Even though I used to have a Xanga page, I am going to consider this my first attempt at blogging. Hopefully I can maintain it on a regular basis and hopefully I will provide reading material that is interesting, challenging, thought-provoking and worth the time people will undoubtedly spend reading it.
To kick things off, I'd first like to explain the title of this blog, "3:18 Theology." One of my favorite books of the Bible is the book of Daniel. I love teaching on the sovereignty of God and this book is rich with that subject. I am currently in chapter 7 in my sermon series I have been preaching at our church here in Bend. Chapter three is probably very familiar with even the most casual of bible readers. It is the story of Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego and their refusal to bow down to the golden image of King Nebuchadnezzar and their punishment being cast into a fiery furnace. They are brought before the king and given a second chance to bow down. Their response blows me away. They first acknowledge the power of God in verse 17, stating that their God is powerful enough to save them from this (and any, when you look at the original language) fiery furnace. Their faith in God does not stop there, however. In verse 18 we find some of the most powerful words in all of Scripture: "But even if He does not, let it be known to you, O king, that we are not going to serve your gods or worship the golden image that you have set up." WOW! What a testimony of service to the one true and living God! These men did not know if God was going to save them or not but that didn't matter. All that mattered to them was that they be faithful to whatever end!
Daniel 3:18 is one of my favorite verses in the Bible so I chose to name my blog after it. I hope those who chose to follow this blog enjoy the topics I choose to discuss. I welcome all comments and I hope to be blessed as well as be a blessing.
SDG
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