About
Welcome to Lucid Theology.
My name is Ivan and I’m a junior at Palm Beach Atlantic University in W. Palm Beach, Fla., where I’m currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in biblical studies. I have passion for the God’s Word and making God’s truth known to people. That is the aim I wish to pass along to you in this blog.
Two of my greatest passions are reading and enjoying good quality music. Though I can’t sing very well, I do play the trombone (though ever since leaving home for college, I’ve practiced very little if none). As for reading, some of my favorite authors are John MacArthur, J.I. Packer, Ravi Zacharias, C.J. Mahaney, John Piper, C.S. Lewis, R.C. Sproul and others.
I was born in Miami (a.k.a Northern Cuba) and love the Hispanic culture of which I am part of. I was raised in Miami Beach and lived there until I left for college. While at school, I have the ability to sit under regular godly, expositional preaching of the Word of God at Grace Immanuel Bible Church where Jerry Wragg is my pastor.
Over the years, I have seen God at work in and around me, and praise Him for all the many blessings I enjoy each day at His hand. The future is still uncertain (to me) as for what ministry God has in store for me to serve in. Regardless, I’m content to serve Him and glorify Him best this day and leave tomorrow for His guidance.
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Doulos. This Greek word, which I greatly identify myself with, means “slave.” A slave has lost all personal freedom and has no say in what he wants or likes. In the Old Testament many are counted as God’s servants: Abraham (Gen. 26:24), Isaac (Gen. 24:14), Jacob (Ezek. 28:25), Job (Job 1:8), Moses (Ex. 14:31), Joshua (Josh. 24:29), Caleb (Num. 14:24), David (2 Sam. 3:18), Isaiah (Isa. 20:3), and Daniel (Dan. 6:20). In the New Testament we find Epaphras (Col. 4:12), Timothy (Phil. 1:1), Paul (Rom. 1:1), James (Jas. 1:1), Peter (2 Pet. 1:1), Jude (Jude 1), John (Rev. 1:1) and our Lord Himself (Acts 3:13) who all bore the title of doulos (noted in John MacArthur’s commentary on James, p.12).
In no self-serving way, I number myself among these imperfect men who considered themselves completely at the disposal of their Master. I render this blog unto God, adding my part for the cause of the King and His Kingdom. May you, the reader, be encouraged and edified as you read this and may your knowledge and love for the Savior ever increase.
Let’s keep the conversation going.
Soli Deo Gloria!
