by J. Vaden Cavett | Dec 1, 2017 | Worldview
This essay is unusual for me. It is a systematic presentation of the Bible texts relevant to the topic of the Kingdom, and it contains very few of my own words. My main purpose for writing this booklet is to summarize, from Scripture, how God will transform the world...
by J. Vaden Cavett | Nov 27, 2017 | Living to God
The almighty power, unsearchable wisdom, and infinite goodness of God so far manifest themselves in His providence, that it extends itself even to the first fall, and all other sins of angels and men; and that not by a bare permission, but such as has joined with it a...
by J. Vaden Cavett | Nov 13, 2017 | Living to God
God, in His ordinary providence, makes use of means, yet is free to work without, above, and against them, at His pleasure. (WCF 5:3) Gardening is hard work, or so I’ve heard. Few folks understand delayed gratification like gardeners. Sure, at the harvest you’ll enjoy...
by J. Vaden Cavett | Nov 5, 2017 | Living to God
Although, in relation to the foreknowledge and decree of God, the first Cause, all things come to pass immutably, and infallibly; yet, by the same providence, He orders them to fall out, according to the nature of second causes, either necessarily, freely, or...
by J. Vaden Cavett | Nov 3, 2017 | Family
My mother and father were excellent children. I say “were,” not because they’re no longer alive, but because their parents (the only people in relation to whom they were “children”) have gone to be with the Lord. Mom and Dad honored their...