Gospel-Centered Resources for the Hurting
The theme of demons occupies a unique and often unsettling place in religious and mythological traditions worldwide. In Christian theology, demons are …
A Rejection of Service: Demons and the Forces of Darkness Read More »
The concept of the freedom of God opens a doorway into the realm of divine sovereignty that defies human understanding. This theme …
The Freedom of God: Exploring Divine Sovereignty Beyond Human Comprehension Read More »
The unpopular concept of eternal punishment stirs contemplation about the complexities of divine justice, human choices, and the question eternal destiny. This …
Eternal Punishment: Reflecting on Divine Justice and the Human Response Read More »
The theologia crucis, or theology of the cross, serves as a transformative theological lens that invites us to explore the profound interplay …
The Theologia Crucis: Navigating the Depths of Divine Wisdom Through the Cross Read More »
The dual facets of God’s transcendence and immanence point to a God who is both beyond comprehension and intimately near. This theme …
The Transcendence and Immanence of God: Examining the Depths of Divine Presence Read More »
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 …
The Hypostatic Union: Thinking on the Divine-Human Nature of Christ Read More »
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 …
The concept of God’s infinitude speaks to the limitlessness of God’s nature and our finite understanding. This theme illuminates the profound depths …
God’s Infinitude: A Reflection on the Boundless Nature of the Divine Read More »
The theme of divine immutability casts a luminous spotlight on the unchanging nature of God—a theological cornerstone that blends His unwavering constancy …
Divine Immutability: The Unwavering Foundation of Faith and Hope Read More »
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 …
Taxis in the Trinity: Divine Order and Mutual Love Read More »
Theosis invites us into the transformative journey of becoming more like God. Rooted in the belief that humanity can participate in the …
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 …
From the Fray teamed up with Biblical Journeys to design another life-changing travel experience. This time we’re following the Journeys of Paul across Greece and Rome.
Perichoresis, an intricate theological theme, unveils the dynamic relationship within the Holy Trinity—a divine dance of perfect unity, love, and harmony. Etymologically …
Genesis 6-9 is hard, no matter who you are. The fact that God floods the earth in judgment is heavy. What is …
I think Scripture is loaded with great instruction for engaging with people in all seasons of life. Despair is one such season we …
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 …
Why forgive? Why does God forgive? Why should we forgive? The “why” question drives us down to the ground level of forgiveness. …
This post continues Bonhoeffer’s thoughts on confession and forgiveness. I find his thoughts on this topic so helpful that I can’t help …
Forgiveness and Confession: Insights from Bonhoeffer (Part 2) Read More »
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 …
In the last post we saw the explicit linkage between the cross of Christ and our forgiveness. We now turn our attention …