Archive for March 2023
A Lesson on Wisdom and Folly: An Ecclesiastes Meditation, Part II
Woe to you, O land, when your king is a child, and your princes feast in the morning! Happy are you, O land, when your king is the son of the nobility, and your princes feast at the proper time, for strength, and not for drunkenness! Through sloth the roof sinks in, and through indolence…
Read MoreA Lesson on Wisdom and Folly: An Ecclesiastes Meditation, Part I
It is no secret that Ecclesiastes occupies a place in the biblical genre group we call wisdom literature. So, in some sense, we know what to do with this book. We go to it in order to find wisdom. But this does not mean that its instructions are straightforward. Often, it takes wisdom to get…
Read MoreThe Trinity
Are you ready to dive deep into the mystery of the Trinity? Look no further than this workshop featuring Matthew Barrett, executive editor of Credo Magazine. With nuance and depth, Barrett guides viewers through the doctrine of the Trinity, exploring the oneness of the divine being and the threeness of Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.…
Read MoreInferno, Canto 3
Dante’s Divine Comedy is a literary masterpiece that continues to captivate readers with its vivid depictions of the afterlife and its profound theological insights. As a work of Christian literature, it offers a unique vision of God’s justice and mercy as it invites readers to contemplate the ultimate destination of human souls. Through complex allegories…
Read MoreGod, and All Things in Relation to God
Michael Allen of RTS Orlando has compiled a unique series of lectures, essays, and other written works by John Webster with the goal of charting, in a brief but dense single volume, the development of his decorated career as a theologian and introducing his work to new audiences. The T&T Clark Reader in John Webster…
Read MoreDoctrine in the Local Church: Aseity
Divine aseity is one of those doctrines that church members probably have never heard of before. And to be fair, it’s not one that’s usually heralded from the pulpit. Nevertheless, this perfection of God carries fundamental theological weight and a multitude of implications since we’re speaking of the very essence and existence of God. My…
Read MoreInferno, Canto 2
Dante’s Divine Comedy is a literary masterpiece that continues to captivate readers with its vivid depictions of the afterlife and its profound theological insights. As a work of Christian literature, it offers a unique vision of God’s justice and mercy as it invites readers to contemplate the ultimate destination of human souls. Through complex allegories…
Read MoreIntroducing The Credo Alliance: Why We Are Classical Theists
In this special episode, Credo launches a new series called The Credo Alliance, which brings together today’s best theologians to unite around classical Christianity, collaborating for the sake of renewal in the church today. In this first episode, Credo Fellows Fred Sanders, J.V. Fesko, Scott Swain and Matthew Barrett share their stories, explaining how they…
Read MoreThe Credo Alliance: Why We Are Classical Theists
In this special episode, Credo launches a new series called The Credo Alliance, which brings together today’s best theologians to unite around classical Christianity, collaborating for the sake of renewal in the church today. In this first episode, Credo Fellows Fred Sanders, J.V. Fesko, Scott Swain and Matthew Barrett share their stories, explaining how they…
Read MoreA Theological Jack-of-all-Trades
There are several ways a baseball player can carve out a successful career for himself. He could try being the best player at one position or the best at one aspect of the game, like hitting. Often, the five best hitters of any given decade are destined for Cooperstown. There is, though, a less glamorous way…
Read MoreDivine Beauty and Corporate Worship, Part II
So, what are the aesthetic concerns to which we should devote ourselves in corporate worship service? Consider the following: Beauty in the Content This follows from what I said previously about fittingness of speech, and it extends to every area of the liturgy. When we are talking about certain elements of the liturgy, like the…
Read MoreDivine Beauty and Corporate Worship, Part I
I once found myself on a flight next to an old woman who was in transit to her beach house in Mexico. Two things became clear from our conversation over time: first, she was in love with the beautiful ocean-side sunsets that painted her every evening with shades of orange and purple and pink. Second,…
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