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Category Archives: Theology
Incarnation: The mystery of true God and man in one person
From Thomas F. Torrance’s Incarnation: The doctrine of Christ is the doctrine of the mystery of true divine nature and true human nature in one person. This is the very heart of the Christian faith. In Christ something has taken … Continue reading
Posted in Christology, Theology
Tagged Christology, God-Man, Incarnation, systematic theology, theology, Thomas F. Torrance
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Michael Bird: Consider Preaching the Psalms at Easter
One of my favorite theologians writing at the present is Australian Michael Bird. His Evangelical Theology is one of the best out there and certainly one of the best systematic Theologies to come along recently. Over on his blog Euangelion, … Continue reading
Posted in preaching, Theology
Tagged biblical studies, Easter, Michael Bird, Psalms, theology
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Some Tips for Better Engagement in Theological Discourse
Many Christians (and non-Christians) want to be involved in theological discussion on the internet, in Bible studies, and in other contexts where growing Christians (and those opposed to Christianity) are engaged in theological discussion. (Note that I’m mostly talking to Christians … Continue reading
Athanasius on the meaning of homoousios
Just what the Council intended this expression to mean is set forth by St. Athanasius as follows: “That the Son is not only like to the Father, but that, as his image, he is the same as the Father; that … Continue reading
Posted in Theology, Trinity
Tagged Athanasius, Nicene Creed, Nicene Theology, Trinitarianism, Trinity
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Why I am uncomfortable using “emptying” language with regard to Christ’s Incarnation
In discussions of the relationship between Christ’s human and divine natures one often hears kenotic language, that is, the language of “emptying. Kenotic language “focuses on the person of Christ in terms of some form of self-limitation by the pre-existent … Continue reading
Posted in Christology, Theology
Tagged Christology, Greek, Greek New testament, Kenosis, systematic theology, theology
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Some Tips for Better Engagement in Theological Discourse
Many Christians want to be involved in theological discussion on the internet, in Bible studies, and in other contexts where growing Christians are engaged in theological discussion. (Note the contexts I gave as examples. I’m not talking about discussion with … Continue reading
God speaks and shows because he wants us to know him
The paradox in theology proper is that one the one hand, God is truly unfathomable. There is no way a finite, time-bound being can truly know a God who is infinite, eternal, and unchangeable. And yet, God clearly intends for … Continue reading
Eschatology 101 – Categories
Almost every question evangelicals will ask about eschatology can fit into one of five categories: Interpretive perspectives This category deals with issues relating to one’s interpretive grid: Dispensationalism, Covenant Theology, or Salvation-History, and the attendant issues each perspective attempts to … Continue reading
Posted in Biblical Studies, Theology
Tagged Apocalyptic, Eschatology, Revelation (Book of ), systematic theology, theology
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