some thoughts

Regarding the “Essential and Material Character” of sin, Louis Berkhof writes:

The first sin of man was a typical sin, that is, a sin in which the real essence of sin clearly reveals itself. The essence of that sin lay in the fact that Adam placed himself in opposition to God, that he refused to subject his will to the will of God, to have God determine the course of his life; and that he actively attempted to take the matter out of God’s hand, and to determine the future for himself. … Starting from the pre-supposition that he had certain rights as over against God, man allowed the new center, which he found in himself, to operate against his Maker. This explains his desire to be like God and his doubt of the good intention of God in giving the command. Systematic Theology, p. 222-3.

It was while reading this chapter last Friday that it became clear I’m to go to Wheaton, and not to RTS (Orlando). After months of indecision, of trying to make the ‘wisest’ choice, it boils down to the fact that Wheaton is where I believe God is calling me. I don’t know how to explain it except to say that I feel that God is ‘in’ this decision.

It’s really nice to feel like my wheels aren’t spinning anymore…