Morning Prayer: 10/3/2022

For Psalm 31, Prof. Calvin comments on the ardor of soul in prayer for David. Zondervan Pictorial Bible: “Israel:” comments on the conquest of southern, central and northern Canaan. For Genesis 26: Prof. Keil comments on the blessing from Isaac to Jacob, God bringing good out of evil. Rebekkah and Jacob had resorted to deviance and deceit. For Judges 16, Prof. Keil notes that Samson’s hair was finally cut and the strength of the LORD had departed from him. God gives and God withdraws. For Isaiah 14.4-23, Prof. Henry comments on the brazen pride inherent in the Babylonian monarchy. Can anyone say 2022 with our politicians? ISBE on Johannine Letters, Prof. I. Howard Marshall offers preliminary comments on the letters. The first is not epistolary like 2 and 3 John, but more like a sermon. For Mathew 12.1-10, Prof. Jamieson comments on the Sabbath and Jesus’s claim that He was greater than the Temple. For Romans 8.1-11, Prof. Hodge offers his 11-point doctrinal summary on these verses. On to 8.12-28 in this totally glorious Epistle. We keep Romans central as a Canonical tool. Keeps the grasses cut so the snakes don’t get up near the house (we live in an area that has rattlesnakes and black moccasins). For Acts 2.14-36, Prof. Henry comments on the verse that deals with God’s eternal counsel that included wicked hand crucifying Jesus. Frederick Copleston’s “History of Philosophy: Greece and Rome (1.1):” discusses Democritus’s atomism and epistemology. EDT: “Law of God:” the law is a reflection of God’s holiness and is reflected in the image of God. For Theology Proper (locus 2): Prof. Hodge discusses atomism and physics. ??. A weird section in chapter 3 on anti-theism. For Theology Proper (locus 2), Prof. Reymond discusses further dichotomy. For Theology Proper (locus 2), Prof. Berkhof notes is still discussing the incommunicable and communicable attributes of God. ODCC: “Abraham:” the 30K foot view is offered on Abraham’s life. For Apostolic Christianity, Vol. 1 (1-100) Prof. Schaff comments on Paul and Peter as the founders of the church/churches in Romel with Clement arising post-apostolically. For Medieval Christianity, Vol. 4 (590-1073), Prof. Schaff comments on Charlemagne’s “Capitularies” or his law code for his dominions, a tool that tamed the barbarians and brought in Justinian-Theodosian law codes. For the Swiss Reformation Vol. 8 (1519-1605), Prof. Schaff rightly notes that Calvin was not a magistrate in Geneva. He didn’t even become a citizen until 1559, 5 years before his death. He gave advice, but never occupied a civic or judicial role. For Dr. Cranmer, Prof. MacCulloch comments on the poor provisions and planning for the German delegation, hosted at Lambeth. The Germans are not amused, although they are delighted with the receptivity of the evangelical message in London. Cromwell, the Prof. alleges, was distracted by other concerns. 1994 CCC: our infallibilists in paragraphs # 800, gives a wrap on the church and charisms. Of note, at the 30K-mile-overview, we note that God’s Word is used selectively, but subordinately to the Church. We’re 300 pages into the Catechism and Sola Scriptura cannot be deduced. That’s basic, but that’s the 30K-mile-overview. Westminster Confession of Faith 17.1 CHAPTER 17 Of the Perseverance of the Saints 1. They, whom God hath accepted in his Beloved, effectually called, and sanctified by his Spirit, can neither totally nor finally fall away from the state of grace, but shall certainly persevere therein to the end, and be eternally saved.