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Welcome to Varied Expressions of Worship

Welcome to Varied Expressions of Worship

This blog will be written from an orthodox Christian point of view. There may be some topic that is out of bounds, but at present I don't know what it will be. Politics is a part of life. Theology and philosophy are disciplines that we all participate in even if we don't think so. The Bible has a lot to say about economics. How about self defense? Is war ethical? Think of all the things that someone tells you we should not touch and let's give it a try. Everything that is a part of life should be an expression of worship.

Keep it courteous and be kind to those less blessed than you, but by all means don't worry about agreeing. We learn more when we get backed into a corner.

Thursday, February 13, 2025

Opus 2025-099: Reveling in Revelation

As I read in Revelation I see many pictures and explanations that really don’t make any sense to me.  One of them has to do with the throne.  Here is a sample,

(Rev 4:2 KJV)  And immediately I was in the spirit: and, behold, a throne was set in heaven, and one sat on the throne.
I offer a question for you to ponder, “How big does a throne have to be in order for God to be comfortable on it?”  Overlook the clear statements of scripture that God is spirit, that He does not really have a body, that He is everywhere.  Set that off to the side.  Maybe we will look at that some other time.

I repeat my question, “How big does a throne have to be in order for God to be comfortable on it?”  You don’t need to have an answer.  I’m not sure there is one that you would accept if you are into prophecy.

I do have an answer.  You may not like it, but I have an answer.  The throne is figurative.  It is a word picture.  You can make it an allegory if you want, but it is not a literal throne.  The point of that picture is to lift up the majesty of God.  It is to remind us that He’s not just our buddy, but He is the creator of the universe and the judge of all mankind.

If you still insist on it being literal, then I might remind you that in order to be consistent it means you think God is a big chicken since Psalms tells us we can hide under his wings.  You can’t have it both ways.  Oh?  You do think God is big chicken.  Why does that not surprise me?

homo unius libri

1 comment:

Comments are welcome. Feel free to agree or disagree but keep it clean, courteous and short. I heard some shorthand on a podcast: TLDR, Too long, didn't read.