Category: The Nature of God

What is the glory of God? It is who God is. It is the essence of His nature; the weight of His importance; the radiance of His splendor; the demonstration of His power; the atmosphere of His presence. Rick Warren Isaiah records the Heavenly Throne room’s antiphonal praise: “Holy, holy, holy is the Lord God,    …

Lord, I trust in you.    You are my God.My life is in your hands. Psalm 31:14-15a Easy-to-Read Version God is bigger than time,dates, and appointments.He wants you to movethrough this day with a quiet heart,an inward assurance thatHe is in control, a peaceful certaintythat your life is in His hands,a deep trust in His plan and…

The Lord Yahweh, Commander of Angel Armies,    makes this solemn decree:    “Be sure of this: Just as I have planned, so it will be.    Every purpose of my heart will surely come to pass. Isaiah 14:24 The Passion Translation This is no time for fear,This is a time for faith and determination.Don’t lose the vision hereCarried away by emotion.Hold…

O God, how extravagant is your cherishing love!All mankind can find a hiding place under the shadow of your wings. Psalm 36:7 The Passion Translation One who has been touched by grace will no longer look on those who stray as “those evil people” or “those poor people who need our help.” Nor must we…

There is a difference between grace and mercy.Mercy is the decision of God not to punish us.But grace is the decision of God to save and bless us.Unknown Grace is the free and unmerited favor of God, as manifested in the salvation of sinners and the bestowal of blessings. In the New Testament grace means…

(This is the second in a series. See the previous post on the Justice of God) The essence of justice is mercy. Edwin Hubbel Chapin Justice is for those who deserve it, mercy is for those who don’t.     Woodrow Kroll MERCY is compassion or forgiveness shown toward someone whom it is within one’s power to punish…

The Lord loves what is righteous and just;    his constant love fills the earth. Psalm 33:5 Good News Translation God’s justice and love are one. Infinite justice must be infinite love. Justice is but another sign of love. Frederick William Robertson Yet the Lord longs to be gracious to you;    therefore he will rise up to show you compassion.For the Lord is a God…