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 | Sep 25, 2017 | Living to God
God the great Creator of all things does uphold, direct, dispose, and govern all creatures, actions, and things, from the greatest even to the least, by His most wise and holy providence, according to His infallible foreknowledge, and the free and immutable counsel of...
by J. Vaden Cavett | Sep 17, 2017 | Living to God
In the Catechism for Young Children, an introduction to the Westminster Shorter Catechism, Question 5 reads: “Why ought you to glorify God? Because He made me and takes care of me.” This is a simple, yet profound summary of chapters 4 and 5 of the Westminster...
by J. Vaden Cavett | Sep 10, 2017 | Living to God
After God had made all other creatures, He created man, male and female, with reasonable and immortal souls, endued with knowledge, righteousness, and true holiness, after His own image; having the law of God written in their hearts, and power to fulfil it; and yet...
