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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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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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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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, a foundational theological concept, shines a spotlight on the intersection of God’s love and justice. This theme centers on Christ’s
Penal Substitution: The Ultimate Act of Love and Justice Read More »
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 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, a profound theological concept, looks at the self-emptying love of Christ as depicted in Philippians 2:5-8. Derived from the Greek word
Kenosis: The Embrace of Self-Emptying Love Read More »
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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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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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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The theme of double imputation touches on the transformative exchange of Christ’s righteousness for our sins—a concept central to the heart of
Double Imputation: The Divine Exchange of Grace and Salvation Read More »
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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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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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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Confession is an essential component of forgiveness. We saw that life together in community requires the practice of forgiveness, which in turn
Forgiveness and Confession: Insights from Bonhoeffer (Part 1) Read More »
We have spent the majority of our time exploring forgiveness on the vertical. We have briefly viewed the implications of the vertical
Forgiveness and Community: Insights from Bonhoeffer Read More »
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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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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Forgiveness is rooted in the heart of God, which ultimately finds expression in the saving work of Christ. This saving work encompasses
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In this post we will explore two other key texts that explain forgiveness through the lens of debt removal. Again, take note
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As was noted in the last post, the cancellation of debt is an important image in the New Testament for explaining and
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Onesimus was the runaway slave of a man named Philemon. Through a strange series of events this runaway ended up in Rome
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As was noted in the last post, the New Testament utilizes images to explore the contours of God’s saving work. In this
Forgiveness and Redemption Read More »
A while back, I read a book by Brenda Colijn titled Images of Salvation in the New Testament. The author argued that God’s saving
Forgiveness and Cleansing Read More »
How do you describe forgiveness? What other words would come to mind if you had to explain it to someone? What synonyms
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