, he said to himself, ‘At home even the hired servants have food enough to spare, and here I am dying of hunger! I will go home to my father and say, “Father, I have sinned against both heaven and you, and I am no longer worthy of being called your son. Please take me on as a hired servant.”’ So he returned home to his father. And while he was still a long way off, his father saw him coming. Filled with love and compassion, he ran to his son, embraced him, and kissed him. His son said to him, ‘Father, I have sinned against both heaven and you, and I am no longer worthy of being called your son.’ But his father said to the servants, ‘Quick! Bring the finest robe in the house and put it on him. Get a ring for his finger and sandals for his feet. And kill the calf we have been fattening. We must celebrate with a feast, for this son of mine was dead and has now returned to life. He was lost, but now he is found.’ So the party began. Meanwhile, the older son was in the fields working. When he returned home, he heard music and dancing in the house, and he asked one of the servants what was going on.
Lazy faith won’t carry what seems insignificant to Christ, but Jesus cares because He cares for you. Proof is in 1 Peter 5:7.
1 Peter 5:7: Give all your worries and cares to God, for he cares about you.
Crazy / Active faith casts all cares to the Lord because it has the confident hope that He will carry them.
Lazy Faith vs Crazy Faith
Crazy faith sees obstacles as opportunities, but Lazy faith thinks an attempt is adequate.
Most people turn around at the sign of turmoil and allow the crowd that surrounds our promise to deter us from what God has called us to do.
Turmoil is one of those things that God uses to transform you.
James 1:23-25: For if you listen to the word and don’t obey, it is like glancing at your face in a mirror. You see yourself, walk away, and forget what you look like. But if you look carefully into the perfect law that sets you free, and if you do what it says and don’t forget what you heard, then God will bless you for doing it.
You can only transform with the help of the Word.
Crazy faith says “I Won’t Quit!” but Lazy faith won’t rip the roof off
Re-evaluate your “why” because your “why” has to be worth it.
Crazy faith says, “Hand me the hammer!” but Lazy faith won’t figure it out and settle
Crazy faith can’t settle; we have to figure it out and seek Jesus, no matter what (even with no direction or instructions)
Active faith makes Jesus active!
Crazy faith gets credit in eternity, but Lazy faith wants credit for the effort
Colossians 3:23-24: Work willingly at whatever you do, as though you were working for the Lord rather than for people. Remember that the Lord will give you an inheritance as your reward, and that the Master you are serving is Christ.
Be considerate of what faith you feed – active faith or lazy faith
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A Systematic Study in Christian Theology
Dissertation of Mark Borja Lord

My Notes on Systematic Theology from 61 Lectures

Boy Jesus In The Temple
My Notes on Systematic Theology from 61 Lectures
“One thing I have desired of the LORD, that will I seek: That I may dwell in the house of the LORD all the days of my life, to behold the beauty of the LORD, and to inquire in His temple.” Psalm 27:4 (NKJV)
List of Lectures:
What Is Theology?
Scope & Purpose of Theology
General Revelation & Natural Theology
Special Revelation
Inspiration & Authority of Scripture
Infallibility & Inerrancy
Canonicity
Scripture & Authority
The Science of Interpretation
Knowledge of God
One in Essence
Three in Persons
Incommunicable Attributes
Communicable Attributes
The Will of God
Providence
Creation Out of Nothing
Angels & Demons
The Creation of Man
The Nature of Sin
Original Sin
Transmission of Sin
The Covenants
The Christ of the Bible
The Christ of the Creeds
The Names of Christ
The States of Christ
The Offices of Christ
Substitutionary Atonement
Why Did Christ Die?
The Extent of the Atonement
The Holy Spirit in the Old Testament
The Holy Spirit in the New Testament
The Paraclete
The Baptism of the Holy Spirit
The Gifts of the Spirit
The Fruit of the Holy Spirit
Are Miracles for Today?
Common Grace
Election & Reprobation
Effectual Calling
Justification by Faith Alone
Saving Faith
Adoption & Union with Christ
Sanctification
Perseverance of the Saints
Biblical Images of the Church
The Church: One & Holy
The Church: Catholic & Apostolic
Worship in the Church
The Sacraments of the Church
Baptism
The Lord’s Supper
Death & the Intermediate State
The Resurrection
The Kingdom of God
The Millennium
The Return of Christ
The Final Judgment
Eternal Punishment
The Believer’s Final Rest
What Is Theology?
Theology defined:
The word theology can be understood by dividing it into its Greek root words, theos and logos. Logos means “word” or “reason” and Theos means “God.” Theology concerns the application of logic to God.
Some aversions to systematic theology:
The idea of a systematic way of understanding reality has been opposed by several ideologies.
People try to squeeze Biblical ideas into preconceived, anti-Biblical systems, such as Existentialism and Relativism.
The nature of Biblical revelation:
Biblical revelation consists of three branches of theology – Biblical Theology, Historical Theology and Systematic Theology.
Biblical revelation has diversity, but within it there is order – Unity, Coherence and Consistency.
The Systematic theologian depends upon the Biblical scholar and the Historical scholar, for theology is rooted in the details of Scripture. Every detail of theology has an impact on every other detail of it.
Scope & Purpose of Theology
In theology, we must avoid bringing an external system of assumptions to the Bible and intentionally interpret it through that system.
Theology is a science that attempts to gain a consistent knowledge of God.
A “paradigm shift” is a radical shift in the operating principles of a science.
An “anomaly” is an exception to a paradigm, but when anomalies build up, a paradigm shift eventually will occur. A new model must be constructed to make sense of the new information and experiences.
What would a paradigm shift in theology look like? Why would it come?
We have had the same basic data for two thousand years. But shifts are driven by new philosophies and societal changes, as people desire to view the data differently.
Throughout Church history, there have been periods of “progress” in theology as well as periods of “non-progress” in theology, due to paradigm shifts.
There are three spheres of theology:
“Biblical theology” is concerned with going through the Bible and studying all its passages on a given topic. The Biblical theologian looks at the data, not the history or systems of thought. (Biblical theology has been corrupted by “atomism,” which leads to isolating Biblical ideas, claiming that different writers of Scripture had radically different theologies and understandings of God.)
“Historical theology” is a study of the history of theological development. Much can be derived from this kind of study, especially when we meet “new” doctrines that have in fact been dealt with hundreds of years previously. Knowing historical theology is one key to remaining orthodox as you search the Scriptures.
“Systematic theology” is done when commentators teach how to interpret the whole scope of Scripture. The systematic theologian relies on the previously mentioned branches of theology.
What is the value or of Theology?
2 Timothy 3:16 is the Biblical response to those who deny the importance of theology: “All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness,”
General Revelation & Natural Theology
The word “revelation” comes from the Greek word apokalupsis, which means, “to take off the cover.”
Christianity is not based on speculation; it is a revealed faith. The truth we embrace has come from God. We call this revelation.
Theologians divide revelation into two categories.
(1) The first category is “general” revelation; the revelation accessible to all mankind through which God reveals His existence and His activity by creating and sustaining all things.
God reveals Himself in nature on the whole.
God reveals Himself in the laws that govern nature.
God reveals Himself in the harmonious structure of the human body.
God reveals Himself in the aspects of humanity that transcend physical explanation.
Scripture attests to general revelation in many places, such as Psalm 19, Acts 17, and Romans 1.
(2) The second category is “special” revelation (also called “particular” revelation), the revelation by which God speaks directly and specifically.
God has spoken directly and specifically in multiple ways throughout the history of redemption.
Special revelation has culminated in the sixty-six books of the Bible, which point to Jesus as the Christ.
“General revelation” and “special revelation” are the two sources of information we have about God. God is the source of all truth, whether “spiritual” or not.
General revelation goes out to the entire world. Psalm 19:1 says, “The heavens declare the glory of God; and the firmament shows His handiwork.” Furthermore, an internal consciousness of God is taught in Romans 1.
General revelation is not in the Bible. It is God’s revelation of Himself through nature.
“Natural revelation” is usually used as a synonym for general revelation.
But there is another category that is often confused with general revelation: “Natural theology”.
“Natural theology” can be distinguished from general revelation.
Between God and man is nature. Through the medium of nature, God communicates to us basic things about Himself. Natural theology is the result of this, in that we form assumptions about God based on what we see in nature.
There have been opponents of natural theology in the Church. But Romans 1 seems to indicate that through natural theology, we do have a limited, non-salvific knowledge of God.
On the other hand, Paul says in 1 Corinthians 1:21 that the natural man cannot know God. Which is right?
The verb “to know” is used in different ways (Example: Old Testament references to “knowing” people).
In Romans 1:18–20, God is concerned about how people respond to what they know about Him. Verse 21 says they know about God, but refuse to acknowledge Him as their Creator, even though general revelation has been perfectly revealed.
Natural theology is distorted by our sin.
Special Revelation
General revelation has divisions we have already discussed, but there are other important ones:
“Mediate” – Revelation given by God through a medium other than Himself (see Romans 1).
“Immediate” – Revelation planted inside us by God, not gleaned via a medium (see Romans 2).
“Special revelation” has historically been received through the inspiration of prophetic Scripture, and, only occasionally have men received special revelation any other way.
Hebrews 1 is a good example of this kind of revelation.
Special revelation is knowledge derived directly from God with the highest possible certitude.
Sometimes, special revelation has not always been through the prophets and Scripture. For example:
Dreams and visions.
Urim and Thummim.
A “theophany”: An outward manifestation of the visible God; for instance, the burning bush in Exodus 3.
Angelic messengers.
In ancient Israel, there were three tests used to distinguish between true and false prophets:
Was their commission from God?
Did God manifest miracles through them?
Was there a Divine fulfillment of their predictions and announcements?
Hebrews 1 tells us of the supreme revelation of God to us through His Son.
Jesus is the ultimate revelation of God to us.
In the Upper Room, Jesus says that “He who has seen Me has seen the Father.” (John 14:9).
Inspiration & Authority of Scripture
During the Reformation the main issue of debate was the doctrine of justification by faith alone. But before this debate could be settled, another issue had to be decided upon, which was the question of authority.
The slogan “Sola Scriptura” means that Scripture alone, because it is the inspired Word of God, has the final authority in all matters of faith, practice and doctrine.
Popes, Counsels and Creeds do not have this same authority.
The Reformers referred to the Bible as Verbum Dei, “The Word of God” and Vox Dei, “The Voice of God”.
This leads us to study and understand the doctrine and nature of “inspiration”.
2 Timothy 3:16 is the primary text that teaches this doctrine.
The English translation of 2 Timothy 3:16 and the way we use the term “inspiration” in theological language must be distinguished.
The Greek word is theopneustos, which means that all of Scripture is “breathed out by God”—literally “expired” from God.
How does God superintend the writing of Scripture by human authors?
We don’t know exactly how this happens from Scripture, but we know what it is not—mechanical inspiration.
God did not “dictate” the words of the Bible to its authors.
The human writers’ personalities showed through in their writings, but were carefully guarded by God from inflicting error upon the texts.
Verbal inspiration of the Scriptures was taught by Jesus. He said that not even one “jot” or “tittle” could pass from the Law (see Mathew 5:18). He also defended a doctrine in His debates with the Pharisees and Sadducees by emphasizing a single word from Scripture.
Liberal and neo-orthodox ideas suggest that only the “concepts” contained in Scripture are inspired, which leads some to translate the Bible in any way they see fit to express those concepts. They see the Bible as a witness to revelation, but not as revelation itself.
Infallibility & Inerrancy
Discussions about the nature of Scripture must deal with matters of infallibility and inerrancy.
Both have come under attack in recent years.
Inerrancy is alleged to be a creation of the Protestant Scholastics of the 17th century, foreign to the biblical writers and the Reformers.
However, Martin Luther said, “The Scriptures never err”.
The doctrine of inerrancy states that “if Scripture is God’s Word, the doctrine of inerrancy must follow”.
Scripture, as the Word of God, reflects His character.
Numbers 23:19 says, “God is not a man, that He should lie, nor a son of man, that He should repent. Has He said, and will He not do? Or has He spoken, and will He not make it good?”
This passage links God’s Word with His character, which remains true, reliable, and trustworthy.
Arguments for inerrancy can be very simplistic and faulty, however that does not mean the doctrine of inerrancy is false.
Infallibility is a higher claim than inerrancy. One can be “inerrant” as a human for a short period of time or in a very specific sense, but “infallible” means that a document or person never errs in any way.
Conservatives say that the Bible is the only infallible rule of faith and practice.
Liberals use a similar phrase with a much different meaning. They say, “Only infallible when it speaks to matters of faith and practice.”
The first uses the word “only” to point to the uniqueness of the Bible.
The second uses the word “only” to restrict infallibility to certain sections of Scripture. This is called “limited” infallibility, and is a false teaching.
The question of the authority of the Bible rests upon the authority of Christ.
“God’s Inerrant Word” was published in the early 1970s from a conference on inerrancy.
Each scholar had a view of the Bible that was influenced by their view of Christ.
Their question was, “What did Jesus think about the Bible?” Even liberal scholars agreed that Jesus had an exalted view of Scripture.
If the Bible is a basically reliable historical document, then accept it on that level.
Take note of the basic teachings about Christ, the claims He makes about Himself, and the claims He makes about Scripture. If these claims are basically reliable, then accept His declaration.
Canonicity
What is the Holy Bible?
Biblios is the Greek word for Bible, and means “books” or a “collection of books”.
Canon is from the Greek word kanon, which means “measuring rod” or “standard”.
Protestants and Roman Catholics think differently about the issue of the Canon. In Roman Catholicism, the Roman Catholic Church establishes the Canon.
Protestants substitute the word “establishes” for the word “recognize.”
The process of canonization is the process of the church recognizing which books are canonical and which are not.
How do we know that the right books have been included in our Bible? This is the question of “canonicity”.
Most Protestant Bibles contain 39 books in the Old Testament, and 27 books in the New Testament. A total of 66 books. Most Protestant translators of the Old Testament do not include the Apocrypha because they are not found in the Hebrew Bible.
Catholic Bibles contain all the same books, plus other Apocryphal and Deuterocanonical books which were written during the four hundred year period between the Old and New Testaments.
The Apocryphal books were included in the Greek translation called the “Septuagint” (between the 3rd and 2nd century B.C.), and was probably the translation of the Old Testament used by Greek speaking Jews and Gentile Christians of the 1st century A.D.
The original translation of the Authorized King James Version of A.D. 1611 contained the Apocrypha books between the two Testaments. Although rejected as “inspired”, the translators felt they should be retained for their historical value.
Scripture is the “norma normans et sine normative”, a Latin term meaning (roughly translated): “it is the standard and has no equal” (or, “peer”).
This is a very high view of Scripture and was held by the Reformers and is contained in the Westminster Confession.
For this reason, later Protestant publishers removed the Apocrypha from the King James Version, and since then, almost all newer Protestant translations of the Bible do not contain the Apocrypha except those endorsed by the World Council of Churches or the Ecumenical movement.
What is the scope and purpose of the Canon?
The scope and purpose of establishing a “canon” of Scripture was to insure that only those books giving sufficient evidence of being “inspired by God” were in the collection we call the Holy Bible.
Of the thousands of possible books, only 66 were chosen. But could some books have been overlooked? Not really. The overwhelming majority of the other candidates were obvious frauds.
Only three un-inspired books were given serious consideration for inclusion but did not make it into the Canon: The Didache, the Shepherd of Hermas, and the Epistle of Clement.
The inspired books of Hebrews, James, 2 Peter, John’s epistles, and Jude were not accepted by all immediately.
It wasn’t until A.D. 398 when the process of canonization was completed. But from the beginning of the Church, all 27 of the New Testament books were used and had “functional” canonicity.
What prompted the Church to establish an official Canon was when the heretic Marcion created his own canon of scripture. He eliminated books that he did not like and kept those that fit his theology.
This action, not any confusion in the Church, made it necessary for the Church to make the true Canon official.
The three-fold test for the canonicity of the inspired books of the New testament:
The first test was Apostolic origin. To meet this criterion, a book had to have been written by an apostle or under the direct sanction of an apostle. (What about Luke and Mark, neither of whom were apostles? The authority of Paul stood behind Luke, and that of Peter stood behind Mark. There was no debate about these gospels because of the oversight of the apostles.)
The second test was that the book must have been gladly received by the early Church.
The third test was whether the book in question was in agreement with the books already in the Canon. The “core” books of the Canon, the ones which were accepted without argument, stood in judgment of other books. (For instance, Hebrews 6 was questioned as being out of sorts with apostolic teaching. This was resolved, however, when the early Church concluded that Hebrews was written by the Apostle Paul.)
Is the Canon infallible?
The Jewish canon (the Hebrew Masoretic text) does not include the Apocrypha.
The Alexandrian canon (the Greek Septuagint translation of the Old Testament) includes the Apocrypha.
The Protestant view of the Canon says that each book in the Bible is infallible. But the historic process that the Church took was fallible. It appeared to be guided by the Holy Spirit, but the Church was not, and is not, infallible in its pronouncements. So we have a fallible collection of infallible books.
The Roman Catholic view is that we have an infallible collection of infallible books. The Church could not (and does not) err in her official pronouncements.
Considering the historical circumstances which necessitated establishing an official Canon, the Church did the right thing. We have no reason not to be fully assured that we have a perfect Canon in the 66 books accepted by all the major branches of Christianity, Catholic, Protestant and Orthodox.
Scripture & Authority
What is the relationship between Scripture and tradition?
The Council of Trent spoke directly to this question. It stated that the revelation of God comes through Scripture and holy tradition. This is called the “dual source” of revelation.
We know now that the first draft of the 4th session of Trent contained the words “partim partim”. That is, the revelation of God is found partially in Scripture and partially in tradition. This wording was protested by two priests, but we don’t know how the assembly responded to them. But in the place of “partim partim” in the final draft was simply the word et, or “and”, meaning the revelation of God is found in Scripture “and” tradition.
The Catholic response to the Protestant “Sola Scriptura” argument is to say that the Bible gets its authority from the Church.
It was by the Church’s decision that certain books were canonized. But this in no way makes the Bible subject to the Church.
Catholics go on to teach “apostolic succession”, further undergirding their view of the Pope as the vicar of the Church, with Christ as his head.
But the doctrine of Apostolic succession cannot be proven from Scripture alone, without the support of tradition.
The Church used a term to describe the generation of the Canon: “recipio”. The Church did not arrogantly claim to have created the Canon of Scripture; it said it “received” the Canon. This humble reception of the Scriptures reveals an intuative subordination to them, not authority over them.
We have spoken in abstract terms about the nature of God’s revelation to us. But if we have no mastery of the content of His revelation, the Bible, we will always be ignorant of God’s will for us in faith and practice.
The Science of Interpretation
“Hermeneutics” is the science of Biblical interpretation in which we seek to understand the message of the Scriptures.
As we approach the Bible, the first principle we should use is to interpret the bible “literally”.
There is no hidden or mysterious meaning in the text.
Spiritualistic interpretation turns the Bible into a book of magic.
We should also give attention to “literary forms”.
Phenomenological language.
Language of appearances, such as, round numbers.
Hyperbole.
Metaphors.
Anthropomorphic language.
Personification.
The historical narrative.
Parallelisms.
The “implicit” is to be interpreted in light of the “explicit”.
An explicit statement is made forthrightly, directly, and clearly—what the Scriptures actually say.
The implicit requires rational powers of deduction to draw inferences from the text.
Inferences drawn from implicit passages often lead to error.
Every passage of Scripture must be measured and interpreted against the whole of Scripture.
We must be careful when interpreting Scripture in the light of “culture” not to confuse a local custom with an enduring principle.
A Biblical principle is a teaching, admonition, or precept that is transcultural; it applies to all people in all cultures and in all ages.
A cultural custom is a principle governing people at particular time and in a particular locality.
Practical guidelines to help in determining what is principle and what is custom:
(1) Examine the Bible for apparent areas of custom.
Language.
Styles of dress.
Monetary systems.
(2) Allow for Christian distinctives in the first century.
(3) Never assume that everything the Bible says merely reflects the cultural situation of the day.
Example:
First Corinthians 11 is often interpreted as Paul telling women to cover their heads so as not to appear as the Corinthian prostitutes.
This is an erroneous interpretation of Scripture in relation to culture.
Paul gives a reason for the covering of the head which is based upon submission to the husbands authority, appealing to the creation ordinance.
Putting it to practice:
(1) Choose a text.
Read the passage over in several translations.
Note discrepancies in translations.
Record questions or problems that come to mind.
Record parallel or related passages that come to mind.
(2) Study the context (Every text has a context and its interpretation depends upon identifying the context.)
Where does the text begin and where does it end?
What comes before and what comes after the text? What, if any, bearing might they have upon the interpretation and analysis? Paragraphs before and after? Chapters before and after? Books before and after (placement in the Canon)?
What is the historical context of the passage? Where does it fit in biblical history?
(3) What were the prevailing political, social and economic conditions behind the passage?
Who wrote the passage?
Why was it written?
To whom was it written?
(4) What is the literary context of the passage? Does it occur in an historical narrative, wisdom literature, Gospel, letter, or poetic book?
(5) Interpreting the text.
Note important grammatical features—questions, statements, commands, etc.
Identify key words and phrases.
Do word studies.
(6) Recognize theological issues.
What does the text tell us about God?
What does it tell us about mankind?
What problems or questions does the text raise or answer?
(7) Applying the text.
Read several commentaries on the passage.
Where do the commentators agree or disagree?
Where do you agree or disagree with the commentators? Make any adjustments in your interpretation.
(8) Think through applications.
To whom does the text apply? All people of all times or specific groups?
What in the text does not apply to twentieth century hearers?
What in the text does apply?
To what areas of life should the text be applied?
(9) Make a list of personal responses.
Knowledge of God
We come now to “Theology Proper” which is the study of God Himself and is a sub-discipline of Systematic Theology.
As people understand the character of God, so they will understand every other doctrine in the Bible.
What is the first thing you study in theology proper?
The incomprehensibility of God is the first area of study.
“Incomprehensible” in this context means that our knowledge of God is always partial in this world. As the Apostle Paul says in 1 Corinthians 13:12, “For now we see in a mirror, dimly, but then face to face. Now I know in part, but then I shall know just as I also am known.”
Finitum non capax infiniti is a Latin term meaning, “The infinite cannot be contained”.
The Bible often describes God in anthropomorphic language (meaning, language that ascribes to God human form and attributes).
This does not mean that God “is like us”, but rather that we are “like Him” – created in His image.
Early theologians used these Latin expressions in an attempt to describe this, however unsuccessfully: Via negative, “He is not like us and His creation”, yet, Via eminentiae, “He is like us, only exalted”.
In theology we use three kinds of language to describe God:
Univocal means “having only one meaning, unambiguous” and is used for words that describe characteristics that we share with God.
Equivocal means “having two meanings.” It describes a term that radically changes its definition depending upon the one to whom it is referring.
Analogical means “likeness or similarity.” Analogical language is a representation based on proportion. The meaning changes in direct relationship to that which is described.
One in Essence
Pagans of all types lack an understanding of the unity of God.
In the midst of many polytheistic cultures, Judaism fiercely clung to monotheism.
Some liberal scholars claim the Jews were not monotheists, but that the Bible has been edited to make it appear so. But those critical theories do not consider the multiple evidences from multiple sources testifying of the religion of the Jews.
The Jews put great stress on the singularity of God.
The “Shema”, found in Deuteronomy 6:4, is at the core of Jewish spirituality. “Hear, O Israel: The LORD (literally, “YaHVeH” – the personal name of God) our God (literally, “Elohim” – can be singular or plural), the LORD is one!”
The Jews did not take the prescription in the Shema as hyperbole. They were so serious about their monotheism, they literally placed the message of it on their foreheads, doorposts, and arms. They regularly taught their children the command that they should “have no other God before Me.”
The Trinity is a difficult, mysterious doctrine, yet it is taught in Scripture. How can Christians be faithful to the religion of the Old Testament and hold an orthodox doctrine of the Trinity?
This question is not answered by a simple investigation of the history of theology.
The New Testament is the key to unlocking much of the confusion surrounding the Trinity.
John 1:1 is a key text for understanding God’s unity and plurality. “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.”
The Greek word Logos is translated as “Word.” In the beginning, the Logos was with the Father. (One person was with another person.)
“With” is also a key word in this text. There are three ways this English word is brought through from the Greek. In this case, the Greek word translated as “with” in this passage is pros, which means “face to face intimacy.” Jesus was intimately associated with the Father.
The verse also says that Jesus (the Word) not only was with God, but that He was God. The Word (Logos) is differentiated from God, but is also identified with God.
It was because of plain teaching like this in the New Testament that the Church developed the doctrine of the Trinity.
There are other references to the Trinity in the New Testament.
The testimony of Thomas, who cried out “My Lord and my God!” as he witnessed his resurrected Lord, plainly shows that Jesus is God.
Jesus stated several times that He was God, for instance when He said He was Lord of the Sabbath or when He said He was given all authority.
Also, for Jesus to say that He was the Way, the Truth, and the Life was a clear testimony from Jesus’ lips that He believed He was God.
The distinctions of each Person of the Godhead do not destroy Their deity. Neither does emphasizing the deity of each Person do away with Their distinctions.
Three in Persons
Is the Trinity a contradiction?
Some educated people say so based on logic, but the formula for the Trinity is paradoxical, not contradictory.
“One in essence, three in person” is the classical statement of the Trinity.
This formula does not violate the law of non-contradiction, because it is not referring to the same thing at the same time and in the same relationship.
God is not both one and three at the same time and in the same relationship.
What is a paradox?
The word “paradox” is made up of two Greek roots: para, “alongside” and dox, “seem”, or “appear”.
A paradox occurs when two things, placed alongside each other, appear to be contradictory. But when you look closely, you can see that there is no contradiction.
Some words related to the understanding of the Trinity:
Essence, “being, substance, intrinsic nature”.
Person, “an individual of a specified character”.
Subsistence, “the act or fact of maintaining or being self-supporting; the state of remaining in force or effect”.
The Father, Son, and Holy Spirit subsist, not exist.
One being; three persons.
Incommunicable Attributes
God is identified by His attributes, but they are divided into two groups:
“Communicable attributes” are those which also are found in humans, but to a lesser degree.
“Incommunicable attributes” are those which are found in God alone.
What are the incommunicable attributes of God?
Holiness – Holiness is God’s perfection of character and without flaw and without sin but with complete goodness, justice, mercy, love, etc. (Psalm 71:22; Isaiah 6:3; 1 Peter 1:16).
Immutability – God’s nature does not change in any way. His essence has always been and will always be exactly the same (Psalm 90:2; Malachi 3:6; Hebrews 13:8).
Infinite – God is without measure or limit in scope or duration. There are no constraints upon Him from outside of Himself that would restrict Him in His scope or duration (Genesis 21:33; Deuteronomy 33:27; Isaiah 40:28; Psalm 90:2).
Omnipotence – God is capable of performing anything He desires. (Psalm 33:9; Isaiah 40:28; 46:10).
Omnipresence – God is in all places and in all dimensions simultaneously. Nothing in the universe exists outside the presence of God (Psalm 139:7-12; Jeremiah 23:24).
Omniscience – God has perfect, complete knowledge. He never learns, nor does He forget. He knows all things that exist and all things that could have existed. God cannot grow in knowledge, understanding, or wisdom (Romans 16:27; Hebrews 4:13; 1 John 3:20).
Self-existence, Non-contingency – God is not dependent upon anything else for His existence. He is uncaused–the infinite Being who has always existed (Psalm 90:2; 93:2; Hebrews 13:8; 1 Tim. 6:15; Revelation 1:8).
Self-sufficiency – God needs nothing outside of Himself to maintain His existence; therefore, He does not need us to fill a void (Psalm 102:24–27).
Sovereignty – God is the supreme being who answers to no one and who has the absolute right to do with His creation as He desires (1 Timothy 6:15; Isaiah 46:10).
Spirit – God exists completely and sufficiently as an immaterial being–without physical characteristics (John 4:24; Luke 24:39).
Transcendence – God’s transcendence is the product of the relationship between God’s essence and creation. God transcends space and time in that He is not dependent on them nor affected by them (Psalm 139:7-10).
Uniqueness – God alone is God. There is no one like him. He is completely “other” than all things that exist (Isaiah 43:10; 44:6-7).
There are certain attributes that God cannot transfer from Himself. This can be demonstrated by answering the following hypothetical question: Is it possible for God to create another “god”? The answer is No, because the new god would not be independent and uncreated.
What are some of the differences between God and man?
The real difference between God and man is His being; it is very different from ours.
He is independent, but we are entirely dependent on Him. What He creates, He sustains.
A correct understanding of the law of “cause and effect”:
Perhaps you have heard the argument some atheists make to disprove the existence of God: “If every effect must have a cause, then who caused God?” John Stuart Mill erred in his understanding of the law of causality.
God is not an “effect” therefore He does not need a “cause”. He is the “Cause” of everything except Himself. Can He be self-creating? No. But He is self existent.
Aseity is the self-existence of God. The concept of “aseity” refers to the property by which a being exists in and of itself and from itself.
The one who is supreme deserves our worship and our awe.
Communicable Attributes
As mentioned in the previous lecture, there are communicable and incommunicable attributes of God.
Ephesians 5:1: “Therefore be imitators of God as dear children” implies that we can imitate some of God’s attributes. This is what is meant by “communicable” attributes.
We can imitate God only if there are certain things we share with Him.
One attribute is debatable: “holiness”.
Theologians from the Holiness movement of the 19th century insisted that practical holiness is possible for all Christians.
However the Bible seems to be plain in its teaching that only God is perfectly holy, and that Christians are called “saints” only because the “righteousness of Christ” has been imputed to them.
There is a big difference between striving for holiness and actually being as perfectly holy as God.
Why is the word “holy” attached to the third person of the Trinity?
What are the communicable attributes of God?
(Paul confirms that love is shared by God and humans. The goodness of God can be imitated. God is just, and we are called to be workers of justice as well. God is wise, and we are instructed by books such as Proverbs, James, and Song of Solomon to be wise also. We are not sinners because we sin; we sin because we are sinners.)
Goodness – Being good can only be understood in relationship to God and His character. Humans can be good in relation to one another, but their standard is subjective. Therefore, true goodness is understood in light of the revelation of God in His Word. We can emulate the goodness of God, but we can never be perfectly good.
Hate – God hates (Psalm 5:5; 11:5), and He does so righteously and with perfect judgment and knowledge. However, we often hate unrighteously and in ignorance.
Justice – Where God always does what is perfectly right according to the law, we do not behave perfectly. We can be lawful, and in so doing we emulate the perfect justice of God.
Knowledge – Where God knows all things (1 John 3:20), we only know partially. Our knowledge is incomplete and always will be incomplete.
Love – God is love (1 John 4:8) and expresses His love perfectly through Jesus. Because we are touched by sin, our expression of love towards others will always be tainted. But we are still able to express it.
Rationality – God’s mind is perfectly rational since all that God possesses in knowledge and wisdom necessitates His perfect thought. We, on the other hand, are imperfectly rational. Our conclusions and deductions are not always correct. They cannot be since we are affected by sin and do not have all knowledge.
Mercy – Mercy is not getting what we deserve. We can exhibit mercy to others though we do not always do it properly and perfectly.
Speech – We can speak and communicate. This is an attribute we possess, but our communications are never perfect. An attribute of God is His speech. He said “let there be light” (Genesis 1:3), and it was so. God always speaks truth, and it contains power. Our speech is not always true, nor does it contain the same creative power as God’s speech.
Truthfulness – Truth is a quality where statements properly reflect actuality, but it is also a quality of character possessed by God. We can be truthful, but our ability to be truthful is damaged in part because of our lack of all knowledge and also because of our sin.
Wisdom – People are capable of expressing wisdom, which is the proper use of knowledge. But this is best done in light of scriptural revelation. We can possess wisdom but not perfectly. God, however, possesses wisdom perfectly and always makes the right decisions as well as the best ways to accomplish His decisions.
The Will of God
The primary question asked of Ministers is: “How can I know the will of God for my life?”
29:29: “The secret things belong to the LORD our God, but those things which are revealed belong to us and to our children forever, that we may do all the words of this law.”
The “hidden” and “revealed” will of God.
Deus absconditus – Latin, “The hidden God”.
Deus revelatus – Latin, “The revealed God”.
These two concepts are found in Deuteronomy 29:29.
Uses of the Term “Will of God”.
The “derective will”: What God sovereignly, absolutely, efficaciously, brings to pass. It is what He has determined will occur.
The “preceptive will”: What God has spoken as right and true. It can be and quite frequently is resisted.
“How can I know God’s will?” is a question that demands a follow-up: “What kind of will are you talking about?”
“Where God closes His holy mouth, I will desist from inquiry.” – John Calvin.
“The secret things belong to the LORD our God…” This explains the practical reasons behind God’s restrictions concerning divination.
What do the Scriptures say?
“This is the will of God for you, even your sanctification” 1 Thess. 4:3.
How do you know which job? Which mate? Etc.
Study the preceptive will of God and learn how to live day to day.
Study God’s law, and find a way to live that most fulfills His holy commands.
Tomorrow is the surest revelation of the hidden will of God.
“…but those things which are revealed belong to us and to our children forever…” Note to whom the revealed things belong: They belong to our children and
Even though we have the New Testament revelation of Christ, we may still use the Old Testament Law, as it reveals the character of God.
Providence
“Providence” is the sovereign and interventive, protective care of God.
The root of this word means “to see.” The prefix means “beforehand.” But this word, theologically, does not simply mean foreknowledge. It is more akin to “provision.”
Paul says in Romans 8:28 that God causes all things to work for the good of those who love Him. This is stated with extraordinary strength.
Romans 8:28–30: “And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose. For whom He foreknew, He also predestined to be conformed to the image of His Son, that He might be the firstborn among many brethren. Moreover whom He predestined, these He also called; whom He called, these He also justified; and whom He justified, these He also glorified.”
Verse 31 asks,“What then shall we say to these things?” What is our response? “If God is for us, who can be against us?” Deus pro nobis means “God for us.”
We are first introduced to the idea of providence in Genesis 22, when God provides Abraham with a substitutionary sacrifice in place of his son Isaac.
Providence covers several areas:
Sustaining (or preserving).
Provision.
Protection.
Direction.
What is the doctrine of “concurrence”?
In theology, a concurrence is defined as “the simultaneous occurrence of events or circumstances; a supernatural coincidence.”
Providence is often seen in concurrent events.
How do our lives relate to the sovereign government of God? As Americans, our thoughts on this matter have changed radically since the founding of our country.
Creation Out of Nothing
What is the doctrine of “creation”?
The Judeo-Christian doctrine of Creation states that God made the Universe from nothing.
Creatio ex nihilo – Latin, “Creation out of nothing”.
The central issue that separates secularism and supernatural religion is the doctrine of creation.
“In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth”. Beginning… God… Creation.
What was the beginning of the universe like?
Even most secularists acknowledge the universe had a beginning. But the nature of that beginning is disputed.
There are three basic options for answering the questions of how the universe came into existence:
(1) The universe is eternal (self-existent).
(2) The universe is created by someone who is self-existent (includes Christian worldview)
(3) The universe is self-created (irrational). Spontaneous generation is the conceptual grandfather of the self-creation hypothesis.
Chance is a legitimate scientific concept to be used when trying to discover mathematical possibilities. But chance is not a being or power. It cannot influence anything. It is a mathematical entity, not a thing.
The idea of a self-existent material world is a popular idea. It is thought that there is a stable, self-existent part of the universe somewhere. That portion is like a power core, or battery. So there is no need for a transcendent being to create or sustain the visible universe.
Ex nihilo nihil fit means “out of nothing, nothing comes.”
That something could create itself is an intellectual absurdity.
“Creatio ex nihilo” teaches that God called the universe into existence. He did not shape or form it from pre-existing material.
God gave the word, the divine “fiat”, and the universe began.
Angels & Demons
“There can be no biblical theology without demonology,” – G. C. Berkhower.
The world the New Testament describes is filled with angels and demons.
What is it about Satan that is so unbelievable?
In the teachings of Christ, angels are discussed more than love or sin.
An early heresy in the Church was that Jesus was actually an angel. The author of Hebrews challenges that assumption (See Hebrews 1).
Angels are created beings that have various functions.
Mysterious: invisible, visible, various shapes and forms.
Ministering spirits: seraphim, cherubim; help to Jesus.
Messengers: announcing John’s and Jesus’ births; making Old Testament visits.
How do “fallen” angels differ? They are lesser angels who fell with Satan and are under his command. Satan is not God. Particularly, he is not all-knowing and all-present. Do not attribute too much power to Satan.
Satan is called in Scripture:
Tempter.
Deceiver.
Accuser (Rev. 12:10).
A warning: Satan, like other angels, is metamorphic. He can change images as easily as we change our clothes. He can appear as something good – pure as light.
The Bible on angels:
The Greek word angelos occurs more often than the word agape in the New Testament Scriptures. Angels are also found at the very beginning of the Biblical narrative (Gen. 3:24), and continue to show up throughout the text.
“Angelos” simply rendered, means “messenger.” It almost exclusively refers to supernatural beings, as well as their activities in heaven and earth.
Revelation chapter 4: The throne of heaven.
The myriads of angels that surround the throne of God and attend to the presence of God are called “the host of heaven”. “Host” in the Bible is synonymous with “army.”
Angels worship God because He is worthy. And they worship Him constantly—that is, without end.
Angels often come in the likeness of human beings. For example, in Genesis 18, “theLORD appeared to [Abraham] by the terebinth tree” (v. 1).
This angel of the LORD is so closely associated with God Himself, that he accepts worship, and so must either be a Theophany or a Christophany.
Angels appear many times in Scripture as ministers to God’s people.
Angels as “messengers”. The quintessential angelic messenger—Gabriel—appears in the biblical narrative at precisely the most intense times, announcing God’s cataclysmic plans for the world.
The cursed angel of darkness, Satan.
Everywhere in the Bible he is described as the “adversary” of God and His people on earth.
The Scriptural witness about Satan.
The word “Satan” literally means “adversary”.
He is especially the arch-enemy of Christ Jesus Himself.
He is crafty, like the serpent, who with subtlety attacked our first parents.
He is a liar, indeed, he is the father of lies. His greatest lie of all is that mankind can act autonomously, that is, without subjugation to the almighty God.
He is incredibly powerful. While he is far beneath God, he is much stronger than we are. Consider the time when Jesus informs Saint Peter that he will deny Him (Luke 22:31–34). Satan desired to “sift like wheat” the apostle.
Consider also this metaphor Saint Peter uses to describe him: “… Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour” (1 Peter 5:8).
This view of Satan, however, must always be tempered with the fact that his strength is limited. “Resist the devil, and he will flee from you” James says in chapter 4: verse 7).
Satan’s metamorphic character.
Satan apparently has the ability to manifest himself sub species boni, or, “under the auspices of good.”
He often appears as an “angel of light” (2 Cor. 11:4).
The “tempter” and “accuser” (Revelation 12:10).
In the Lord’s Prayer, we are taught to pray for our deliverance from him everyday: “And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one” (Matt. 6:13).
Daemonia – Latin, “Evil spirits”.
Satan has a whole army of soldiers, commonly called “demons.”
Notice that there was heightened demonic activity during the Incarnation. There are numerous accounts in the Gospels of possessions, oppressions, physical harm, and property damage.
Regenerate persons cannot be held hostage by the power of Satan through demon possession. But the Church can be oppressed, harassed, tempted, and even attacked. Through all the fiery darts of the devil, however, God’s people must always cling to the fact that “He who is in you is greater than he who is in the world” (1 John 4:4).
The Creation of Man
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December 16, 2020
What are the Four Types of Theology? Answers from a Theology School
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Theology is the study of God, God’s character, God’s actions in relation to the cosmos, and especially God’s relationship to humanity (the character and history of humankind) in its responsive relationship to God within the panorama of the world and history, space, and time.
The breadth and complexity of theology’s subject matter are unrivaled among human sciences. This creates utterly unique challenges for theological reflection. Over the centuries, theology schools have developed ways of organizing this complexity that make theology more manageable. Presently, a common way of approaching this organization is to differentiate theology into four areas of focus. So what are the four types of theology?
The four types include biblical theology, historical theology, systematic (or dogmatic) theology, and practical theology. This arrangement was arrived at relatively recently, only settling in as such in the 19th and 20th centuries; for the majority of the history of theology, there was an assumed fluidity between these four. Rightly so: there is no consideration of the question of God in relation to humanity which does not invite all four of these dimensions of theology.
1. Biblical Theology
Biblical theology is focused on the specific ways that the discreet and unique authorial voices in Scripture reflect on the larger questions of theology and the relationships of actions and activities between God and human creatures. Biblical theology is undertaken by persons who are formed and practiced by their Christian faith, account for the historical currents that feed and flow in and through Scripture, and do so with full awareness of how the particular voices in Scripture rise together as a canonical choir, coordinating together in ways that are ultimately reflected in dogmatic theology.
2. Historical Theology
Historical theology, likewise, is undertaken within the practices of faith, paying specific attention to all the movements of human history from the perspective of biblically informed views of space and time, accounting for the dynamic movements of dogmatic theology and the practices of the Church.
3. Systematic Theology
The practices and reflections of systematic theology take up the canonical currents of Biblical theology, appropriating the theological voices of history. It does so with the full consciousness that dogmatic theology serves the Church as the people of God in her efforts to live and act faithfully in relation to her Creator, and Lord and Savior in the power of the Holy Spirit. Dogmatic theology’s goal is forming practiced faithfulness.
4. Practical Theology
Lastly, practical theology begins with the full consciousness that all the practices of the church and Christians are underwritten by theologies; biblical, historical, and systematic. The goal of practical theology is to reflect intentionally on present practices and their ingredient theologies in order to critically discern their shape and character so as to deeper faithful practices, correct those that are sinful, and discern with greater clarity how to live out biblical Christian virtues.
The strength of a fourfold organization of theology is its capacity to simplify the overwhelming and demanding complexity of the question of God and humanity; Father, Son, and Holy Spirit in all of the Trinity’s relations with human creatures against the backdrop of creation in both time and space. The challenge, and temptation, of this artificial organization within theology schools and otherwise, is to think of any of the four as discreet or independent.
Scientific cosmology describes human beings as existing simultaneously in four dimensions: height, length, depth, and time, all of which are implicit and necessary for defining the being and actions of human beings. Likewise, should we think of the necessity and mutuality of the four types of theology?
If you are asking questions like “What are the four types of theology?”, you might be looking for a theology school. Grace College and Theological Seminary explores all four types of theology under the instruction of expert faculty mentors.
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Mark Bowald
Alumnus of Grace College, earning a B.Sc. with a double major in Business Administration and Psychology in 1990. Earned an M.Div. at Grand Rapids Baptist Seminary and a Th.M. and Ph.D. in Theology at Wycliffe College in Toronto. 20+ years of experience teaching theology, advising and mentoring students at both undergraduate and seminary levels. Past Lecturer of Ministry and Spiritual Formation at Tyndale Seminary in Toronto and Theologian in Residence at St. James Church in Paris, Ontario. Previously, he taught for 11 years as Associate Professor of Theology at Redeemer University College in Ontario, Canada also serving as department chair. He serves as Canon Theologian and Examining Chaplain for the Diocese of the Great Lakes in the Anglican Church of North America.
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Are You a Night Baby? How Your Birth Time Affects Your Personality

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Apr 13, 2022
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The time of day someone is born has a big impact on their personality. Because the sun is the central star of our solar system, the astrological sun is a key energy in people's personalities. Individuals born when the sun is at or near its peak (noon) have big, bold, outgoing personalities. Their personalities reflect characteristics of the sun at that time of day (strong, powerful, direct). These people are born to lead and be seen. They often become performers or CEOs and can definitely become famous or influential. Sunrise and sunset are two other potent times to be born re: the sun's influence. Sunrise tends to create cheerful, blooming sorts of personalities (as that is the nature of the sun at that time), and sunset babies tend to have a sort of low key dazzle, similar to the sublime energy (and light show) at that time of day.
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I've made a loose observation that people born during the morning (esp sunrise to noon) are more likely to be "morning people", and people born at night (esp sunset to midnight) are more likely to be "night owls". People born early in the morning (around 5am, for example) often like to get up around their birth time. None of these observations holds 100% of the time, but there does seem to be a correlation, which is interesting. People often feel most at home, most themselves close to the hour when they were actually born. It's a personal power hour. This is true for day or night babies. .
Where's YOUR Sun??
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Night babies have the sun located in the bottom half of their astrology charts. This part of the chart is more private, personal, internal, and introverted. The upper half (the day side) of the chart is more social, relational, external, and extroverted. Having the sun in the bottom of the chart naturally makes someone more sensitive, reserved, reflective, and receptive. Being more reflective = being more like the moon. Being more sensitive means they may be able to pick up on subtle energies within themselves (and their charts)(like their moon sign) that day-born people might miss or not be able to distinguish as clearly.
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Essentially, the impact of the sun is muted in the charts of people born at night. The sun is on the other side of the planet when they were born. They entered this world, this dimension in the more soothing star-filled energy of night. Thus, night babies have a subtle gentleness or indirectness compared to day babies. Because the impact of their sun is dialed down, the relative impact of the moon is a little stronger or more obvious. This is especially true for Cancer-risings, who are ruled by the moon. Day-born Cancer risings (or day-born Cancer sun signs) will also feel their moon more than other day-born signs, but night-born Cancer risings (or Cancers) do tend to have an especially strong connection to their moon, especially if it is in the 4th house (the natural house of Cancer and the moon). .
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Astrology can get VERY nuanced, however. Individuals with Leo rising who have their sun below the horizon (night babies) can still be pretty outgoing, for example, as can anyone with the sun in trine (120 degree connection) to the ascendant (which can happen from below or above the horizon). I find that those with a below-horizon trine of the sun to ascendant tend to be intermittently outgoing and intermittently introverted or reserved (an introverted-extrovert). I have this aspect in my chart, and it is definitely true for me. They need more alone time/time for reflection compared to those with tines from sun to ascendant above the horizon. An additional interesting case is those born with sun in the 5th house. The 5th house is below the horizon (usually relates to a birth between 9-11 pm, depending on location and time of year), but it is the area of the chart associated with Leo (and ruled by the sun). So, people with their sun in the 5th house can be very outgoing, charming, fun-loving, and exuberant (many actors have this placement). They are "Leo-like ___ (fill in the blank with whatever their sun sign is)." (A Leo-like Scorpio, for example) And Leos are big and bold and center stage. They aren't like the moon. They are ruled by and more like the sun. So, a person born at night with a fifth house sun may be a little less likely to over-identify with their moon compared to someone with a second, third, fourth, or sixth house sun (other below-horizon chart locales). .
Sun in the first house is another special case. Because the 1st house is the house of self, personality, and appearance, having the sun in this location can make a person pretty bold, courageous, and outgoing, traits that are more sun-identified. Theirs is a destiny that includes working on themselves, exploring what they can be and do, and presenting themselves to the world. If the sun is very close to the ascendant line (sunrise babies) they will usually be quite extroverted and may even become a performer. Many famous people have this placement. Suns that are deeper in the first house (further away from the ascendant) are less outgoing/extroverted (less sun-identified), but they still are probably more outgoing than suns in most (except maybe the 5th) of the other below-horizon houses. .
When the sun is located directly down below (the 4th house), which happens with babies born near midnight, this places the sun in the classical Cancerian (moon-ruled) area of the chart. So of all the night-born babies, these are possibly the most likely to be highly influenced by and identified with the moon. They are a Cancer-like ___ (fill in the blank with whatever their sun sign is). (Cancer-like Leo, for example, a very paradoxical case!!) Since Cancer is ruled by the moon, then these people really do feel the moon much more strongly than others. They also take on Cancerian characteristics - they tend to be more maternal; they enjoy being at home; they are very strongly connected to their families (family of origin and family they create), they are domestic; they are sensitive, sentimental, and compassionate; they are emotional and attuned to the emotional needs of others. They can even be a bit (to very) moody. These are all characteristics usually associated with the moon in astrology. So, regardless of their sun sign, individuals born close to midnight with the sun in the 4th house will be more Cancerian and thus more aligned with the moon.
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How to be a bonafide MOONCHILD...
A night-born person with the moon on any of the angles (1st, 10th, 7th, 4th house cusps) will have an especially strong connection to their moon. This is because any planetary body on one of the angles is extra powerful in a person's chart. Day-born people with these placements will also still feel their moon more strongly than the average person. They will be more sensitive, more emotional, more intuitive, more perceptive, more compassionate, and more sentimental. Connection to home and family is usually strong with all of these moon placements, for those born in day or night. It is possible, however, that night-born people with angular moon placements (esp true for 1st and 4th house) do feel their moons extra strongly, however. Since the influence of their sun is muted, the relative impact of their extra-strong moon is greater. .
It's also possible that night-born people with moon in the upper hemisphere of the chart (corresponding to moon being up in the sky when they were born) may feel or notice their moon more clearly because their sun is muted in the bottom half of the chart, but the moon is located in a more extroverted, social (aka direct and obvious) part of the chart. This would be more true for 11th, 10th (very strong here, as mentioned above), 9th, 8th, and 7th houses than the 12th, which is a more subtle and complex (can feel hidden here) position for the moon. Day or night babies born with moon in the top half of their charts have the moon featuring more prominently in their public personalities, so indeed it may feel extra-strong if their sun is below, exerting its impact more subtly or internally. .
The moon phase at which a person is born is also relevant. It may be easier to feel the energy and relative impact (in a chart, on a personality) of the moon when a person is born when the moon is not in direct challenging aspect to the sun (ie, in waxing or waning crescent phases). At the full moon the sun is directly opposite the moon, and there is a strong push/pull between the two forces, regardless of day or night birth. At the half moon (first and third quarter moons) there is a 90 degree (square) relationship between the sun and moon, still a strong connection. During new moons the sun and moon are conjunct (in alignment in the same sign). Sun and moon energies fuse in the personalities of new moon babies and are more difficult to distinguish or disentangle. Sun and moon work together in this person's karma and soul work, regardless of what time of day they were born. If born at night, however, it's possible the feminine (moon) side may be a bit more dominant since the sun will have muted potency. .
Summing It UP
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So, a day-birth emphasizes and externalizes the sun, and a night-birth somewhat mutes and internalizes the sun. This relative de-powering is not, however, absolute. Night babies still feel their suns, but because its relative impact is a little lower, they may feel their moon more strongly than many day-born people, especially if their moon is placed on one of the chart angles (IC, MC, AC, DC), their sun is in the 4th house, or they have Cancer-rising.
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Interesting, right? Look at your chart to see which of these things is true for you, and ponder if you feel more aligned with the warm and radiant sun or cool and reflective moon. For the record, I'm a night-born 5th house sun with a sun-ascendant trine. My moon is conjunct the IC (in the 4th house), and I have Cancer rising. That interesting combo of things makes me more sun-aligned than most night babies and more moon-aligned that most night or day babies. So, moon is my queen, but the sun keeps her spicy!
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What about you?? Where's your moon? Where's your sun? Anyone born at night who strongly identifies as a moonchild?? Anyone born during the day but still really favors the moon? I'd love to hear your story!! (Comment below!!)
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PS. Here's the MindBodyGreen article that inspired this post: https://www.mindbodygreen.com/articles/how-your-birth-time-plays-role-in-your-astrological-moon-sign
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Personality Test: Born on Thursday? Know Your Hidden Personality Traits and Suitable Careers
Thursday Born Personality Test: What is so special about Thursday born? What are the personality traits of people born on Thursday? What are the best careers for people born on Thursday?

ByRoopashree Sharma
Feb 16, 2023, 15:30 IST
Personality Traits Of People Born On Thursday
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Thursday Born Personality Test: According to astrology, people born on Thursday are believed to have certain personality traits that are shaped by the ruling planet of Jupiter. Jupiter is known for being the planet of luck, abundance, and expansion.
People born on Thursday are known to be fortunate and optimistic individuals. They are known for their positive, outgoing nature and their love of adventure and learning. While they may be prone to excess at times, they have a strong moral compass and a deep sense of justice that guides them in their relationships with others.
Personality Traits of People Born on Thursday

One of the most notable traits of Thursday-born individuals is their positive outlook on life. They are often described as being happy-go-lucky and easy to get along with. They have a great sense of humor and enjoy making others laugh, which makes them popular among their friends and colleagues. They are also known for their generosity and willingness to help others.
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People born on Thursday are also known for their adventurous spirit. They are not afraid to take risks and are often drawn to travel and exploration. They have a thirst for new experiences and are always looking for ways to broaden their horizons.
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Thursday Born Personality In Love & Relationships
In relationships, Thursday-born individuals are said to be loyal and devoted partners. They value honesty and trust and are often willing to go to great lengths to maintain a strong, healthy relationship. They are also very romantic and enjoy expressing their love through grand gestures and thoughtful acts of kindness. However, Thursday-born people are also said to have a strong sense of morality and justice. They have a natural sense of fairness and are usually very honest and straightforward in their dealings with others. They have a strong moral compass and are not afraid to stand up for what they believe in.
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Thursday Born Personality In Career
Thursday-born individuals are also known for their intelligence and love of learning. They have a natural curiosity and are always seeking out new knowledge and experiences. They are quick learners and have a talent for absorbing information and making connections between seemingly disparate ideas.
Thursday Born Personality Weakness
Despite their optimistic nature, Thursday-born individuals can also be prone to overindulgence. They have a natural love of pleasure and may have a tendency to overdo it when it comes to food, drink, or other indulgences. This can sometimes lead to issues with addiction or compulsive behavior.
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Careers for Thursday Born Personality
Thursday-born individuals have a natural love of learning and a curiosity about the world around them, making them great candidates for a career in education. With their adventurous spirit and love of new experiences, they may enjoy a career in travel writing, sharing their experiences with others. They are often outgoing and personable, making them a good fit for a career in sales or marketing. With their optimistic and risk-taking nature, Thursday-born individuals may have a natural inclination towards entrepreneurship and starting their own businesses.
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People born on Thursday are also known for their love of pleasure and indulgence, particularly when it comes to food, so a career in the culinary arts could be a good fit. With their strong sense of morality and justice, they may be drawn to a career in counseling or social work.
Based on the typical personality traits associated with people born on Thursday, here are 20 career options that may be a good fit:
Careers for People Born on Thursday
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Travel writer
Salesperson
Entrepreneur
Chef
Counselor
Lawyer
Event planner
Journalist
Athlete
Public speaker
Musician
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Divine Fulfilment: The Symbolic Resonance Of The Number 24 In The Bible
Biblical Symbols

by Digital Bible · 24 Nov 2023

Introduction
Within the rich narrative tapestry of the Bible, an array of symbols and numbers emerges as crucial to understanding the deep and multi-layered meanings contained therein. One such significant number that often comes up in the biblical discourse, though somewhat less frequently discussed, is the number 24, or 'Twentyfour', as it sometimes referred to. This number carries unique symbolic resonance and historical significance, and it is the purpose of this article to explore these aspects in depth.
An Overview of Biblical Numerology
Numerology, or the study of numbers and their spiritual and symbolic significance, is a fascinating aspect of biblical scholarship. Numbers hold a substantial place in the scriptures, both Old and New Testaments, often conveying messages beyond their literal meaning. They are used symbolically to invoke deeper truths and universal themes that have shaped Christian faith for millennia. The number 24 is one such number, uniquely combining the power of 2 and 4, both individually significant biblical numbers.
The Symbolic Significance of Twentyfour
A Composite Symbol
Primarily, the number 24 is a composite symbol in the Bible, involving the interaction of the numbers 2 and 4. The number 2 often represents balance, union, or duality (such as the Old and New Testaments), while the number 4 is traditionally associated with creation, the world, or the four cardinal directions, thus symbolizing entirety or wholeness. Therefore, 24, being 2x12, incorporates both these connotations, pointing to a complete, God-ordained organizational scheme.
Symbol of Perfection and Authority
Most frequently, the number 24 is associated with heavenly perfection and authority in the Bible. It is often connected with the divine governance of earth, as evidenced by the 24 thrones with the 24 elders around the throne of God mentioned in Revelation 4:4. These 24 elders are considered the representatives of the redeemed of the Lord and emblematic of all those who ever worshipped Him perfectly. Their number, 24, hints at the completeness of the people of God, presenting an image of divine authority and governance.
Priestly Courses in the Old Testament
The historical significance of the number 24 is evident in the Old Testament, particularly in I Chronicles 24:1-19, where the assignment of the priestly families under Aaron's sons, Eleazar and Ithamar, is described. There were 24 lots cast, resulting in 24 courses or divisions, each headed by a family leader. Each course served in the temple for one week, from Sabbath to Sabbath, hence ensuring the seamless functioning of temple services throughout the year. This organization of priestly duties again emphasizes a sense of completeness or wholeness, ensured by the number 24.
Significance in the New Testament
The 24 Elders in Revelations
In the New Testament, the Book of Revelation attaches a symbolic and prophetic significance to the number 24. The 24 elders sitting on 24 thrones surrounding the throne of God, wearing crowns of gold and white garments, could symbolize the complete covenant people of God- 12 tribes of Israel from the Old Testament and the 12 Apostles from the New Testament. This signifies the continuity of God's covenant across the entire span of history and the perfect governance that belongs to the redeemed people of God, adding another layer to the meaning of 24 as symbolizing divine perfection.
Numerical Symbolism
The power of 24 is also subtly brought forth in the Gospel of Luke, wherein some interpreters indicate that Jesus' genealogy from God to Adam recited 77 names, and Jesus being 77th links him to the divine, as 7 is a number implying completeness and godliness in the Bible. Some scholars categorize these 77 names into the chronology as follows: 21 names before Abraham, 21 names between Abraham and David, 14 names from David until the Babylonian exile, and 21 names from the Exile to Joseph, Jesus' putative father. This interpretation marks 21 as denoting the age of maturity, and 14 represents the double portion of God's spirit to rule (2x7). The sum of the ages equals 77, signifying completion. The grouping sequence seem to be encoded in multiples of 7 and 2, directly linking with themes associated with 24, reinforcing 24's spiritual resonance.
The Triple Procession of the Holy Spirit
In the Eastern Orthodox liturgical tradition originating from the 4th century, it's believed that the Holy Spirit proceeds from the Father through the Son. This was expressed in the litany that the priest invokes the Holy Spirit thrice during the Divine Liturgy. Some scholars posit that this triple invocation symbolize completeness and entire sanctification represented by the number 24 (3x8). The number 8 in this scenario represents a new beginning, as on the eighth day of creation, the new covenant of Christ's resurrection is believed to have begun.
Conclusion
Thus, the number 24 in the Bible holds multi-layered significance, steeped in historical events and symbolic resonance. As an emblem of completeness, perfection, and divine order, 24 punctuates some of the Bible's most pivotal narratives, reflecting the divine blueprint from the clerical divisions in the temple, the tribes of Israel, to the host of Elders around God's throne. This nuanced symbolism underscores the Bible's complexity and richness, encapsulating diverse themes within the stature of a single number. As we delve deeper into the scriptural depths, the 24's significance becomes ever more profound, reminding us that every number, symbol, and word within these sacred texts carries a world of meaning waiting to be explored.
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◄ What Does Job 1:21 Mean? ►
He said, "Naked I came from my mother's womb, And naked I shall return there The LORD gave and the LORD has taken away. Blessed be the name of the LORD."
Job 1:21(NASB)
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Job was a spiritual man who trusted God. He was a prayerful man, who kept his seven sons and three daughters covered by prayer, appealing to the Lord for their spiritual well-being. He was a wise man who had been blessed by God in many ways, and he was a pillar of spiritual piety among his peers.. but Job was unaware of the spiritual battle that was raging in heavenly places.
Although he knew God as Creator and worshipped Him with reverent fear, Job did not know that the old serpent, who is called the devil and Satan, was using him to challenge God's sovereign authority.
The Lord had referred to Job as, "My servant," and said of him, "there is no one on earth like unto him." The result of Satan's dialogue with the Lord, and his evil accusations against Job, was that the Lord permitted the devil to test Job's loyalty to God and his faith in his Creator, Whom he served with reverent fear.
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Multiple disasters befell the stricken man, including the death of his ten children and the loss of his entire material assets. His many possessions and dearly loved offspring were all snatched from Job in one day - but this godly man did not curse the Lord, despite his broken-hearted grief. This stricken man did not curse God as Satan predicted.
He tore his mantle in anguish of heart, shaved his head, as a sign of mourning and was beset with inner turmoil... yet he fell on the ground in order to worship the Lord, and cried out, saying, "Naked I came from my mother's womb, and naked I shall return there. The Lord gave, and the Lord has taken away. Blessed be the name of the Lord."
Satan had wagered that Job would curse God when such intense disasters befell him, but Job recognised that everything he had was a gift from the Lord, and acknowledged that God retains the right to bestow blessings and remove them. He acknowledged that God is equally justified in permitting evil to overtake his servants as well as good. This grief-stricken man understood that all he had was from the Lord, and the loss of his estate and dearly loved children did not negate the goodness of God.
Job had long understood that we are born into this world with nothing, and that when we die, we leave this world equally empty-handed. He was naked when his mother brought him into the world, through much pain and travail, and at his departing he would similarly be naked - for from dust we are made and to dust we shall all return.
Job's response to his tragic loss, demonstrates a truly extraordinary man with a truly remarkable faith in God. He reacted to his woes with worship, and to his devastating losses with reverence and humility of heart. Job did not curse the Lord, as Satan had supposed, and despite his ongoing problems and pain, he retained his faith in God, which honoured the Lord.
Satan was entirely wrong in his assessment of this saint's relationship with the Lord God almighty. Godly devotion, saintly worship and reverential fear of our heavenly Father is not perfected through multiplied blessing, but is often fine-tuned through the long night of doubt and sorrow, or during painful times of trial and tribulation - for it is often when we are in pain that we hold fast to our heavenly Creator. It is often when we are in deep distress that we cling more tightly to the God of our salvation... for there is no one else to turn to, for He has the words of eternal life.
However, in order to meet those seasons of sorrow and sadness with the same resolve as Job, we need to follow the attitude and behaviour of that saintly man, before he was robbed of his wealth and his children. Job had set a precedent in his life, which stood him in good stead when life became unbearable.
Job was a man of prayer and praise. He was a man who knew and trusted God's Word, and Job was a man who held fast to his faith in his heavenly Creator - despite not knowing why he was undergoing such tragedy, nor understanding the fierce spiritual battle that was being fought in heavenly places over his integrity and trust.
May we be prepared to reiterate the words that came from Job's mouth and the sentiment that ruled his heart, even when we do not know or understand why difficulties and disasters strew our pathway. May we be prepared to cry like Job, "naked I came from my mother's womb, and naked I shall return there. The Lord gives, and the Lord takes away. Blessed be the name of the Lord."
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Heavenly Father, thank You for the amazing lessons we can learn from Your servant, Job. I thank You for the many blessings You have graciously given me throughout my life, and I pray that I may hold the things of this world lightly, knowing that all I have is from You - and that whether I am rich or poor, whether I have much or little, whether I am rejoicing or in mourning, whether You give or take away - I pray that I may rejoice in Your goodness always, and recognise that You are my God and Saviour, Who died so that I might live, to Your praise and glory, AMEN.
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1 Timothy 6:6
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1 Timothy 6:7 Meaning
1 Timothy 6:7 – “For we brought nothing into the world, and we can take nothing out of it.”
Extended Explanation
This verse is a simple but powerful reminder about the temporary nature of material things. Paul is saying that we come into this world with empty hands, and we leave it the same way. No matter how much money we earn, how many things we collect, or how high we climb in status-none of it goes with us when we die.
This truth is meant to shape how we live. If we can’t take our possessions with us, then they shouldn’t be the focus of our lives. Instead of chasing wealth or obsessing over having more, we should focus on things that last-like faith, love, and living a life that pleases God.
Paul uses this truth to support what he just said in the previous verse: that godliness with contentment is great gain. Since we can’t keep material things forever, it makes more sense to pursue what has eternal value.
Historical Context
In Paul’s day, as in ours, people were tempted to believe that wealth and possessions were signs of success or even God’s favor. In the Roman world, wealth could bring comfort, power, and respect. And within the early church, some false teachers were promoting the idea that godliness was a way to get rich (see verse 5).
Paul wanted Timothy and the believers in Ephesus to remember a basic truth about life: you don’t bring anything into this world, and you don’t take anything with you. This was a common-sense observation that Paul used to teach a deeper spiritual point.
It’s also worth noting that Paul, who wrote this letter, lived out what he preached. He traveled often, faced hardships, and didn’t live to accumulate wealth. His goal was to please God, not to gain material comfort.
Theological Implications
This verse highlights the difference between what is temporary and what is eternal. Material things are part of this world, but our souls-and our relationship with God-are forever. That’s where our focus should be.
It also points to the reality that everything we have is a gift. Since we didn’t bring anything with us at birth, and we won’t take anything when we die, everything in between is something God has allowed us to steward, not own forever.
The verse challenges us to live with an eternal mindset and to remember that true riches come from knowing and walking with God-not from our bank accounts or possessions.
Literary Analysis
Paul’s statement is short, direct, and poetic. “We brought nothing… we can take nothing…” The repetition emphasizes the point and makes it easy to remember.
The sentence structure mirrors the natural rhythm of life-birth and death-and captures a universal truth in just a few words. There’s no complex argument here, just a plain fact that carries deep meaning.
This kind of statement works like a wise proverb: brief but weighty, easy to understand but hard to ignore.
Biblical Cross-References
Job 1:21 – “Naked I came from my mother’s womb, and naked I will depart.”
Ecclesiastes 5:15 – “Everyone comes naked from their mother’s womb, and as everyone comes, so they depart.”
Luke 12:15 – “Watch out! Be on your guard against all kinds of greed; life does not consist in an abundance of possessions.”
Matthew 6:19–21 – “Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth… but store up for yourselves treasures in heaven.”
Psalm 49:16–17 – “Do not be overawed when others grow rich… for they will take nothing with them when they die.”
What This Verse Means for Today’s Christian
For today’s Christian, this verse serves as a reality check. It’s easy to get caught up in chasing after more-more income, more stuff, more status. But this verse reminds us that all of it is temporary. None of it comes with us when we leave this world.
That doesn’t mean we shouldn’t work or plan wisely-it just means we need to hold things loosely and live with an eternal perspective. What matters most is not what we own, but who we are in Christ.
This verse also encourages gratitude. Since we came into this world with nothing, everything we have is a gift. That should lead to contentment and generosity, not worry or greed.
How This Verse Relates to a Loving God
A loving God tells us the truth about life-truths that protect us from wasting our lives on things that don’t matter in the end. By reminding us that we bring nothing into the world and take nothing out, God is calling us to find joy and meaning in Him, not in what we can gather or buy.
God’s love is seen in how He shifts our focus from temporary treasures to eternal ones. He knows what will truly satisfy us, and He invites us to live for things that last-like loving Him, serving others, and growing in faith.
How This Verse Connects to Jesus Christ
Jesus lived this truth perfectly. He didn’t come to earth to gain riches-He came to give His life (Mark 10:45). He had no earthly wealth, yet He offered the richest gift of all: salvation.
Jesus warned people not to build their lives around money or possessions (Luke 12:15–21). He taught that real treasure is found in heaven, and that a person’s life is not measured by what they own, but by their relationship with God.
Jesus also modeled contentment and trust in His Father, even when He had very little by the world’s standards. Through His example, He calls us to live for eternal things and to store up treasures in heaven (Matthew 6:19–20).
Questions for Reflection and Discussion
How often do you find yourself focusing on temporary things instead of eternal ones?
What possessions or goals might you be holding too tightly?
How can remembering the truth of this verse bring you more peace and contentment?
In what ways is God calling you to be more generous with what He’s given you?
How does Jesus’ example challenge your view of success and value?
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We Shall Love The Lord Our God!
This is an essay that consists of Bible verses from the Book of Deuteronomy. The first Bible verse that I would like to talk about is in Deuteronomy 6:5: It says you shall love the Lord your God with all of your heart, with all of your soul, and with all of your strength. I love the Lord God so much that I have dedicated my life to Him; by not listening to rap music. I have dedicated my life to Him by sharing with others about what the Lord has done for me.


Next, when you love the Lord your God; you are putting to an end the physical, mental, and social self by submitting to His will. Deuteronomy 8:6 says: Therefore you shall keep the commandments of the Lord your God, to walk in His ways and fear Him. Second, we do this by obeying His word, and placing our hearts, mind, and soul to Him.
We have to submit to God by hearing His voice through prayer and reading His word. We also have to submit to His will in our lives by giving up the things that we have done in our life. Deuteronomy 11:13 says: And it shall be that if you earnestly obey my commandments which I command you today, to love the Lord your God and serve Him with all of your heart, and with all of your soul.


Third, we do this by loving Him in the same way He loved us. We also demonstrate this same love for God to other people in our lives. According to Deuteronomy 11:22: For if you carefully keep all these commandments which I command you to do- to love the Lord your God, to walk in all of His ways, and to hold fast to Him. Fourth, we serve Him; is we love Him. We do this by walking after the Lord your God and fear Him, and keep His commandments, and obey His voice; you shall serve Him and hold fast to Him. Deuteronomy 13:4.
This means that we have to fear the Lord God, our Creator, and His son Jesus Christ. We are not supposed to fear mortal man because man was created from the dust of the ground according to Genesis 2:7. In order to live in the spirit, we have to be born again.
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