Book Review: The Story of the Reformation – By William Stevenson

In light of the upcoming 500th Anniversary of the Reformation I decided to do some appropriate reading. Apart from listening through the Frank James III's wonderful History of Christianity lectures via RTS, the first book I picked up was William Stevenson's classic work, The Story of the Reformation. Stevenson offers a fairly standard presentation of the … Continue reading Book Review: The Story of the Reformation – By William Stevenson →

Should a D.Min be called ‘Doctor’?

Elsewhere the nature of a DMin was discussed, ending with the question of whether or not someone who has earned a DMin should be referred to as 'Doctor'. At a glance the obvious answer would be "well of course they should be called doctor, it's right there in the degree: Doctor of Ministry." For many, … Continue reading Should a D.Min be called ‘Doctor’? →

Knowing Who Christ Is, What He Has Promised, And Expecting This Of Him – The Person & Work of Christ

In his classic book All of Grace, C.H. Spurgeon makes the statement in regards to Christianity that “Faith is believing that Christ is what He is said to be, and that He will do what He has promised to do, and then to expect this of Him.” If this is accepted as an accurate description of … Continue reading Knowing Who Christ Is, What He Has Promised, And Expecting This Of Him – The Person & Work of Christ →

John Calvin on Infant Baptism

" Wherefore, there is no difference in the internal meaning, from which the whole power and peculiar nature of the sacrament is to be estimated. The only difference which remains is in the external ceremony, which is the least part of it, the chief part consisting in the promise and the thing signified. Hence we … Continue reading John Calvin on Infant Baptism →

Two or Three Uses? – The Law in Luther & Calvin

Within the realm of Christian theology there are many fiercely debated topics. One such topic is the question of the how the Law is to be understood in the Christian faith, especially in the light of the gospel and in the life of the Christian. Taking on this task, Reformation thinkers Martin Luther and John Calvin … Continue reading Two or Three Uses? – The Law in Luther & Calvin →

FATQ: Will There Be Free Will In Heaven?

oday's Frequently Asked Theology Question is: Will there be free will in heaven? If so, is there a chance anyone in heaven will ever sin? Adam and Eve communed with God and yet sinned, so how probable is it that millions of people with free will can refrain for all eternity? The answer to this question depends a lot … Continue reading FATQ: Will There Be Free Will In Heaven? →

The Breaking of the Wall – Alienation and [Racial] Reconciliation in Christ

'Alienation' is a word that has become common parlance over the past hundred years, a familiarity that was perhaps bolstered most by the writings of Karl Marx, who truly popularized the word. Alienation can come in many forms. For Marx it was primarily economic and political; as John Stott noted, alienation is partly a “sense … Continue reading The Breaking of the Wall – Alienation and [Racial] Reconciliation in Christ →