Normally, I don’t say much when I hear Christian clichés from the pulpit or elsewhere in church, but there is one popular saying that causes me agita (you’ll have to look that up). It is when the preacher attempts to… Read More ›
Theology
The Deep Things of God by Fred Sanders
In our men’s Theological Discussion Group, we have been discussing the book by Fred Sanders titled The Deep Things of God: How the Trinity Changes Everything published by Crossway in 2010. Sanders laments how the doctrine of the Trinity has been… Read More ›
Colossians 1:14: A note on ἀπολύτρωσις
Students in my class were assigned to propose a short biblical theology defining redemption based solely on the content found in the book of Colossians. In other words, what is redemption based just on the epistle. It is a short… Read More ›
Udo Schnelle on Paul’s doctrine of election
I am reading Udo Schnelle’s massive Theology of the New Testament published by Baker and translated into English by M. Eugene Boring. In chapter 6 Schnelle is addressing Paul as theologian and he has a section titled, “The God who… Read More ›
A warning from the past regarding Neology
I have been reading the life of Charles Hodge written by his son, Archibald Alexander and published by Banner of Truth. It is a different kind of biography, containing personal letters and excerpts from his journal with his son filling… Read More ›
New book on Bonhoeffer
I am about a third of the way through a new book by Eric Metaxas, titled Bonhoeffer: Pastor, Martyr, Prophet, Spy. I enthusiastically recommend the book. It is well written, well researched, and an easy read, even though it is… Read More ›
Andy Naselli on Keswick Theology
Andy Naselli has again posted his lectures delivered at Detroit Baptist Seminary in light of his upcoming book, “Let Go and Let God? A Survey and Analysis of Keswick Theology.” Andy does a great job of gently and graciously exposing the… Read More ›
God Incarnate 