Transcendentalism was a philosophical/intellectual movement in the 1830’s to the 1840’s and faded from the scene in the 1850’s. Not only may it be perceived as an intellectual society, but it was conceived by religious origins. Transcendentalism was rooted in the state of New England, where the primary sponsors were Unitarian ministers. The Unitarians opposed … Continue reading A Synopsis of Transcendentalism and Romanticism
A Failed Puritan Theocracy as a Consequence of Superstition
The Puritan intention was to build a city to be the light of the world. They attempted to be an example of the Christian way of life. Many conflicts arose for the Puritans in their mission for Christ. From Indians to witches, from theology to superstition, and from the persecuted they became the persecutor. In … Continue reading A Failed Puritan Theocracy as a Consequence of Superstition
Private and Public Reason in an Age of Enlightenment
It’s not the age of the world in which we lived that brought us enlightenment; as if to say that it is the time period which gave us enlightenment, or the ability to be enlightened. On the contrary it was men’s idea’s which were shared with each other without the oppression of some form of … Continue reading Private and Public Reason in an Age of Enlightenment
The Holiness of God
"Any sin is more or less heinous depending upon the honor and majesty of the one whom we had offended. Since God is of infinite honor, infinite majesty, and infinite holiness, the slightest sin is of infinite consequence. The slightest sin is nothing less than cosmic treason when we realize against whom we have sinned." … Continue reading The Holiness of God
Psalms Commentary: Chapter 2
Psalms 2:1-5, why do the nations rage, and the peoples meditate on a vain thing? 2 The kings of the earth set themselves, and the rulers plot together, against Jehovah and against His anointed, saying, 3 Let us break their bands in two and cast away their cords from us. 4 He who sits in … Continue reading Psalms Commentary: Chapter 2
Reading the Red Gospel Commentaries: Matthew 5:6
Mathew 5:6 Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall be filled. The language of hungering and thirsting is allegorical toward a deep desire or want for something. It would be contextually inconsistent to apply literal food or literal water to the filling of those who hunger or thirst. The … Continue reading Reading the Red Gospel Commentaries: Matthew 5:6
Reading the Red Gospel Commentaries: Matthew 5:3-6
Matthew 5:3-5 Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 4 Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted. 5 Blessed are the meek: for they shall inherit the earth. The simplest concept we can think of when being blessed by God is being happy. Being happy is … Continue reading Reading the Red Gospel Commentaries: Matthew 5:3-6
Socratic Method for the Free Will of God
Objective: The objective of this argument is to exalt the will of God in comparison to the will of man to the glory of God. That God may be glorified and increased while man is humbled and decreased. To provoke the human mind to realize that God is supreme over all of existence including the … Continue reading Socratic Method for the Free Will of God
Reading the Red Series: Gospel Introduction of Sermon on the Mount
After the final temptation of Christ in the wilderness the Devil departs from the presence of the Christ. It is important to realize and remember that though this was the last temptation in the wilderness, it may have not been the last temptation given to Christ from Satan overall; Luke 4:13 reads: and when the … Continue reading Reading the Red Series: Gospel Introduction of Sermon on the Mount
Exhortation of Worship Series: 1 Chronicles 16 and Psalms 73
1Chronicles 16:34-35 O give thanks to the LORD; for he is good; for his mercy endures forever. 35 And say you, save us, O God of our salvation, and gather us together, and deliver us from the heathen that we may give thanks to your holy name, and glory in your praise. Not only do … Continue reading Exhortation of Worship Series: 1 Chronicles 16 and Psalms 73
Descendants of Grace Monergistic Assembly 