EPISODE · May 25, 2026 · 34 MIN
The Lord Who Judges the Nations in Righteousness (Psalm 9) | Augustine
from Reformed Thinking · host Edison Wu
Deep Dive into Nicene and Post-Nicene Fathers 1.8: Saint Augustin: Expositions on the Book of Psalms - Psalm 9Saint Augustine explores the inscription of Psalm 9, attributing the phrase "hidden things of the Son" to the only-begotten Son of God. He explains that there are two advents of Christ and two corresponding judgments: one hidden and one manifest. The hidden judgment is currently taking place, acting as a purification for believers or a warning for the wicked, while the manifest judgment will occur when Christ visibly returns to judge all humanity.Augustine emphasizes that God's greatest marvels are not physical miracles, such as the resurrection of a body, but the invisible transformations of the soul, like the conversion of a persecutor into a believer. Consequently, true joy is not found in transient earthly pleasures, but in the eternal and hidden nature of the Son. The devil, described as the enemy, has been turned back; unable to defeat Christ, he now operates as a persecutor of earthly humanity. The devil utilizes erroneous opinions as swords and builds metaphorical cities out of deceitful human lusts and affections.Despite the enemy's attacks, God remains a steadfast refuge for the poor, who are defined as those who willingly detach themselves from the love of this world. God does not forget the cries of these poor, as Christ Himself became poor to intercede for His saints. Ultimately, the wicked are punished by being caught in their own hidden snares of depraved love and lustful desires. The psalm looks forward to the final judgment, warning that the patience of the poor will not perish, while praying for the Lord to arise against the ungodly and the coming Antichrist so that the heathen may realize they are only mortal men.Reformed Theologian GPT: https://chat.openai.com/g/g-XXwzX1gnv-reformed-theologianYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@ReformedExplainerSpotify Music: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1t5dz4vEgvHqUknYQfwpRI?si=e-tDRFR2Qf6By1sAcMdkdwhttps://buymeacoffee.com/edi2730
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Deep Dive into Nicene and Post-Nicene Fathers 1.8: Saint Augustin: Expositions on the Book of Psalms - Psalm 9Saint Augustine explores the inscription of Psalm 9, attributing the phrase "hidden things of the Son" to the only-begotten Son of God. He explains that there are two advents of Christ and two corresponding judgments: one hidden and one manifest. The hidden judgment is currently taking place, acting as a purification for believers or a warning for the wicked, while the manifest judgment will occur when Christ visibly returns to judge all humanity.Augustine emphasizes that God's greatest marvels are not physical miracles, such as the resurrection of a body, but the invisible transformations of the soul, like the conversion of a persecutor into a believer. Consequently, true joy is not found in transient earthly pleasures, but in the eternal and hidden nature of the Son. The devil, described as the enemy, has been turned back; unable to defeat Christ, he now operates as a persecutor of earthly humanity. The devil utilizes erroneous opinions as swords and builds metaphorical cities out of deceitful human lusts and affections.Despite the enemy's attacks, God remains a steadfast refuge for the poor, who are defined as those who willingly detach themselves from the love of this world. God does not forget the cries of these poor, as Christ Himself became poor to intercede for His saints. Ultimately, the wicked are punished by being caught in their own hidden snares of depraved love and lustful desires. The psalm looks forward to the final judgment, warning that the patience of the poor will not perish, while praying for the Lord to arise against the ungodly and the coming Antichrist so that the heathen may realize they are only mortal men.Reformed Theologian GPT: https://chat.openai.com/g/g-XXwzX1gnv-reformed-theologianYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@ReformedExplainerSpotify Music: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1t5dz4vEgvHqUknYQfwpRI?si=e-tDRFR2Qf6By1sAcMdkdwhttps://buymeacoffee.com/edi2730
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