“For by a single offering he has perfected for all time those who are being sanctified’ Hebrews 10:14 Are you confident? Webster’s Dictionary defines “confidence” as “having or showing assurance or self-reliance.” Christians, you have confidence because you have been perfected. Did you know you are perfect? What we see in Hebrews 10:14 is a “for … Continue reading Perfect
Author: Donnie L. DeBord
Know the Truth? Jesus and Epistemology
The search for God has been described as "meeting a stranger" (Michael Horton, Karl Barth). This search for God in inseparable from our search for truth. In fact, we begin to understand that whether or nor we accept the existence of God often shapes our search for truth and our views for the search for … Continue reading Know the Truth? Jesus and Epistemology
Remember Now the Creator and That You Aren’t Him
Spirituality is often given as a contrast to Christianity. The "spiritual but not religious" crowd and the "nones" (those who have some interest in spirituality but no attachment to any religion) continues to grow. These concepts aren't a modern invention or novel philosophical concept. Ancient pagan religions (worldview) believed the divine was in each of … Continue reading Remember Now the Creator and That You Aren’t Him
Can the Soul Feel its Worth?
The Secular Coalition for America states that they exist “to increase the visibility of and respect for nontheistic viewpoints in the United States and strengthen the secular character of our government.” They partner with several atheistic organizations to lobby for secular values in government in the US and abroad. They continue to advance their secular … Continue reading Can the Soul Feel its Worth?
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What is Neo-Apollinarianism?
Neo-Apollinarianism is a relatively new model of the incarnation championed by William Lane Craig and J. P. Moreland. Briefly, Neo-Apollinarianism is a model of Jesus’ incarnation which teaches that a restricted version of the eternal Logos inhabited the body created in Mary’s womb to supply the “human” mind to the body. In this way, Jesus … Continue reading What is Neo-Apollinarianism?
Jesus is the Son of God, But What Does that Mean?
Jesus is the Son of God, but what does that mean? When did Jesus begin to be the Son of God? When did the Father begin to be the Father? Or has the Father eternally been the Father and the Son eternally been the Son??
Search for the Son of God and the Son of Man in the Old Testament
From Genesis 3:15 exiled humanity began their search for the offspring of woman who would bruise the head of the serpent. Irenaeus said, “For from that time, He who should be born of a woman, [namely] from the Virgin, after the likeness of Adam, was preached as keeping watch for the head of the serpent.”[1] … Continue reading Search for the Son of God and the Son of Man in the Old Testament
Apollinarianism and The Incarnation
Apollinarianism is the heresy known by the name of its primary teacher of antiquity--Apollinarius, bishop of Laodicea (310-390). Apollinarius was a close associate of Athanasius who was known as the defender of Nicene Christological orthodoxy. Athanasius is primarily remembered for his doctrine of the incarnation and defense of the doctrine against Arius who taught Jesus … Continue reading Apollinarianism and The Incarnation
The True Vine, the Vinedresser, and Productive Christians
The harvest season is over, but it is still time for Christians to bear fruit. Our plants and trees bear fruit during the warm months, but God’s people bear fruit while they are in Christ. John 15 records Jesus’ doctrine about our spiritual productivity. First, Jesus wants us to know that Christians are expected to … Continue reading The True Vine, the Vinedresser, and Productive Christians
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