The Father of Lights

The Father of Lights

“Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and cometh down from the Father of lights, with whom is no variableness, neither shadow of turning.” (James 1:17)  Throughout Scripture God is called by many names. Some of the more common names for God include...
God Our Benefactor

God Our Benefactor

“And all the inhabitants of the earth are reputed as nothing: and he doeth according to his will in the army of heaven, and among the inhabitants of the earth: and none can stay his hand, or say unto him, What doest thou?” (Daniel 4:35) God is the supreme Cause and...
How Can I Approach a Holy God?

How Can I Approach a Holy God?

“For thou art not a God that hath pleasure in wickedness: neither shall evil dwell with thee.” (Psalm 5:4)  We are truly and utterly incapable, as sinful creatures, of comprehending even a slither of a facet of the holiness of God. For as our text so plainly states,...
Do I Ever Profane God’s Name?

Do I Ever Profane God’s Name?

“Neither shall you profane my holy name; but I will be hallowed among the children of Israel: I am the LORD which hallow you.” (Leviticus 22:32)  We cannot fully appreciate the gravity of God’s warning against profaning his name until we rightly understand the person...