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ISAIAH 64 But we are all like an unclean thing, and all our righteousnesses are like filthy rags (Isaiah 64:6a). Ever since Adam sinned against God in the garden, man has been trying to hide his sin and downplay his wickedness. He does this by denying the holiness of God as well as the sinfulness … Continue reading “THE SINFULNESS OF MAN”

JOHN 6:25–69 “No one can come to Me unless the Father who sent Me draws him; and I will raise him up at the last day” (John 6:44) While most churches have a doctrine of original sin, not all agree on the extent to which that sin affects man. The conflict comes in understanding what … Continue reading “THE EXTENT OF OUR SIN”

GENESIS 1:27–31 So God created man in His own image; in the image of God He created him; male and (Genesis 1:27). Because Psalm 8 considers God’s glory revealed in the creation of man, we will take several days to examine humanity. Man is made in God’s image, but that image has been shattered, creating … Continue reading “THE SUPREME PARADOX”

GENESIS 1:1–26 Then God said, “Let Us make man in Our image, according to Our likeness; let them have dominion over … all the earth …” (Genesis 1:26). In our previous lesson we learned how philosophers have defined man in one-dimensional terms—economic, social, sexual, psychological, racial, and the like. Despite their efforts to answer the … Continue reading “IN GOD’S LIKENESS”

1 CORINTHIANS 6:12–20 Or do you not know … you are not your own? For you were bought at a price; therefore glorify God in your body (1 Cor. 6:19b–20). In the previous lesson we discovered that even though man has fallen from his original state he is still made in the image of God. … Continue reading “DUALITY OF MAN”

PSALM 7 My defense is of God, Who saves the upright in heart (Psalm 7:10). In Psalm 7 David was falsely accused of some crime. We know little beyond that it involves Cush, a relative of Saul. Cush had instigated hatred and opposition against David by spreading lies about him. Cush either was bribed by … Continue reading “FACING FALSE ACCUSERS”

PSALM 8 For You have made him a little lower than the angels, and You have crowned him with glory and honor (Psalm 8:5). David sets before us in Psalm 8 the wonderful power and glory of God in creation. He is so enraptured by God’s benevolence that he focuses on God’s infinite goodness toward … Continue reading “GOD’S FAVOR TOWARD MAN”

PSALM 4 But know that the Lord has set apart for Himself him who is godly; the Lord will hear when I call to Him (Psalm 4:3). Throughout the Psalms we find a boldness in approaching God. Despite sins, difficulties, and afflictions, the psalmists turn to God in hope. When all else seems hopeless, when … Continue reading “BOLDNESS OF CONSCIENCE”

PSALM 5 For You are not a God who takes pleasure in wickedness; nor shall evil dwell with You. The boastful shall not stand in Your sight; You hate all workers of iniquity (Psalm 5:4–5). Amid David’s cry for help in Psalm 5, he boldly describes the enemies he must conquer, the evil men who … Continue reading “WHO STANDS BEFORE GOD?”

PSALM 6 O Lord, do not rebuke me in Your anger, nor chasten me in Your hot displeasure. Have mercy on me, O Lord, for I am weak” (Psalm 6:1–2). David has been greatly afflicted by the hand of God, and in Psalm 6 he acknowledges that he has provoked divine wrath by his own … Continue reading “UNDER THE HAND OF GOD”