This minisode centers on the reading of an excerpt from John Owen’s “Communion With God” in which Owen beautifully lays out the reasons for our being accepted by God in Jesus Christ.
Link to an article by Banner of Truth concerning John Owen and Communion With God can be found here
Link to the Banner of Truth website through which Communion With God can be purchased can be found here
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In our
march through church history, March 9th means we have arrived at the 9th century.
‘Christ wears “two shoes” in the world: scripture and nature. Both are necessary to understand the Lord, and at no stage can creation be seen as a separation of things from God.’ Johannes Scotus Eriugena
A quote from one who is considered by many to be the last of the great early church fathers.
“I do not worship matter; I worship the Creator of matter who became matter for my sake.” John of Damascus (Eighth Century) #21quotesin21centuries
The following quote is from Isaac the Syrian, a 7th century saint honored by the Eastern Orthodox:
“I beg and beseech you, Lord: grant to all who have gone astray a true knowledge of you, so that each and every one may come to know your glory.”
Isaac the Syrian also known as Isaac of Nineveh
The quote for today is from Benedict of Nursia, who is widely regarded as the father of western Christian monasticism.
“Almighty God, give me wisdom to perceive You, intelligence to understand You, diligence to seek You, patience to wait for You, eyes to behold You, a heart to meditate upon You and life to proclaim You, through the power of the Spirit of our Lord Jesus Christ. Amen.”
Benedict of Nursia