I hope that the storm breaks and Christ’s church can settle down, possibly not in agreement, but as brothers who love and serve each other.
All in Theology
Book Review: The Bounds of Love (Part 1)
You only treat ideas fairly when you listen to the people who hold them. Toward that goal, I found McDurmon’s book to be helpful.
Far Too Crude
If I were to reflect, I would admit that I have now been in almost five years of "constant, silent discussion" with Barth.
Law & Gospel: Yes & No
For Lutherans, these two words (revelations from God) are "law" and "gospel." As an avid reader of Karl Barth, I imagine these "two words" to be "yes" and "no" (2 Cor 1:17-19).
Baptism as the Basis of Christian Life
For neither Lutheran nor Reformed Theology can baptism remain a past event. It is a perpetual identity that makes demands upon the believe.
Special Gentile Miracles
The special miracle here is not the removal of leprosy. Christ healed the Samaritan to the degree that he recognized not only his new found health but the healer.
A Funeral Sermon for a Friend
On May 17th, I was informed that Chuck had requested I "preach" at his memorial service.
Throw Out All the Words
This is a slow crafting of God in our image — and such a god is not the True God.
Faith is Trust
God's revelation is unquestionable. There remain no agnostics or atheist among the revelation of God.
Redemption Of The Machine
It is a story about friendship, duty, ethics, and the struggle of man to become more. I can’t wait to watch it again.
The Greater Egypt in Ezekiel 20
As both Hebrews and Ezekiel will show this new covenant brings a unique relationship to the Holy Spirit.
Grace Unto Obedience
Freedom found in Jesus Christ and in the word of the gospel, man can be reunited to God and obedient.
Christ's Rejection at Nazareth
Placed at the front of his gospel, Luke actively sets the precedent — the Gentiles shall be blessed.
An Introduction to Luke
Christ's message and purpose is no different then any of the other gospels – the gospel remains the same. However, there are noticeable alteration to the details of Christ's audience that are worth noting.
Covenant Prophecy in Ezekiel 11
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.
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.