Yesterday, I reflected on the forgotten insight of Luther: not his development of the theology of the cross but rather his development of the idea of the theologian of the cross. Behind this idea, however, lies an even more profound…
I’m not a good small-talker. Or I should say, when I am, I return home feeling empty and unsatisfied. It’s kind of like going to one of those impressive, gourmet restaurants for dinner. Everything looks fancy and important, the bill…
One of the things that is so striking about the current revival of interest in Reformation theology, broadly conceived, is the absence of perhaps the most glorious contribution of Martin Luther to theological discourse: the notion of the theologian of…
One of the things that is so striking about the current revival of interest in Reformation theology, broadly conceived, is the absence of perhaps the most glorious contribution of Martin Luther to theological discourse: the notion of the theologian of…
…on where this whole story of redemption is going. From Jonathan Edwards’ sermon, “Charity and Its Fruits,” as quoted in God’s Grand Design: Every saint there [in heaven] is a note in a concert of music which sweetly harmonizes with…
Check out Rob Ventura’s new article, the first in a two part series, on the Holy Spirit and the preacher. Given that Calvin was known as the theologian of the Holy Spirit, Ventura’s work seems to be only fitting as…
I have started re-reading Douglas Kelley’s wonderful exposition of 2 Corinthians, New Life in the Wasteland. Dr. Kelley pays special attention to Paul’s insights on the pains and joys of Christian ministry. Blessed be the God and Father of our…
I am looking forward to reading Tullian’s new book Jesus + Nothing = Everything. In it he tells of the tumultuous first years of his ministry [beginning in 2009] as the new pastor of Coral Ridge Presbyterian Church. Following D.…
From an article entitled “Abandon the Reformation, Abandon the Gospel” Matthew Barrett: Does Reformation theology matter today? Absolutely. It is tempting to think of the Reformation as a mere political or social movement. In reality, however, the Reformation was a…
The Weight of Glory, C.S. Lewis (Harper One, reprint 1980) There is an interesting essay in this collection called The Inner Ring. It seems Lewis is addressing some college graduates about the world they are about to enter. He describes…
