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Why did R.C. Sproul think Classical Theism was his legacy? Matthew Barrett and Stephen J. Nichols
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 MorePodcast Throwback! What does Plato have to do with Jesus? Matthew Barrett and Louis Markos
It’s all in Plato, all in Plato: Bless me, what do they teach them at these schools? ― C. S. Lewis, The Last Battle If you are doing theology, you are seeking an understanding of the truth. In the ancient world, few claimed the title of truth-seeker more wholeheartedly than Plato. Though he lived before Christ…
Read MorePodcast Throwback: What is Christian Platonism? Matthew Barrett and Hans Boersma
What should we think of Plato? Do his ideas have any profit for Christianity? Can the Platonic philosophical heritage serve Christianity as a handmaiden to biblical interpretation and theological construction? These questions concerning the relationship between philosophy and theology have been discussed and debated by Christians from the very beginning. At the heart of the…
Read MoreWhat is Partitive Exegesis? Matthew Barrett with Bobby Jamieson and Tyler Wittman
How can we hold our systematic theology in one hand and take seriously the exegetical task in the other? How do we interpret scripture in light of Christ’s two natures? Throughout the Great Tradition, biblical scholars and theologians alike have turned to partitive exegesis as an essential tool in the interpretive task. In light of…
Read MoreShould we retain the phrase “Classical Theism”?
There has been some discussion over whether we should we retain the phrase Classical Theism? I too am primarily concerned with what pre-modern theologians stood for. Amen. But prudence should caution us against abandoning the phrase classical theism. In an amicable spirit, here are 12 reasons why: I’m not sold on rejecting a word simply…
Read MoreWhy the Medieval Mind of C.S. Lewis Can Save Us From Modernity: Matthew Barrett and Jason Baxter
C.S. Lewis has become a household name in contemporary culture. While many appreciate Lewis for The Chronicles of Narnia or Mere Christianity, most don’t realize the reason these works are so magnetic. C.S. Lewis was a medieval man with a medieval mind who spent his entire life teaching students the medieval world. Throughout his life, Lewis…
Read MorePodcast Throwback: Should theology inform exegesis? Matthew Barrett and Bobby Jamieson
We often approach the Scriptures as if we must keep all that theology out. We might even read the Old Testament as if we should not look ahead to the New Testament, lest we introduce theological doctrines which prejudice our exegesis. But could this approach rob us of those many riches that the history of…
Read MoreC. S. Lewis Preface to On the Incarnation
The following Preface to Athanasius’s On the Incarnation was written by C. S. Lewis (1898 – 1963) and is published on Credo in the spirit of retrieving the Great Tradition. There is a strange idea abroad that in every subject the ancient books should be read only by the professionals, and that the amateur should content himself…
Read MoreCan John Webster help us make theology theological again? Tyler Wittman and Matthew Barrett
John Webster is one of the most profound theologians in recent history. While some may not recognize the name, his works have set a trajectory for theology and dogmatics in evangelical scholarship. Webster not only had a great understanding of the Great Tradition and a deep grasp of exegesis, but he also summoned the next…
Read MoreThe Center for Classical Theology
Credo is thrilled to announce the launch of the Center for Classical Theology today! What is CCT? 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…
Read MorePodcast Throwback: Inseparable Operations: Good News for Salvation? Adonis Vidu and Matthew Barrett
The external works of the Trinity are undivided. Until recently, this statement was an uncontroversial affirmation of the doctrine of inseparable operations. In fact, for nearly two millennia, inseparable operations were simply assumed to be an integral premise of the Christian faith. Yet modern treatments of the Trinity have left the essential unity of the…
Read MoreShould we call down fire from heaven or pick up our cross? Michael Horton and Matthew Barrett
In the 21st century Christians have proved one thing with their fiery rhetoric: we fear man instead of God. That misplaced fear has created extreme hostility towards others in society. That misplaced fear has been exposed lately when Christians engage controversial topics such as Christian America, cancel culture, martyr complex, LGBTQ+, racism, and more. Yet…
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