We can not afford to fake repentance over true piety.
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There has been a recent rash of "Trinitarian Controversy" among evangelicals. I am not inclined to actually enter the fray.
You can stream her music on Spotify, but really, she's in the So Good You'll Eventually Cave and Buy the Damn Albums category.
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.
I hope that this book allows the conversation about God’s law to move forward. It is a conversation that needs to be held.
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.
This, of course, is not to ignore the truth of the gospel, the reality of sin, or the necessity of repentance. However, it will help us to honor God by honoring His image in all men.
His usage of the Heidelberg Catechism throughout his exposition provides great historical light and reveals that many of his insights are not novel.
If I were to reflect, I would admit that I have now been in almost five years of "constant, silent discussion" with Barth.
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).
Today our house will celebrate the birth of Judah Markus Torrey. He is commonly known as "the Bean" in our household due to his sonogram picture. He turns three today. And these are some of his most excellent pictures.
For neither Lutheran nor Reformed Theology can baptism remain a past event. It is a perpetual identity that makes demands upon the believe.
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.
On May 17th, I was informed that Chuck had requested I "preach" at his memorial service.
Next year little ones, Lord willing, next year. And it'd be wise to bet something on the favorite!!