Monthly Archives: April 2009

Lord’s Day 17

Posted on April 26, 2009 by arator

(Second Part: Of Man’s Redemption—Questions 12-85) 45. What benefit do we receive from the Resurrection of Christ? First, by His resurrection He has overcome death, that He might make us partakers of the righteousness which by His death He has … Continue reading →

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Who Will Be Left Behind?

Posted on April 25, 2009 by arator

One Layman’s Thoughts on the End Times—Part 1 Here are some thoughts for you pre-mil types to chew on. I don’t want to argue with you. Just read the texts in their context, and try to square them with your … Continue reading →

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The Birth of a Fruit

Posted on April 24, 2009 by arator

’m not going to comment on these photos, except to say that they are all of fruit blossoms taken this Wednesday in our back yard orchard. This can be a test for you. See if you can identify the fruit … Continue reading →

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Royal Robbers

Posted on April 22, 2009 by arator

otice the set-up. I’ll contextualize it a bit for modern times: “In the absence of justice, what is government?” I’m not saying we are there (yet), and I’m not saying we are not. Justice being taken away, then, what are … Continue reading →

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Lord’s Day 16

Posted on April 19, 2009 by arator

(Second Part: Of Man’s Redemption—Questions 12-85) 40. Why was it necessary for Christ to suffer death? Because, by reason of the justice and truth of God, satisfaction for our sins could be made no otherwise than by the death of … Continue reading →

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The Uncommon Lilac

Posted on April 17, 2009 by arator

There is nothing common about the common Lilac, Syringia vulgaris. It has a fragrance that is like nothing else in the landscape, a fragrance that more than makes up for this old standard’s lack of show for the remainder of … Continue reading →

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Freedom and Slavery

Posted on April 16, 2009 by arator

For to the just all the evils imposed on them by unjust rulers are not the punishment of crime, but the test of virtue. Therefore the good man, although he is a slave, is free; but the bad man, even … Continue reading →

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He Is Risen! He Is Risen Indeed!

Posted on April 12, 2009 by arator

When the Sabbath was past, Mary Magdalene and Mary the mother of James and Salome bought spices, so that they might go and anoint him. And very early on the first day of the week, when the sun had risen, … Continue reading →

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Lord’s Day 15

Posted on April 12, 2009 by arator

(Second Part: Of Man’s Redemption—Questions 12-85) 37. What dost thou understand by the word: Suffered? That all the time He lived on earth, but especially at the end of His life, He bore, in body and soul, the wrath of … Continue reading →

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Lifted Up Was He to Die

Posted on April 10, 2009 by arator

Flowering dogwood, Cornus florida, is probably the most widely-planted spring-flowering tree in the eastern half of North America. It will grow anywhere it can get a moderate amount of rainfall, but its native habitat is that of an understory tree … Continue reading →

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