Anyway, for better or worse, I'm ready to turn 30.
Reflection on Eucharist Tradition
It remains unclear if Luther returned to the doctrine of the early church or truly added to it as the Orthodox theologians claim.
Book Review: The Faith of the Church
Karl Barth's The Faith of the Church: A Commentary on the Apostles' Creed According to Calvin's Catechism is a must own.
The Purpose of Covenantal Conditions
From this Murray proceeds to discuss the remaining Old Testament covenant revealing how they are consistent with the Abrahamic covenant in not requiring a view of covenant that stipulates "mutual compact or agreement."
Calvin on Good to All Men in Galatians 6:10
"We must endeavor to do good to all men, yea even to such as are unworthy, even though they were our deadly enemies. Truly this is hard, and contrary to our inclination: but yet therein God trieth us so much the better. For if we do good to such as deserve it, or to such as are able to recompense it: it is no declaration or proof that we be willing to serve God" - John Calvin
Calvin on Leviticus 19:33-34
"God recommends guests and sojourners to them, just as if they had been their own kindred, they thence understand that equity is to be cultivated constantly and towards all men." — John Calvin
John Murray on The Noahic Covenant
The rainbow reminds God of His unconditional covenant with all of creation. And as such, it reminds us of God's faithfulness.
Book Review: The End of Protestantism
Peter Leithart's The End of Protestantism: Pursing Unity in a Fragmented Church is a flawed attempt at a worthy cause. The mission statement should be encouraged, the practical exhortations are needed, but the material presentation is lacking.
Barth on What We May Believe
Everything in God's rejection and reprobation is a "lie" at the core of its rebellion against God's eternal Yes. It is against the order of God and as such qualifies as vanity and ultimately "nothingness."
Book Review: An Explorer's Guide to Karl Barth
David Guretzki has provided a friendly and inviting introduction for people who have only the faintest idea of who Karl Barth even is.
Less Internet, More Me
Hopefully, in seeing less of me online, you'll see more of me in general.
Why You Should Consider Living Where God Has Placed You
Ultimately, worshiping the Maker of Heaven and Earth is not about - or at - our convenience.
Social Gospel #smh
Whew ... I'm ready to get the organ fired up & ask the Pentecostals to do some cartwheels in the isles.
Barth on Knowledge on Sin
Understanding this, Barth the preacher rarely ever presents "law" before "gospel." For it is only in the grace of the gospel that one can respond to the former reality found in the law.
Barth on the Corporeal Resurrection
"It would be sad if theology were trying to facilitate things and invent a Christianity without Christ's resurrection. And if we should find it difficult to believe, rather than modifying the message let us pray God that he gives us faith, through his Holy Spirit." — Karl Barth
Barth's Christmas: Prayer not Anxiety
Christians are not permitted to sit on their hands or twiddle their thumbs. There is a positive action that the Christian can take. This is where Barth's reoccurring but never entirely dominate view on prayer sneaks into view. Prayer remains an action for the Christian to communicate dependence upon God—it is an anti-anxiety action.
Lo, How a Rose E'er Blooming
It's easy to become accustomed to the miracles told in Scripture - this song helps me take a step back and be once again filled with awe.
Mary And The Church
It is good and right to enjoy the image of Mary and Eve gathering around the promised Seed. It is right to see that in the power of the Holy Spirit and Incarnate son, the church—Mary—crushes the serpent.
When Advent Goes Awry
Can I tell you a secret I uncovered this past week? Christ’s coming is undiminished by our lack of acknowledgment and/or celebration.