Archive for November 2023
Inferno, Canto 24
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 MoreReformer’s Syndrome
Among the many theological ailments that can strike in Reformed churches, “Reformer’s Syndrome,” is one of the more troublesome. What is “Reformer’s Syndrome,” you ask? Reformer’s Syndrome is the personal belief that you are a sixteenth-century reformer, reincarnated for the present day, ready to take on all forms of authority regardless of how inane and…
Read MoreA Baptist Case for Real Presence in the Eucharist
In this video Credo Fellow Gavin Ortlund defines “real presence,” and argues it is the predominating historic Baptist view of the Eucharist. He also distinguishes it from transubstantiation and discusses in what church contexts it occurs. Truth Unites exists to promote gospel assurance through theological depth.
Read MoreNatural Theology, Calvin, and Revisionism
Historians have long observed that natural theology enjoyed a continual presence from the church fathers to the Scholastics, a fact that will be elaborated upon in the next chapter to explain a departure that occurs with late medieval theologians like Ockham. However, some Reformed thinkers in the twentieth century have concluded that the Reformers severely…
Read MoreNew Credo Podcast! How do we live in the City of God?
In an ongoing exploration of the theological giants who have shaped the Christian tradition, the Credo Podcast delves into the profound legacy of one of the most pivotal figures in the history of the church: Augustine. Matthew Barrett and Phillip Cary embark on a journey through Augustine’s transformative work, City of God. In Augustine’s day Rome was…
Read MoreHow do we live in the City of God? Lessons from Augustine: Phillip Cary and Matthew Barrett
In an ongoing exploration of the theological giants who have shaped the Christian tradition, the Credo Podcast delves into the profound legacy of one of the most pivotal figures in the history of the church: Augustine. Matthew Barrett and Phillip Cary embark on a journey through Augustine’s transformative work, City of God. In Augustine’s day Rome was…
Read MoreWholesome Protestant Doctrine: Is Actus Purus Necessary for the Health of the Church?
I recently had a conversation with my good friend, former pastor, and fellow Credo editor Sam Parkison. As is often the case, our conversation drifted towards theology – specifically classical theism, as we are nothing but consistent (i.e., predictable). We discussed what motivates various people to pursue classical theism, and Sam made a critical point.…
Read MoreNew Biblical Theology Podcast! The Origins of Biblical Theology
Is there some level of dissonance between the origins of Biblical Theology and how it is practiced today by Evangelicals? Could figures like Irenaeus, Augustine, and Calvin be properly said to be doing “Biblical Theology.” Sam Bierig and Craig Carter explore origins and definitions of Biblical Theology while establishing a working timeline of the discipline.…
Read MoreThe Origins of Biblical Theology
Is there some level of dissonance between the origins of Biblical Theology and how it is practiced today by Evangelicals? Could figures like Irenaeus, Augustine, and Calvin be properly said to be doing “Biblical Theology.” Sam Bierig and Craig Carter explore origins and definitions of Biblical Theology while establishing a working timeline of the discipline.…
Read MoreThe Center for Classical Theology 2023 Lecture – Carl Trueman
Can you believe it? The inaugural lecture for the Center for Classical Theology is…Tonight! Carl Trueman is in San Antonio, and James Dolezal, Kevin DeYoung, and Matthew Barrett are joining him to discuss how we retrieve classical Christian theology while living in the aftermath of modernism. Crossway Publishing will be arriving soon for giveaways as…
Read MoreCarl Trueman: Classical Theology and the Modern Mind
The Center for Classical Theology exists to contemplate God and all things in relation to God by listening with humility to his word with the wisdom of the Great Tradition. The purpose of CCT is to create a renewed vision for systematic theology today in the spirit of faith seeking understanding. Next week, Carl R.…
Read MoreIcon Veneration is CLEARLY an Accretion!
In this video, Credo Fellow Gavin Ortlund gives an overview of the Protestant concern about venerating icons, looking at its development in church history in three phases, and the Protestant biblical interpretation of that development. Truth Unites is a mixture of apologetics and theology, with an irenic focus.
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