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Reinterpreting the Church’s Mission
Donald Bloesch points out that the rise of new theologies has brought about a drastic reinterpretation of the church’s mission: Whereas traditional theology envisions the church’s mission as the proclamation of the good news of redemption through the cross and … Continue reading
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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The Anti-Imperial Message of the Cross
Neil Elliott, in an essay in Richard Horsley’s Paul and Empire entitled “The Anti-Imperial Message of the Cross,”[1] suggests that Jesus’ death on the cross was a message of the impending defeat of all earthly empires through Christ’s exaltation and … Continue reading
Posted in Biblical Studies, Uncategorized
Tagged biblical studies, cross, crucifixion, theology
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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
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 Thoughts on Today’s Differing Perspectives of the Church
Some of the problems in Christianity today stem from confusion about the church itself. Different groups, that are often at odds with one another, tend to view the church differently and this difference of perspective has a profound effect on … Continue reading
Posted in Church Ministry
Tagged Church, church ministry, Ecclesiology, Millard Erickson, 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
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