Archive for August 2023
The Trinity in the Old Testament?
In this video Credo Fellow Gavin Ortlund responds to Rabbi Tovia Singer, who argues that the doctrine of the Trinity contradicts the Hebrew Bible and Jewish faith. Truth Unites exists to promote gospel assurance through theological depth.
Read MoreClassical Ways to Demonstrate God’s Existence
The question of God’s existence has been a subject of profound contemplation throughout human history. In this area, the demonstrations put forth by Thomas Aquinas (1225–74) stand as a formidable framework for exploring this subject, and their profound impact on the theology and culture of Christian churches cannot be overstated. Although his arguments were not…
Read MoreNew Credo Alliance Podcast! Why We Believe in the Beatific Vision
Theological convictions abound in matters of eschatology. But rather than focusing on secondary and often popular matters such as the rapture or the millennium, this episode of the Credo Alliance introduces listeners to the pinnacle of the Christian life: the blessed hope of the beatific vision. The doctrine of the beatific vision is often brushed…
Read MoreCredo Alliance: Why We Believe in the Beatific Vision
Theological convictions abound in matters of eschatology. But rather than focusing on secondary and often popular matters such as the rapture or the millennium, this episode of the Credo Alliance introduces listeners to the pinnacle of the Christian life: the blessed hope of the beatific vision. The doctrine of the beatific vision is often brushed…
Read MorePray the Directory
I think one of the most underrated things a pastor can do is pray for his congregation. I think pastors, of course, should do all of the regular tasks we might expect, preach, study, counsel, meet with the elders, and perform the regular pastoral administrative responsibilities, which may vary from church to church. But I…
Read MoreNatural Theology and Cornelius Van Til
Natural theology once occupied a welcomed place in the Reformed tradition until twentieth century theologians rejected it. Cornelius Van Til was one of natural theology’s loudest critics. Van Til once wrote in a letter to Francis Schaeffer: “I think you will agree, then, that no form of natural theology has ever spoken properly of the…
Read MoreThe Man in the Yacht
I have often had a fancy for writing a romance about an English yachtsman who slightly miscalculated his course and discovered England under the impression that it was a new island in the South Seas. I always find, however, that I am either too busy or too lazy to write this fine work, so I…
Read MoreInferno, Canto 15
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 MoreA Question Protestants Can’t Answer?
In this video Credo Fellow Gavin Ortlund responds to Brian Holdsworth on “A Question Protestants Can’t Answer.” At the core of the gospel is the glorious truth that Jesus’ death on the cross is a substitutionary atonement that enables God to be both just and forgiving.
Read MoreWhy were Early Evangelicals so Indebted to the Puritans?
Join esteemed evangelical historian David Bebbington as he unravels the historical significance and enduring impact of the Puritan movement on the development of evangelicalism. In this thought-provoking video, Bebbington highlights the crucial connections between early evangelicals and the Puritans. Drawing upon his vast knowledge of both movements, he explores the theological, spiritual, and social influences…
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