Atonement is the Wisdom of God

Jesus Christ is full expression of wisdom in a person. Proverbs 8 gives witness to the eternity of wisdom--it is inseparable from the nature of God. Creation and the Atonement are two examples of things which can be credited to only God. Explaining creation as a mysterious big bang, or "Mother Nature", or "Science" is an idolatrous doctrine. Likewise, giving mankind the final word on our atonement is an idolatrous doctrine.

I am the LORD: that is my name: and my glory will I not give to another, neither my praise to graven images. Is 42:8


The properties of mass and energy as well as the entire book of nature represent the most widely recognized standard for wisdom. In fact, we judge the conclusions of a scientist by how well the agree with the observed laws of nature. To ignore the source of wisdom in nature is ignoring the basis of man's wisdom in understanding nature.


The biblical doctrine of Atonement is not only a glorious expression of the wisdom of God, it is the ultimate standard of Love. False doctrines about the Atonement, dilute the expression of Love which rightly belong to God. It is not wise to allow the perfect sacrifice of Christ be corrupted by the failings of man, and it's not Love if it ends in eternal separation. Rom 8:38-39

I Praise God

What is the most inherent, essential belief you have?  God is alive and righteous.  How can my existence be possible?  God is eternal and wise.  My Heavenly Father is inherently worthy of my praise.  This is the basis of my understanding of this world and for that I have no apology.

God created the universe and life for his pleasure.  Our senses and the physical mediums whereby we experience and learn were given to us.  I will honor the Creator by giving Him the credit for that gift. The Holy Spirit has given me spiritual life, allowing me to praise a spiritual God with carnal lips and a mortal tongue. So I will.  The beauty of music and the joy of singing are gifts with which we are commanded to praise our Lord and admonish our brethren.  So I will.  I will sing the virtue of the Lord, because He has done all things well.

Jesus lived humbly. He was poor by worldly standards, yet he gave his life serving the poor, healing the sick, and speaking truth to all. Jesus wept.  Jesus was reviled and forsaken.  Jesus suffered.  Should we expect better from this temporary, mortal frame?  The cross represents shame and sufferings.  To fulfill our duty to Christ, we must despise the applause, own the reproach, and bless the Lord now, with our life.  Christ Jesus, of God is made unto us wisdom, and righteousness, and sanctification, and redemption.  He that glorieth, let him glory in the Lord.  Christ is the first-fruit of the resurrection.  He shall return and collect our bodies--His purchased possession.

The Bible is not the reason I believe, but it testifies of the reason.  The Bible is an inspired witness to the dealings of God with men.  A revelation in our language of His truth and will.  We should value it.  It is no wonder it is despised by the vast majority of those considered wise in this world (that no flesh should glory in God's presence).  The simplicity of the Truth is a stumbling block to the religiously wise and foolishness to the secularly wise.  But to the called it is Christ the power of God and the wisdom of God.

The Whole Law

While feeling the pressures of the world, I am conscious of my inadequacy.  It is expected to strive to impress with our achievements and skills and be judged by them, especially now that I am looking for a job.  But our God walked the earth and gave us the qualities that he blesses, and we should focus on pleasing Him; even embracing the reproach.  Blessed are the meek, the pure in heart, the peacemakers, poor in spirit, those who mourn, those who hunger and thirst after righteousness, and the merciful.  We should seek the Kingdom of God first, understand that the righteousness after which we hunger is the relationship with our Saviour that God has blessed us to have.  Loving God and our neighbors is the whole law and has nothing to do with our intelligence, physical strength and looks, musical ability, or level of education.

Doctrine Aids Worship

Doctrine shouldn't be a dry topic accessible to only intellectuals or lawyers.  If I ever begin to read some technical treatise on a biblical subject, I am immediately turned off.  But when Truth hits home (the heart), it moves the soul to genuinely praise God and gives so much stronger a faith than blind subscription to dogma.  Truth is that Atonement is 100% about God: his love and purpose for us, his sacrifice, and his justification of us.  Doctrine is important because it allows to grasp more Truth, and Truth makes us free and leads us to worship God.  Worshipping God is the summation of our duty.  Nothing is more uplifting or fulfilling than dwelling in the presence of God.

Optimism Is Vital

I read that millennials are characteristically optimistic and it made me reflect on scripture.  Christ said, "What things soever ye desire, when ye pray, believe that ye receive them, and ye shall have them."  All optimism is based on faith, and if that faith rests on our Lord, that optimism will be unshakable.  I wish to remind my brethren that God has promised goodness to us not only in eternity but also now. Urge to understand better the Word and treasure it for the gift it is and have faith that it will lead us closer to our God which will be our highest fulfillment.