PSALM 19: Psalm 19 is beautifully divided into two parts. The first part (v. 1-6) attests that the heavens proclaim the glory of God and proclaim the works of his hands (v. 1) continuously (v. 2) and in general (v. 6), not propositional (v. 3), but understandable to all (v. 4). The second part (c. 7-14) affirms the perfection of the law and its role as warning, comfort, and transformation in the life of the Lord’s servant.
Psalm 19 ends (c. 14) with a Psalmist’s desire that the words of his lips and heart may please the Redeemer God of the Covenant. This God-friendly meditation is illustrated in the preceding verses.
- Thus.
- It can be concluded from this text that the thinking life of the Lord’s servant must involve contemplation of these two beautiful books of God (Belgian Confession.
- Article 2) theoretically (using the language of Davi Charles Gomes).
- Composite wisdom is well demonstrated in the book of Proverbs and in Solomon’s life.
- The book of Proverbs is partly a careful examination of human behavior and moral learning of creation.
- Proverb 6.
- 6 sums up these two elements well: “Go to the lazy ant.
- Think of your ways.
- And be wise.
- “Therefore.
- To be biblically wise.
- The Lord’s servant must devote himself to the study of both the scriptures and the Creation.
- As I said.
- This is well illustrated in solomon’s life.
- 1 Kings 4.
- 29-34 attests that Solomon’s wisdom (given by God) has led to the composition of thousands of proverbs.
- As well as the study of botany and zoology.
Next, the Lord’s servant should carry the book of general revelation in one hand and the book of special revelation in the other. But how are these books related? Psalm 8 shows us.
PSALM 8: Psalm 8 begins in the same way as 19, declaring that the majesty of God is exposed in heaven (v. 1). The difference is that the Psalmist will see general revelation through the prism of special revelation, especially Genesis. The greatness of God’s works in heaven (v. 3) leads the Psalmist to question the small but honest position of the human being (v. 3). -4), which was made in the image of God and received dominion over creation.
Psalm 8 concluded (v. 9) reaffirming the magnificence of God’s name over the whole earth, shown in general revelation (the greatness of heaven that reveals the greatness of God’s finger and the constitution and position of man revealing the greatest glory and honor of the Creator), but interpreted through the lens of a special revelation.
So, as Cornelius van Til says? [?] Only those who look at nature through the mirror of scripture will understand natural revelation as what it really is?(The Reformed Pastor and Modern Thought: The Gospel Presented as a Challenge to Current Disbelief (Sao Paulo: Christian Culture, 2010), p. 15).
Therefore, we should pay attention to 😕 Do not neglect the primacy of special revelation under the general, not for lack of clarity on the part of one or the other, but for lack of eyes suitable for fallen humans, even regenerated ones must regulate their concentration through the vessels of Scripture. ?Don’t despise the study of creation. The primacy of Scripture does not affirm the expendability of Science, on the contrary, Scripture pushes the intellectual knowledge of Creation from the Orchard (v. 19-20). This is the model of biblical wisdom. Do not despise God in the study of creation. On the other hand, affirming the importance of science should not lead us to study creation as atheists. God does not leave the stage in our scientific studies. He should not be inferior to the God of the gap, but remain exalted as the Creator God. Reflection must lead to worship.
Carry both books in your hands, but ask them correctly.