The Return of the Theologian

Do not faint - it is really me! Todd take a breath! It is time to revive the blog. Let's start with God - The God of the Bible is the living God (1 Tim 4:10; Rev 7:2). His existence is not argued but assumed and affirmed. His own name as revealed to Moses identifies Him as self-existent, "I AM" (Exod 3:14). The contrast is often drawn between God and idols as between someone who is alive as compared with objects without life (1 Thess 1:9).

What is even more important is the independent nature of God's existence or life. He is different from all other living creatures in that He does not derive His life from another or any external source (John 5:26). Neither does the continuance of His life depend on anything other than Himself (Acts 17:25). All other living things are dependent on God for their continuing existence (Matt. 6:25-33). God existed before anything else did and could continue to exist without anything else. He is the author of all life (Psa 36:9).

Therefore we are totally dependent on Him for life and salvation. We exist for Him and not He for us. May each one of us live in such a way that He is exalted, given the appropriate adoration, and glorified in all things. Amen!