WARRIORS AND DEUTERONOMY 20
Hermeneutically, new covenant instruction to Christian warriors supersedes old covenant material (Jer 31:31-34; Gal 3:15-4:7; Rom 6:14-15; Heb 8:6-13). As the above […]
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Eternal Punishment: Reflecting on Divine Justice and the Human Response
The unpopular concept of eternal punishment stirs contemplation about the complexities of divine justice, human choices, and the question eternal destiny. This
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WARRIORS IN ROMANS 12-13
Paul’s discussion on governing authorities is essential for understanding the profession of arms. In Romans 12:9-21, Paul issues a litany of imperatives
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The Theologia Crucis: Navigating the Depths of Divine Wisdom Through the Cross
The theologia crucis, or theology of the cross, serves as a transformative theological lens that invites us to explore the profound interplay
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WARRIORS IN LUKE-ACTS
Continuing the discussion from the last post, this is a look at the soldiers and Roman centurions found in the Luke-Acts narratives.
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The Transcendence and Immanence of God: Examining the Depths of Divine Presence
The dual facets of God’s transcendence and immanence point to a God who is both beyond comprehension and intimately near. This theme
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The Hypostatic Union: Thinking on the Divine-Human Nature of Christ
The theological marvel of the hypostatic union unveils the mystery of Christ’s dual nature—fully God and fully human—intertwined in perfect unity. This
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THE BIBLE AND THE WARRIOR
Scholars agree, war is no tertiary theme in Scripture.[1] The theme can be viewed from various angles. First, through a biblical-theological lens the
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God’s Infinitude: A Reflection on the Boundless Nature of the Divine
The concept of God’s infinitude speaks to the limitlessness of God’s nature and our finite understanding. This theme illuminates the profound depths
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Divine Immutability: The Unwavering Foundation of Faith and Hope
The theme of divine immutability casts a luminous spotlight on the unchanging nature of God—a theological cornerstone that blends His unwavering constancy
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Penal Substitution: The Ultimate Act of Love and Justice
Penal substitution, a foundational theological concept, shines a spotlight on the intersection of God’s love and justice. This theme centers on Christ’s
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Taxis in the Trinity: Divine Order and Mutual Love
Taxis, a theological concept rooted in the Greek word for “order” or “arrangement,” is profoundly reflected in the nature of the Triune
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Theosis: Transformed in the Image of God
Theosis invites us into the transformative journey of becoming more like God. Rooted in the belief that humanity can participate in the
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Kenosis: The Embrace of Self-Emptying Love
Kenosis, a profound theological concept, looks at the self-emptying love of Christ as depicted in Philippians 2:5-8. Derived from the Greek word
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Perichoresis: Divine Dance of Unity and Love
Perichoresis, an intricate theological theme, unveils the dynamic relationship within the Holy Trinity—a divine dance of perfect unity, love, and harmony. Etymologically
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A Personal Reflection on the Flood
Genesis 6-9 is hard, no matter who you are. The fact that God floods the earth in judgment is heavy. What is
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Counseling a Despairing Man
I think Scripture is loaded with great instruction for engaging with people in all seasons of life. Despair is one such season we
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Double Imputation: The Divine Exchange of Grace and Salvation
The theme of double imputation touches on the transformative exchange of Christ’s righteousness for our sins—a concept central to the heart of
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The Trinity and Forgiveness
This is the last post in a long series on forgiveness. It seemed fitting to conclude with a look at the Trinitarian
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The Why of Forgiveness
Why forgive? Why does God forgive? Why should we forgive? The “why” question drives us down to the ground level of forgiveness.
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Forgiveness and Confession: Insights from Bonhoeffer (Part 2)
This post continues Bonhoeffer’s thoughts on confession and forgiveness. I find his thoughts on this topic so helpful that I can’t help
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Forgiveness and Confession: Insights from Bonhoeffer (Part 1)
Confession is an essential component of forgiveness. We saw that life together in community requires the practice of forgiveness, which in turn
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Forgiveness and Community: Insights from Bonhoeffer
We have spent the majority of our time exploring forgiveness on the vertical. We have briefly viewed the implications of the vertical
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Forgiveness as Imperative and Imitation
For the Christ follower, forgiveness is not a choice. Forgiveness is a command. It is a command, however, that has been lived
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Forgiveness, Resurrection and Ascension
In the last post we saw the explicit linkage between the cross of Christ and our forgiveness. We now turn our attention
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