Author Archives: David Cartledge

Reconciling Love

Posted on June 22, 2016 by David Cartledge

Before creation, God freely decided to be our God in Christ.  No one decided this for him.  Deep within his own Triune life He gladly chose to be God for us as one of us.  All flowed freely from the … Continue reading →

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The Humble God

Posted on June 15, 2016 by David Cartledge

We humans tend to invent our own ideas about “God”.  The “God” that we create in our minds is our own image of the supreme being exalted over all.  The all-powerful being who can do anything. The majestic judge who … Continue reading →

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God with us and for us as one of us

Posted on June 8, 2016 by David Cartledge

I was once told that my decision for God was all important. Now, I see that  God’s decision is primary. Even before God created, He decided to be with us and for us as one of us. And in Jesus … Continue reading →

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Always For Us

Posted on June 1, 2016 by David Cartledge

The Jesus story portrays the Father’s Son becoming one with us showing that He is totally for us.  He died for us.  He rose again for us. He returned to His Father for us.  Not for a moment did he show … Continue reading →

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Unchanging Purpose – Belonging

Posted on May 25, 2016 by David Cartledge

In Jesus, God has bound himself to us and us to himself.  He did so because this was His purpose before creation.  His eternal intention was that we should belong within the loving communion of Father, Son and Spirit.  He … Continue reading →

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No Plan B

Posted on May 18, 2016 by David Cartledge

The communal life of Father, Son and Spirit is totally satisfying.  Nothing and no one is needed to make the Triune life whole.  There is nothing lacking so that the three are forced to move beyond their own shared life … Continue reading →

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Triune Decision

Posted on May 11, 2016 by David Cartledge

Within the One God, there has always been a movement of love between three persons. Each of the three is constantly towards the others and for the others in mutual self-giving. And within this loving fellowship, the Triune One decided … Continue reading →

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Future Horizon

Posted on May 4, 2016 by David Cartledge

Before human history, God already decided that his triune life would be expressed in the man Jesus within human history. So the purpose and meaning of all our history is found in this one man.  For this man is the whole content … Continue reading →

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The Chief End of God

Posted on April 26, 2016 by David Cartledge

The Westminster catechism opens with the question, “What is the chief end of man?  The answer, “To glorify God and enjoy Him forever”.  I want to rather ask, what is the chief end of God? The Jesus story answers, The … Continue reading →

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God “Becomes”

Posted on April 20, 2016 by David Cartledge

Before time began, God decided that his triune life would unfold in the man Jesus. And so, all history moved towards this particular man. God’s entire intention is Jesus.  For in the man Jesus God becomes all he ever wanted … Continue reading →

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