In part one of the “Essence and Substance of God,” we saw that essence and substance are basically synonymous when discussing the attributes of God. Essence and substance are what lies beneath a thing; “that in which the qualities or attributes inhere” (Thieson, Lectures in Systematic Theology; page 119). [more]

It’s very difficult for the finite mind to adequately comprehend the infinite God. Job said, “Can you search out the deep things of God? Can you find out the limits of the Almighty” (Job 11:7 NKJV)? Someone illustrated it this way, “trying to understand God is like putting the Atlantic ocean in glass.” But, that does not mean we should not try. [more]

My soul wanders through the depths of me
With no anchor to bind it to earth.
It seeks what it cannot see or feel;
The shadow of something it believes
To be just beyond the horizon. [more]

‘Love anything, and your heart will certainly be wrung and possibly be broken. If you want to make sure of keeping it intact, you must give your heart to no one… Wrap it carefully round with hobbies and little luxuries; avoid all entanglements; lock it up safe in the casket or coffin or your selfishness. [more]

Isaiah 45:2-3 says, “I will go before you and make the rough places smooth; I will shatter the doors of bronze, and cut through their iron bars, and I will give you the treasures of darkness, and hidden wealth of secret places, in order that you may know that it is I, the Lord, the God of Israel, who calls you by your name.” [more]