Archive for January 2019
He Cannot Deny Himself: Immutability and Simplicity
The new issue of Credo Magazine is titled The Immutability of God. The following is an excerpt from Steven Duby’s article, He Cannot Deny Himself: Immutability and Simplicity. Steven J. Duby (PhD) is assistant professor at Grand Canyon University, where he teaches theology courses for undergraduates and seminary students. He is the author of Divine Simplicity: A Dogmatic Account (T…
Read MoreWhat good is philosophy for theology? New podcast episode with Paul Helm
Are philosophy and theology antithetical or compatible? What is the proper relationship between faith and reason? How do the tools of philosophy equip theologians to articulate and defend the Christian faith? Is Thomas Aquinas’ Summa Theologiae a good example of how theology should interact with philosophy? How is John Calvin a model to theologians and…
Read MoreWhat good is philosophy for theology?
Are philosophy and theology antithetical or compatible? What is the proper relationship between faith and reason? How do the tools of philosophy equip theologians to articulate and defend the Christian faith? Is Thomas Aquinas’ Summa Theologiae a good example of how theology should interact with philosophy? How is John Calvin a model to theologians and…
Read MoreWho is afraid of Thomas Aquinas? A reply to Scott Oliphint, part 2 (Paul Helm)
The following is part 2 (see first installment) of Paul Helm’s review of Scott Oliphint’s new book on Thomas Aquinas. Look for part 3 in the days ahead. Oliphint’s Chapters In his Introduction (Chapter 1) the author outlines his ahistorical approach to Thomas (2-3) and sketches his life and achievements. The titles of the two central…
Read MoreWho is afraid of Thomas Aquinas? A reply to Scott Oliphint, part 1 (Paul Helm)
Here is an account of the thought of Thomas Aquinas (1225-74), one of a new series on Great Thinkers published by P&R Publishing.[1] Aquinas wrote extensively on theology and philosophy, as well as being a biblical commentator. He was a major influence on the rise of scholasticism, which both affected Roman Catholic thought from the…
Read MoreRecent Episodes of the Credo Podcast
The Credo Podcast is available on Soundcloud as well as iTunes. In each episode, Matthew Barrett talks with fellow theologians about the most important doctrines of the faith. Below are the four most recent episodes. You can listen to all the episodes on the Credo Podcast page. If you’ve enjoyed the Credo…
Read MoreGiveaway: NIV Biblical Theology Study Bible
The 2015 NIV Zondervan Study Bible has been repackaged as the NIV Biblical Theology Study Bible. With over 20,000 verse-by-verse study notes, comprehensive book introductions, 25 articles on key themes of Scripture, and 3 introductory articles on the discipline of biblical theology, the NIV Biblical Theology Study Bible will help you better comprehend how the individual features of…
Read MoreWhat does inerrancy tell us about the character of God? New Credo video with Guy Waters
How does the Bible bear the attributes of God? Can the Bible be without error amidst the affirmation of human authorship? What scriptural basis is there for inerrancy? Is the Bible inerrant in all its content? In this new Credo video, Guy Waters explains what inerrancy tells us about the character of God. Watch other videos…
Read MoreWhat does inerrancy tell us about the character of God?
How does the Bible bear the attributes of God? Can the Bible be without error amidst the affirmation of human authorship? What scriptural basis is there for inerrancy? Is the Bible inerrant in all its content? In this new Credo video, Guy Waters explains what inerrancy tells us about the character of God. Watch other videos…
Read MoreThe Best of 2018: Magazines, Podcasts, Videos, and Articles to Remember
The ministry of Credo Magazine took on a new look in 2018, expanding its platform in a variety of ways. Having launched a brand new website, Credo now produces podcasts and videos alongside the quarterly magazine and weekly blog. In this post, we want to share with you the best of 2018. 2018 Magazine Issues Credo magazine is…
Read MoreChristian Scholarship: From the Church For the Church
In a recent meeting, I was privileged to attend, H.B. Charles was interviewed by Dr. Owen Strachan about his life and ministry. The audience was a band of Ph.D. students at Midwestern Seminary, which made for a unique experience: Charles, a gifted preacher and seasoned minister, sharing his insights with a group of budding scholars.…
Read MoreDoes God Experience Emotional Change?
The new issue of Credo Magazine is titled The Immutability of God. The following is an excerpt from Samuel Renihan’s article, Does God Experience Emotional Change? Immutability and Impassibility. Samuel Renihan (MDiv, Westminster Seminary California; PhD, Free University of Amsterdam) serves as pastor of Trinity Reformed Baptist Church in La Mirada, California. He has written a number of books…
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