The study of God—Theology Proper—is the highest science and the deepest pursuit of the believer’s life. To know God is not merely to know about Him, but to understand His revealed character as He has disclosed it in Scripture. We believe in the one true and living God, existing eternally in three persons—Father, Son, and Holy Spirit—who is infinite, unchangeable, and perfect in all His attributes. From His incommunicable attributes like omnipotence and omnipresence to His communicable attributes like love and holiness, every aspect of His nature demands our worship and defines our reality.
In a world that often seeks to “remake” God into a more palatable or culturally convenient image, we stand firm on the God of the Bible. He is both the “Father of mercies” (2 Corinthians 1:3) and a “consuming fire” (Hebrews 12:29). This collection explores the depths of His sovereignty in election, the perfection of His justice in judgment, and the tenderness of His care for the saints. By meditating on who God truly is, we find the antidote to fear, the foundation for holiness, and the assurance of our eternal security.
The departure of God’s glory from Shiloh stands as a sobering testimony of what happens when a people entrusted with divine truth turn away in rebellion. This event, recorded in Israel’s early history, serves as a dispensational warning that God’s presence and blessing are contingent upon faithfulness, and its implications reach far beyond ancient Israel to the coming judgment of the Tribulation.
Isaiah’s parable of the potter and the clay delivers a sobering reminder that God alone shapes history. Just as clay cannot question the potter, so too must humanity yield to the Creator’s perfect plan.
Isaiah’s parable of the vineyard begins as a love song but quickly turns into an indictment of Israel’s unfaithfulness. The carefully tended vineyard, meant to yield righteousness, instead produced corruption, leading to God’s judgment.
Ezekiel’s Parable of the Boiling Pot marks the final declaration of judgment against Jerusalem. The fire of God’s wrath was now kindled, yet His promise of restoration remained beyond the exile.
Ezekiel’s parable of the useless vine confronts the false security of Jerusalem, warning that election without obedience is meaningless. A fruitless vine is fit only for destruction, just as a faithless nation cannot escape God’s judgment.
The wise woman of Tekoa masterfully used a parable to move David toward mercy. Yet, his hesitation in fully reconciling with Absalom reminds us that partial forgiveness can leave deep wounds unresolved.
A right view of God transforms everything—our worship, our obedience, and our understanding of redemption. As we study His attributes, we marvel not only at His greatness in creation but at His love revealed in Christ, the pinnacle of His divine plan.
The kinsman avenger ensured justice in Israel but also foreshadowed Christ, who fulfills both justice and mercy. While governments now bear the responsibility of justice, believers are called to trust in God’s perfect judgment.
Elijah’s confrontation on Mount Carmel was a defining moment that forced Israel to choose between the Lord and false idols, demonstrating both God’s supremacy and the futility of Baal worship. Though the people momentarily acknowledged the Lord, their repentance was short-lived, foreshadowing Israel’s continued cycle of apostasy, judgment, and ultimate future restoration.
Jonah’s preaching in Nineveh reveals God’s mercy toward the Gentiles, foreshadowing the global reach of the Gospel in the Church Age. This event stands as a powerful reminder that repentance leads to redemption, regardless of nationality.
Isaiah’s vision of God’s holiness led to his prophetic commission, warning of Israel’s judgment yet also pointing to their future restoration. This passage foreshadows both Israel’s exile and their eventual redemption under Christ.
The Sidonians, coastal people from Phoenician Sidon, were historically known for idolatry and trade but were later recipients of Jesus’ ministry. Their story highlights God’s mercy toward Gentiles, proving that true faith is not based on heritage but on a willing heart.
The Zamzummites were a race of giants in Ammonite lands, closely related to the Rephaim and Anakites. Though feared for their great size and numbers, they were ultimately defeated and displaced, proving that God, not human strength, determines the destiny of nations.
The Emites were a race of giants who once lived in the land of Moab, related to the Rephaim and other pre-Israelite giant clans. Though they were strong and numerous, they were eventually displaced, proving that military might alone does not determine a nation’s survival—only God’s will does.
The Zuzites were an ancient race of giants in Canaan, likely related to the Rephaim or Zamzummites. Though feared for their strength, they were ultimately defeated and disappeared from history, fulfilling God’s plan to prepare the land for Israel.