Archive for August 2019
Why Pastors Should Engage Thomas Cranmer
Thomas Cranmer is often referred to as the architect of the English Reformation. He served in the top job in the English church as Archbishop of Canterbury. He helped with the original “Brexit” as he assisted King Henry VIII break from the Roman Church in his long quest for a male heir. This break gave…
Read MoreSusannah Spurgeon: A Necessary Woman
Charles Spurgeon was one of the most important Christian leaders of the Victorian-era and, his wife Susannah (Susie) must figure into any estimation of his significance. Charles himself recognized her value when he wrote that he not only loved Susie but also that she was “necessary” to him. Susie supported Charles unwaveringly, setting him free…
Read MoreEavesdrop on a Theological Conversation: Recent Episodes of the Credo Podcast
Are you looking to deepen your understanding of theology? In the last several episodes of the Credo Podcast, a range of doctrinal issues have been covered, including theo-drama, systematics for the whole man, reformation theology, marxism and Christianity, theology and leadership, and inspiration. In each episode, Matthew Barrett talks with fellow theologians about the most…
Read MoreIs the Doctrine of Imputation Taught in Scripture?
Is the doctrine of imputation taught in Scripture? How does priesthood in the Old Testament support the concept of imputation? How does Jesus’ role as the Last Adam help us understand the active obedience of Christ? Does the doctrine of imputation have practical importance for the ordinary Christian life? In this Credo Video, Dr. Guy…
Read MoreNew Credo Video: Is the Doctrine of Imputation Taught in Scripture?
Is the doctrine of imputation taught in Scripture? How does priesthood in the Old Testament support the concept of imputation? How does Jesus’ role as the Last Adam help us understand the active obedience of Christ? Does the doctrine of imputation have practical importance for the ordinary Christian life? In this Credo Video, Dr. Guy…
Read MoreReconsidering Isaiah
Isaiah of Jerusalem is a towering figure. Known best for his prophetic book (Isa. 1:1; 13:1; 2 Chron. 32:32) and New Testament quotations of it (e.g. Matt. 3:3; Mark 1:2; Luke 3:4; John 1:23; 1 Pet. 1:24-25), he also wrote historical and biographical material (see 2 Chron. 26:22). He was a brilliant poet capable of…
Read MoreWhy Pastors Should Engage B.B. Warfield
My first exposure to Benjamin Breckinridge Warfield (1851-1921) was in a Christian bookstore while I was in college. Of course I immediately recognized that this was a man I could learn from, and my interest was kindled from the very first. Throughout the coming decades of pastoral ministry, I have tried to read widely, but…
Read More(A)typical Womanhood: An Interview with Abigail Dodds
Why is it so important to properly understand how God made men and women? How should we think biblically about womanhood? In her book, (A)Typical Womanhood, Abigail Dodds offers thought-provoking content on what it means to understand womanhood through the lens of Scripture. The following is my interview with Abigail around her new book and…
Read MoreOn First Principles: God does not need you…and that’s good news!
The new issue of Credo Magazine focuses on The Aseity of God. The following is an excerpt from Matthew Barrett’s column, On First Principles: God does not need you…and that’s good news. Matthew Barrett is Associate Professor of Christian Theology at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, as well as the founder and executive editor of Credo Magazine. He is…
Read MoreInspiration and Its Enemies
Why should we frame our doctrine of Scripture through the biblical imagery of light? Is God the source of Scripture and why should all Scripture be called God’s word? In light of Karl Barth, can we still say that that Scripture itself is the word of God? How can the doctrine of providence help our…
Read MoreNew Credo Podcast: Inspiration and Its Enemies with John Feinberg
Why should we frame our doctrine of Scripture through the biblical imagery of light? Is God the source of Scripture and why should all Scripture be called God’s word? In light of Karl Barth, can we still say that that Scripture itself is the word of God? How can the doctrine of providence help our…
Read MoreSin and Grace
Augustine once reminisced on an earlier act of theft he had committed. While walking home one day he sneaked into a neighbor’s yard and stole a pear. Now looking back on the event he began to wonder why he did it. Why would he steal his neighbor’s pear? It was not because he was all…
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