This understanding of the historical pre-fulfillment of Ezekiel 11 before the time of Christ will be crucial to understanding other portions of the book.
All in Theology
Baptism at Jordan
The baptism of Jesus was the epic renewal of the baptism of Joshua and Elisha as the leader in conquest.
Baptism of Priests
Only in this manner does baptism in fact save and provide us a clear conscience (1 Pet 3:10). In the Levitical sense, Christian baptism is a washing of water, Spirit, and blood of Jesus Christ.
Apologia for Affection
My affection for Barth grows with my agreement and disagreement with him.
God Is Free
I am not entirely sure what value there was in Oliphint adding this accusation to his preface.
On the Need For Corporate Worship
The individual who misses corporate worship is distinctly and definitively lacking in the edification and strength necessary to pursue Christian holiness and faithfulness.
Finding A Wife for The Man
Thankfully, because of the Second Adam, none of us is every truly alone. We are never without God our helper.
Decrees & Determinism
Reformed Theology says that history only matters morally because of God's eternal decree.
Barth, Cooper, & Prison
Barth's emphatic preaching of God's positive word of Jesus Christ to every man, woman, and child reminds me of my Lutheran brothers and sisters in Christ.
Death & Dying
It is a full death and not a partial death. It is not a death that retains our best parts. Jesus Christ dies for the whole of who we are.
Second Helvetic on Baptism
Let it here be stated the Second Helvetic Confession affirms that baptism does something.
The Great Divide: The Lord's Supper
"The flesh and blood of Christ are not less truly given to the unworthy into the elect believers of God." - John Calvin
Christmas with Barth
"Grant today to the whole Christian church and to the world as well that many may break through the glitter and vanity of the holiday season and truly celebrate Christmas with us." - Karl Barth
The Outspoken Confession of the Faithful
That Christ is the God become man means He is the God who meets man. And in this meeting man can do nothing but confess.
The Great Divide: Liturgy & Baptism
I continue my walk through Jordan Cooper's The Great Divide.
The Great Divide: Atonement & Apostasy
What is undeniably "limited" in the Reformed sense is the extent of the application of the atonement.
Losing People For The Plot
"Where there is Christ Jesus, there is the catholic Church" (Roman Catholic Catechism) or perhaps, "Where Christ is, there is his Church" (Karl Barth, The Great Promise).
The Great Divide: Predestination & Election
I will be decisively less interested in presenting my arguments than Cooper. But I do hope to encourage some Reformed thinking.
God Draws Near
The reason I celebrate Advent is that it stands against man. Advent completely rejects man moving closer to God.
What Would Have Happened?
The Incarnation, crucifixion, and resurrection of Christ is the apex and climax of all history, space, and time.