Benjamin, Jerry
This set of books includes:
- Simply Singular: Is Christ Prominent or Preeminent?
- What is the First Indication of Turning Away From God?
- Who Has the Right to Rule?
Preeminence is different than prominence.
Prominence suggests, “one among many.” Preeminence, however, conveys the truth that there is no one else. Every wife desires that place in her husband’s love, but in a far greater and deeper way, the Lord Jesus Christ is to have the preeminence in and over everything in our lives.
God declares that the first indication of turning away from Him is an unthankful heart (Romans 1:21). We express that ungratefulness with our murmurings, complainings, and grumblings. Yet, we don’t realize that murmuring maligns and defames the goodness of God! God is good! He does everything perfect and right.
When Adam and Eve chose to disobey God, they declared themselves independent from God. This
is the essence of sin—a spirit of independence or pride. Hence, if the entire Bible were to be summarized in one central subject, it would be: God bringing glory to Himself, by bringing all things into submission to His will, by exercising His right to rule.
is the essence of sin—a spirit of independence or pride. Hence, if the entire Bible were to be summarized in one central subject, it would be: God bringing glory to Himself, by bringing all things into submission to His will, by exercising His right to rule.
