The Theology of Lauren Daigle! “Look Up, Child!”

I think I’m in love. No, not with Lauren Daigle, but with her music! I’m deeply moved by her songs and think anyone who has ears and a brain and a heart ought to be as well. What I want to do in this series of posts is listen to and think about the theology her songs present. Comments welcome!

My comments:

Okay. Okay. These lyrics are a bit repetitive. But, sometimes that’s exactly what I need! When “darkness seems to win,” “when the world is crumbling,” “when all I feel is doubt” — that’s when I need to be reminded to look past myself, past the circumstances surrounding me!

He’s not threatened by war or the storm or our suffering. And the great thing about being a Christian is that He calls our name and He bids us to do one thing: to LOOK UP, CHILD!

Any comments?

 

The Theology of Lauren Daigle! “You Say!”

I think I’m in love. No, not with Lauren Daigle, but with her music! I’m deeply moved by her songs and think anyone who has ears and a brain and a heart ought to be as well. What I want to do in this series of posts is listen to and think about the theology her songs present. Comments welcome!

My comments:

What’s most important in life? Knowing the Lord — and listening to what He says. About Himself. About you and me.

If the real God of the Bible exists, then it is in Him that we find our worth, our identity!

What’s the place of our belief? If we don’t believe what He says, we are calling God a liar and are missing out on the truth itself.

I’ve been reading the gospel of John with a few friends. Here’s an assignment: read the gospel of John in a Bible you don’t mind marking up. And circle every use of the word “believe.” You’ll be astounded!

Any comments?

 

The Theology of Lauren Daigle! “First!”

I think I’m in love. No, not with Lauren Daigle, but with her music! I’m deeply moved by her songs and think anyone who has ears and a brain and a heart ought to be as well. What I want to do in this series of posts is listen to and think about the theology her songs present. Comments welcome!

My comments:

A.W. Tozer put it this way: “We have been snared in the coils of spurious logic which insists that if we have found Him, we need no more seek Him.” The Pursuit of God: The Human Thirst for the Divine

How do we “keep Him” “first”? We bring our hearts to Him before we bring our needs. We purpose to KNOW Him. We LOOK for Him “in every season” (especially in the hard ones). We are vigilant in watching for the things “that come before.” And we TREASURE Him — above all things.

I’ve been greatly helped here by the writings of John Piper. He admonishes us to treasure the Lord above all things, famously stating that “God is most glorified in us when we are most satisfied in Him.”

Any comments?

 

The Theology of Lauren Daigle! “Tremble!”

I think I’m in love. No, not with Lauren Daigle, but with her music! I’m deeply moved by her songs and think anyone who has ears and a brain and a heart ought to be as well. What I want to do in this series of posts is listen to and think about the theology her songs present. Comments welcome!

My comments:

I’ve been working my way through 2 Kings and idolatry played a major role in the kings of Israel and Judah. We’re no different today. Do we tremble at anything or anyone other than the Lord God Almighty? Have we surrendered to another god’s reign? Are we resting our hearts at any other home than our Heavenly Father’s?

We need to hear more messages on biblical trembling! And if you or I think that eternity will suffice to sing His praises, then OUR GOD IS SIMPLY TOO SMALL!

Any comments?

 

The Theology of Lauren Daigle! “Everything”

I think I’m in love. No, not with Lauren Daigle, but with her music! I’m deeply moved by her songs and think anyone who has ears and a brain and a heart ought to be as well. What I want to do in this series of posts is listen to and think about the theology her songs present. Comments welcome!

I can’t help but comment on these lyrics! I wonder if the author was thinking of Acts 17:25- “And he is not served by human hands, as if he needed anything. Rather, he himself gives everyone life and breath and everything else.” One other comment: Please notice that the lyrics say, “Everything I NEED.” Not everything I WANT. And sometimes, maybe quite often, what I WANT is exactly what I don’t NEED! How about you? Any comments?

 

An Invitation! JOIN US! Seriously!

A group of my friends recently completed going through my book DocTALK! We had some great discussions on the doctrines of the Christian faith. We spent just one hour going over the chapter and talking about whatever issues the chapter raised. And you missed it! That might not be the worst decision you’ve ever made in 2021, but, hey! 2022’s a whole brand spanking new year!

Well . . .  Want to join us in discussing the next book in that series, DocWALK? [You don’t have to have read DocTALK to go through DocWALK with us]. It is subtitled: Putting into Practice What You Say You Believe. Very easy to read chapters. A touch of humor tossed in. We meet via Zoom and we don’t keep attendance or have any quizzes!

If so, I’ll send you a copy for a mere $10.00! Or you can buy it on Amazon. If you order from me, send me a check for $10 (Dr. Larry Dixon, 117 Norse Way, Columbia, SC 29229) or pay me through PayPal (theoprof@bellsouth.net). But you should order quick like a bunny!

Our 1st discussion will be February 6th and we will meet the first Sunday night at 8 pm of each month. If you choose to join us, please let me know, especially if you need a book (theoprof@bellsouth.net).

 

The Elementary Teachings about Christ (A Brief Look at Hebrews 6)

Here is a fascinating passage from Hebrews 6. If you were asked, “What are the primary elementary teachings about Christ?, what would you say? Notice the list that the author of Hebrews gives —

Notice that he refers to this list as “the foundation” (v. 1). Just a few questions occur to me —

1. How can some Christians say that repentance is not required for salvation? Without repentance, our “acts” lead to spiritual death!

2. Without faith it is impossible to please God, we are told in Hebrews 11:6 (“And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him.”). One of the foundation truths about Christ is that we have faith in God. Not in ourselves or our works or our religiosity. But in God.

3. I’m a bit puzzled by the third elementary truth: “instruction about cleansing rites.” I’m not Jewish and Hebrews was written with a Jewish audience’s needs prominent. Some were apparently tempted to go back to Judaism and its efforts at a works-salvation process. Perhaps that’s what’s on the author’s mind.

4. This fourth elemental truth — “the laying on of hands” — obviously has to do with leadership. God is not a God of chaos, but of order. And order in the local church involves godly, qualified pastor-shepherds who use their gifts to build up the Body of Christ.

5. Another elemental truth is “the resurrection of the dead.” How are we to “move beyond” a truth like that?! Moving beyond doesn’t mean abandoning these fundamental truths, but building on them. In our this-life-only culture, we need to remind people that there is a life beyond this life. And every person will be raised from the dead — some to eternal life and others to eternal punishment (Mt. 25:46).

6. A final “elemental truth” is “eternal judgment.” If the Bible teaches that there are two and only two eternal destinies for man (either the New Heavens and the New Earth for believers or the Lake of Fire for unbelievers), then we must resist efforts to minimize the awful truth of eternal separation from God and His Kingdom. You might find my 1st book, The Other Side of the Good News, helpful here.

Conclusion: These six truths are fundamentals for the believer. And we should thank God for this foundation of truth. And we should “move beyond” them (build on them) in the sense of growing in our walk with Christ!

 

How’s About a (Mostly) Free Course on Doctrine??? (3rd and Final Notice)

Friends: We still need a few more in order to conduct the course described below! Please consider signing up!

I’ve written four books over the last few years that I believe are worthy of an online course. Here are those four books:

If a total of ten to twelve sign up for this online course, we will study the first book, DocTALK, together for ten Sunday nights. We will meet every other Sunday night for one hour on Zoom beginning on September 12.

Although most of us appreciate what we’ve paid something for, there is no charge for this course. If you wish to make a donation, that money will be sent to Christian workers in Ethiopia or Myanmar.

You may purchase a copy of DocTALK directly from me for $10 or on Amazon. If you and a friend together sign up for this course, I will send each of you a copy of DocTALK free.

If this first course is “successful,” I would consider moving on to the next book (DocWALK) for the next online course.

Interested? I need ten to twelve signed up and committed to do this online course by August 15th. To sign up or to ask questions, email me at theoprof@bellsouth.net. Or call me: 803-201-9745.

 

How’s About a (Mostly) Free Course on Doctrine??? (2nd Notice)

Friends: I’ve written four books over the last few years that I believe are worthy of an online course. Here are those four books:

If a total of ten to twelve sign up for this online course, we will study the first book, DocTALK, together for ten Sunday nights. We will meet every other Sunday night for one hour on Zoom beginning on September 5.

Although most of us appreciate what we’ve paid something for, there is no charge for this course. If you wish to make a donation, that money will be sent to Christian workers in Ethiopia or Myanmar.

You may purchase a copy of DocTALK directly from me for $10 or on Amazon. If you and a friend together sign up for this course, I will send each of you a copy of DocTALK free.

If this first course is “successful,” I would consider moving on to the next book (DocWALK) for the next online course.

Interested? I need ten to twelve signed up and committed to do this online course by August 15th. To sign up or to ask questions, email me at theoprof@bellsouth.net. Or call me: 803-201-9745.

 

Sandhills Podcast!!! Christians Giving God a Bad Rep!