Today's words from a theologian are from Martin Chemnitz. He said: "For Christ, both God and man, must lay hold on us in order that there may be a union between Him and us."

The Bible Is Trustworthy

Because God is faithful and always can be trusted to do what he says, the Bible, as the Word of God, also can be trusted. The theological way of saying this is that the Bible is infallible. This word frequently gets used as a synonym for inerrant, but, more precisely, it says more by taking an additional step (based on inerrancy): Because the Bible is without error, it will never fail in its message or purpose, nor will it ever cause anyone to fail, be led into error, or be fooled into believing something unworthy of belief.

Jesus made a startling statement that reflects this idea in Matthew 5:17-18: "Do not think that I have come to abolish the Law or the Prophets; I have not come to abolish them but to fulfill them. For truly I tell you, until heaven and earth disappear, not the smallest letter, not the least stroke of a pen, will by any means disappear from the Law until everything is accomplished."

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The Creator

No defense is given concerning the existence of God. The record concerning Him is simply, "In the beginning God." The existence of God is assumed. He reveals Himself as Elohim, which is related to the name El, having a root meaning of "power" or "fear." It suggests "God's greatness or superiority over all other gods." The name Elohim identifies God as "the subject of all divine activity revealed to man and as the object of all true reverence and fear for men." It emphasizes His sovereignty; His role as Judge; His majesty or glory; His role as the Savior God; and His intimacy with His people.

While God presents Himself as a transcendent God, He is also immanent, seeking fellowship with man. He recognizes the creation of man as very good; He creates man in His own image and likeness that He may have a relationship with man and that man may rule over the earth; He speaks with man; He creates an environment especially for man; He tests man's loyalty; He seeks man.

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