Entries Tagged as ‘Cross’

November 20, 2008

The Gospel Poem

 
His Wisdom shone forth
On Calvary’s tree
And shown to mankind
God’s blessed decree!
Wrath, yet mercy’s beauty –
No indulgence was free.
 
“Finished!” came the cry
Submission sealed in word;
On Crimson blotted weathered wood
The Church in Him was gird.
Far better than the blood of rams,
The Elect now walk assured!
 
The Lord, The Lord, just and holy,
While He loved His precious [...]

October 4, 2008

Unveiling the Cross: Thoughts on Genesis 1-3 (Part 1)

It’s incredible how much affect the account in Genesis 1 to 3 has on our understanding of Christian doctrine. An attentive and thoughtful reading of the creation account, institution of man and woman in the garden, and of the subsequent fall is essential to understanding the entire redemptive fabric of the canon (redemptive=story of salvation). [...]