Archive for December 2020
The Domestication of Jesus’s Parables
This is part two of David Gowler’s analysis of Jesus’s parables. Click the link to read part one: “Go and Do Likewise.” The Domestication of Jesus’s Parables By far, in my view, the most important and also the most difficult aspect of making Jesus’s parables relevant today is recognizing their prophetic perspective, learning more about…
Read MoreThe Catholic Puritan: John Owen on Eternal Generation
The new issue of Credo Magazine focuses on the eternal generation of the Son. The following is an excerpt from one of the issue’s featured articles by Ryan McGraw. McGraw is the Morton H. Smith Professor of Systematic Theology at Greenville Presbyterian Theological Seminary in Taylors, SC. He is the author of numerous books including…
Read MoreWhen Doctrine Divides: A Credo Review
Rhyne Putman’s When Doctrine Divides the People of God (Crossway, 2020) begins with a retelling of the theological disagreement between the Reformation figures Martin Luther and Ulrich Zwingli. Though the two Reformation leaders practiced communion in virtually the same way, their understandings of the meaning of the Supper were on opposite poles. So vast was…
Read MoreThe Incarnation: Part 5
From now until Christmas, Credo Magazine is completely dedicated to the Incarnation. To help us think deeply about the subject, we will be sharing lectures and sermons by esteemed theologians such as Stephen Nichols, Sinclair Ferguson, H.B. Charles Jr, Alistair Begg, and John Behr. It was Gregory of Nazianzus who stated, “That which He has…
Read MoreThe Incarnation: Part 4
From now until Christmas, Credo Magazine is completely dedicated to the Incarnation. To help us think deeply about the subject, we will be sharing lectures and sermons by esteemed theologians such as Stephen Nichols, Sinclair Ferguson, H.B. Charles Jr, Alistair Begg, and John Behr. It was Gregory of Nazianzus who stated, “That which He has…
Read MoreThe Incarnation: Part 3
From now until Christmas, Credo Magazine is completely dedicated to the Incarnation. To help us think deeply about the subject, we will be sharing lectures and sermons by esteemed theologians such as Stephen Nichols, Sinclair Ferguson, H.B. Charles Jr, Alistair Begg, and John Behr. It was Gregory of Nazianzus who stated, “That which He has…
Read MoreThe Incarnation: Part 2
From now until Christmas, Credo Magazine is completely dedicated to the Incarnation. To help us think deeply about the subject, we will be sharing lectures and sermons by esteemed theologians such as Stephen Nichols, Sinclair Ferguson, H.B. Charles Jr, Alistair Begg, and John Behr. It was Gregory of Nazianzus who stated, “That which He has…
Read MoreThe Incarnation: Part 1
From now until Christmas, Credo Magazine is completely dedicated to the Incarnation. To help us think deeply about the subject, we will be sharing lectures and sermons by esteemed theologians such as Stephen Nichols, Sinclair Ferguson, H.B. Charles Jr, Alistair Begg, and John Behr. It was Gregory of Nazianzus who stated, “That which He has…
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 classical theism, the life and ministry of Herman Bavinck, Greek philosophy, the Church Fathers, and Christological anthropology. In each episode, Matthew Barrett talks with fellow theologians about the…
Read MoreNew Credo Podcast: How to Become A Good Historian
How should Christians think about the past? Of course, some historical events are unavoidably important for the Christian. Our faith is, after all, a historical faith, hinging ultimately on the life, death, resurrection and ascension of Jesus Christ—the historical figure. But what about other events in history? Is the past worth consulting for the future?…
Read MoreAd fontes: How to become a good historian
How should Christians think about the past? Of course, some historical events are unavoidably important for the Christian. Our faith is, after all, a historical faith, hinging ultimately on the life, death, resurrection and ascension of Jesus Christ—the historical figure. But what about other events in history? Is the past worth consulting for the future?…
Read MoreBegotten, Not Made
The new issue of Credo Magazine focuses on the eternal generation of the Son. The following is an excerpt from one of the issue’s featured articles by Josh Malone. Malone is Associate Professor of Theological Studies at Palm Beach Atlantic University. In the fourth-century a famous debate was brewing, going back to at least Origen,…
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