Archive for October 2023
Introducing The Biblical Theology Podcast: Calvin’s Theological Agenda for Reading the Bible
This is the first episode in the brand new Biblical Theology podcast! We all use a theological key to interpret Scripture. The question is, is it a good one? John Calvin wrote Institutes of the Christian Religion, a summary of Christian doctrine, to give us a “key” to better read and understand the Scriptures. Drs. Bierig…
Read MoreReading the Gospel of Matthew with the Trinity in Mind
Is it possible to have too much exegesis in your theology? Is it possible to have too much theology in your exegesis? In this podcast, the Drs. Pennington and Bierig argue that these disciplines are distinct but inseparable. Our theology informs, guides, and guards our exegesis and vice versa. This dance between theology and exegesis…
Read MoreIntroducing The Biblical Theology Podcast
We’re excited to announce a brand-new Credo initiative called The Biblical Theology Podcast! My name is Sam Bierig and I am delighted to serve as the host of the podcast at Credo. As Dean of Spurgeon College and Assistant Professor of Biblical Studies, my driving passion is seeing God’s people awaken to Him through His…
Read MoreIntroducing The Biblical Theology Podcast
We’re excited to announce a brand-new Credo initiative called The Biblical Theology Podcast! My name is Sam Bierig and I am delighted to serve as the host of the podcast at Credo. As Dean of Spurgeon College and Assistant Professor of Biblical Studies, my driving passion is seeing God’s people awaken to Him through His…
Read MoreOn Luther’s Galatians Commentary
The language of the five solas is commonplace to us today. We use the phrases faith alone or grace alone all the time, but we may never think about the actual origin of these phrases. Martin Luther, in his commentary on Galatians, teaches how critical the right grammar of the gospel is and provides foundational language for Christianity today.…
Read MoreCatholic, Not Roman: Luther’s Ninety-Five Theses of Love for the Church
Some picture Martin Luther as a raging protester, eager to charge the gates of Rome and bring down the church. That caricature is far from the truth. Luther was no sectarian or schismatic. He wasn’t trying to start a new church, nor was he attempting to divide the church, let alone bring Rome crashing down.…
Read MoreIntroducing The Biblical Theology Podcast: Calvin’s Theological Agenda for Reading the Bible
This is the first episode in the brand new Biblical Theology podcast! We all use a theological key to interpret Scripture. The question is, is it a good one? John Calvin wrote Institutes of the Christian Religion, a summary of Christian doctrine, to give us a “key” to better read and understand the Scriptures. Drs. Bierig…
Read MoreComing Soon: The Biblical Theology Podcast!
Biblical studies and theology have a rich and intertwined history, a history often overlooked in our modern, specialized world. But fear not, for we’re here to bridge that gap! The upcoming Biblical Theology Podcast, hosted by Dr. Samuel Bierig is dedicated to breaking down the silos that have separated these two essential fields and exploring…
Read MoreInferno, Canto 23
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 MoreLectio Continua
During the sixteenth-century Reformation one of the standard practices for pastors was to preach lectio continua, chapter-by-chapter, verse-by-verse, through books of the Bible. At Geneva, for example, John Calvin preached from the New Testament in the morning and the Old Testament in the evening. Despite its common use during the Reformation there are many Reformed…
Read MoreNew Podcast! Union with Christ
Credo Fellow Gavin Ortlund tees up with Matthew Barrett for a special crossover episode between the Credo podcast and Truth Unites. Their goal is to root Protestants in the wisdom of scripture and the riches of the Great Tradition. In this episode, they talk to J. Todd Billings about union with Christ and its relationship…
Read MoreUnion with Christ: Barrett and Ortlund Team Up
Credo Fellow Gavin Ortlund tees up with Matthew Barrett for a special crossover episode between the Credo podcast and Truth Unites. Their goal is to root Protestants in the wisdom of scripture and the riches of the Great Tradition. In this episode, they talk to J. Todd Billings about union with Christ and its relationship…
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