The privilege of dangerous seasons
You will doubtless have heard on a number of occasions those who bewail the present day. I admit to having limited sympathy with those who argue that we are living in the absolute worst of times. I read of the…
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Christians Watching the Super Bowl?
This is not a post that will gain me much popularity, with accusations of legalism bound to happen. If there’s one thing I know from attending a Big Ten school to play soccer, it is this: don’t mess with Americans…
Zwingli, divine impassibility, and the gospel
Wesley Hill’s two recent articles at First Things on divine impassibility (see here and here) have caused a bit of a stir among the theologically minded denizens of social media. The traditional doctrine of divine impassibility states that God does…
Not quite Charlie Hebdo
It is not particularly surprising but it is disappointing. Furthermore, it is dangerous. It is in some respects the typical kneejerk reaction to current events (by which I mean events over the last few months, even years, rather than merely…
21st Century Challenges Not Allowing Ourselves to be Defined by Sexuality
21st Century Challenges Not Allowing Ourselves to be Defined by Sexuality By Mark Johnston from Place for Truth It may seem more than a little strange to include this issue as one of the major challenges facing the church in…
On Snobbish Felines and the Freedom of the Human Will
Our local veterinary clinic — where our dog, for reasons I’d rather not relate, is not welcome — has a letter board on their grounds which typically displays humorous messages about animals. The message on display earlier this week caught…
Locating the Atonement at the LA Theology Conference, 2015
These days discussion of the doctrine of atonement is often bogged down in typologies. Which model of atonement do you hold? Where does it “fit” in relation to other models? Is there one model that rules them all, or are…
Longing for importance?
Jesus told spiritual climbers James and John that they would have to drink the cup that he was about to drink (Mark 10:39). He refers to his death, and the way of suffering and service. They will achieve great glory and a…
A Roman Catholic at Death (with Luther near by)
My wife’s step-father has attended a Roman Catholic church his whole life. But he has just been moved to palliative care, and likely has days or weeks to live. He has a book beside his bed where he lies dying:…
Longing for importance?
Jesus told spiritual climbers James and John that they would have to drink the cup that he was about to drink (Mark 10:39). He refers to his death, and the way of suffering and service. They will achieve great glory…