Theology That Bites Back
Another Smashmouth Reminder: When the Apostle Paul first arrived in Rome, he didn’t pay any attention to the gladiatorial games at all. He did not have his followers start circulating petitions to “end the games now.” He had other fish to fry. He needed to do what he could to establish and encourage the… pic.twitter.com/JOpFHqm6FO— …
“External badges of Christian obligations do not get someone ‘halfway there.’ They are not ‘better than nothing.’”
Honor is not an invisible thing. When the Bible tells us to honor the emperor, or to respect all men, or to honor our fathers and mothers, this is not referring to an invisible attitude tucked away somewhere in our hearts. Honor must be expressed and shown, and not some cliched and trite greeting card …
“To apply Paul’s distinction here, they are not all the Christian church who are of the Christian church.”
Letter to the Editor: Western civilization is certainly dependent on the influence of Christianity which has so influenced the culture. How much weight do you put on Christian influence ...
“Semper reformanda is not something we should all chant together right up until someone actually tries it.”
Introduction: Last week I participated in a debate over abolitionism and abortion with T. Russell Hunter, sponsored by Bibledingers. I thought the exchange was fruitful, courteous, and well worth considering. ...
“We are saved by faith, over faith, under faith, through faith, and to faith. And it is just this kind of ambiguity that has led some scholars, over and over and over again, to wonder about my commitment to sola fide.”
The Auburn Avenue Chronicles Vol. 2, p. 955
“But if the covenant of grace is synonymous with election, then covenant breaking is impossible. But if that is the case, whose bodies are scattered across the wilderness?”
The Auburn Avenue Chronicles Vol. 2, p. 948
“I am not in the covenant of grace because my name is on a list. Rather, my name is on a list because I have been united with Christ.”
The Auburn Avenue Chronicles Vol. 2, p. 947
