Archive for July 2020
Barrett’s Book Notes: Ascension, Union with Christ, and John Chrysostom
I am a voracious reader, in part because I enjoy reading, in part because I believe reading is essential to maturing theologically and as a Christian. Lately, I was asked…
Read MoreDoctrine for Life: Recent Episodes from the Credo Video Series
In the last several episodes of the Credo Video series, a range of topics have been covered, including the Rule of Faith, philosophy, Christ’s ascent, mission of the church, cross…
Read MoreHilary of Poitiers: The Hammer of the Arians
The new issue of Credo Magazine, “The Great Tradition,” focuses on the early Church Fathers. The following is an excerpt from one of the issue’s featured articles by Peter Barnes. Rev.…
Read MoreDoctrine for Discipleship
Spiritual formation is happening all the time. Culture and society are in the full-time business of making disciples, not to life in Christ but to a variety of lifestyles, all…
Read MoreHelp! My Kids Don’t Like Going to Church
For families with kids, Sunday mornings can be a theater for spiritual drama. Whether you have toddlers who scream that their church shoes pinch or teenagers who slouch out the…
Read MoreTheology for Worship: A Gift from James Innell Packer (1926-2020)
Theology teaches us how to apply revealed truth for the leading of our lives; thus theology guides our steps, grants us vision, and fuels our worship, while at the same…
Read MoreParenting Essentials: An Interview with Andreas and Margaret Köstenberger
This world is in desperate need of moms and dads who embrace their God-given role as parents and steward that role with humility, grace, tenacity, sacrificial love, and humor. Now…
Read MoreSurprises of Old Testament Use of Old Testament: Part 5
This post concludes this series with another surprise that came out of researching and writing a reference work for students and ministers of the word on the use of scripture…
Read MoreDid the Gospels get Jesus right?
Did the Gospels get Jesus right? Are the sayings of Jesus invented or fabricated? Why are there differences in the Gospels? How should we respond to claims like that of…
Read MoreNew Podcast: Did the Gospels Get Jesus Right?
Did the Gospels get Jesus right? Are the sayings of Jesus invented or fabricated? Why are there differences in the Gospels? How should we respond to claims like that of…
Read MoreSpending Time with Dr. Packer
They say meeting your hero is sure to disappoint, but I didn’t find that to be true with Dr. J. I. Packer. Long before meeting Dr. Packer—when I started working…
Read MoreSurprises of Old Testament Use of Old Testament: Part 4
The posts of this series present surprises that came out researching and writing a reference work for students and ministers of the word on the use of scripture within Israel’s…
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