Archive for August 2024
Inferno, Canto 26
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 MoreWhy we love the Bible (and read it with the Great Tradition): Join Robert Yarbrough & Matthew Barrett for a Credo Colloquy
Welcome back to the Credo Colloquy, where leading theologians delve into the pressing issues of theology in today’s church. In this ongoing series, Credo Editor-in-Chief Matthew Barrett sits down with with Dr. Robert W. Yarbrough, exploring the vital relationship between biblical interpretation and theology. In their conversation, Barrett and Yarbrough discuss the essential need for…
Read MoreWhy we love the Bible (and read it with the Great Tradition): Join Robert Yarbrough & Matthew Barrett for a Credo Colloquy
Welcome back to the Credo Colloquy, where leading theologians delve into the pressing issues of theology in today’s church. In this ongoing series, Credo Editor-in-Chief Matthew Barrett sits down with with Dr. Robert W. Yarbrough, exploring the vital relationship between biblical interpretation and theology. In their conversation, Barrett and Yarbrough discuss the essential need for…
Read MorePodcast Throwback: Why did Calvin think the Fathers were on his side? Matthew Barrett and Ronni Kurtz
In the final episode of this Credo mini-series, Ronni Kurtz asks Matthew Barrett about his investigation of John Calvin in his new book, The Reformation as Renewal. They discuss Calvin’s juxtaposition of dead icons and living icons and his doctrine of participation. They also wrestle with misnomers over Calvin’s reformed understanding of the Lord’s Supper…
Read MoreThe Protestant Reformers and Classical Education
Stand by the roads, and look, and ask for the ancient paths, where the good way is; and walk in it” (Jer. 6:16; ESV). Proponents of classical education—whether secular and so unwittingly, or Christian and so wittingly—apply the divine mandate to “ask for the ancient paths” to the task of education. They turn to previous…
Read MorePodcast Throwback – Credo Alliance: Why We Believe in the Classical Method
In the second episode of The Credo Alliance, Credo Fellows Fred Sanders, J.V. Fesko, Scott Swain, and Matthew Barrett discuss the importance of theological method for classical theology. The method of modern theology will only take you so far with its allergy to reason and philosophy, but the classical approach reserves a judicious place for…
Read MoreTruth Unites: The Trinity is Apostolic
In this video Gavin Ortlund argues that the doctrine of the Trinity is a faithful explication of the teaching of the apostles. Irenaeus on the Trinity: https://epublications.marquette.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1108&context=dissertations_mu Truth Unites (www.truthunites.org) exists to promote gospel assurance through theological depth.
Read MorePodcast Throwback: Why did R.C. Sproul think Classical Theism was his legacy?
From his books to the chalkboard, R.C. Sproul communicated the deep things of God in an accessible way. When asked what the core of his legacy was all about he exclaimed, “Classical Theism!” But Sproul’s commitment to classical theism was foundational to his defense of the faith as well, which explains why Sproul was so…
Read MoreMind and Heart
About eighty years ago, Mrs. Oswald Fleming (a British mystery novelist) gave a talk on education that has become notorious. In it, she said that students should learn fewer subjects from teachers who work less; that, with hardly any exceptions, it doesn’t matter much what they study; that she was bold to assert these views…
Read MoreThe Trinity Conference 2025
Join us May 1-2, 2025 for The Trinity Conference in D.C.! Together we will recite the Nicene Creed and contemplate the Trinity in community in Anslem Houses led by speakers. The Main Sessions you can look forward to are: Why the Nicene Creed and Why Now? – Michael Reeves We Believe in God the Father…
Read MoreThe Trinity Conference 2025
Join us May 1-2, 2025 for The Trinity Conference in D.C.! Together we will recite the Nicene Creed and contemplate the Trinity in community in Anslem Houses led by speakers. The Main Sessions you can look forward to are: Why the Nicene Creed and Why Now? – Michael Reeves We Believe in God the Father…
Read MoreThrowback – 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…
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