Category: religion
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Reclaiming Divine Immutability Through More holistic Exegesis
Read essay: Reclaiming Divine Immutability Through More holistic ExegesisThe Controversy on Immutability and Divine Action in the History of Interpretation The relationship between divine immutability and divine action has been a subject…
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Crowning the King: Matthew’s Story of Jesus
Read essay: Crowning the King: Matthew’s Story of JesusImagine standing in a crowd, hearing John the Baptist’s voice thunder across the Jordan, declaring, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand!”…
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Partners in the Grace of Ministry: Paul’s Prayer for a Joyful Church
Read essay: Partners in the Grace of Ministry: Paul’s Prayer for a Joyful ChurchImagine a lone soldier on a battlefield, surrounded by enemies, fighting with all his might—but eventually overwhelmed. But what if there were an army…
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Why You Need Systematic Theology (note)
Read essay: Why You Need Systematic Theology (note)A note pointing readers to the essay ‘Why You Need Systematic Theology.’
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Christian Giving as a Grace-Filled Act of Worship: An Exegetical and Theological Study of 1 Corinthians 16:1–2
Read essay: Christian Giving as a Grace-Filled Act of Worship: An Exegetical and Theological Study of 1 Corinthians 16:1–2John Calvin’s famous motto, Cor meum tibi offero, Domine, prompte et sincere (“My heart I offer to you, Lord, promptly and sincerely”), expresses his…
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Compatibilism in Relation to Calvin’s Theology: A Deeper Exploration
Read essay: Compatibilism in Relation to Calvin’s Theology: A Deeper ExplorationDefining Compatibilism Compatibilism, or “soft determinism,” is the philosophical view that human freedom and determinism are not mutually exclusive. Rooted in early modern thought,…
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The Loving God and the Foolishness of Idolatry
Read essay: The Loving God and the Foolishness of IdolatryIdolatry has plagued humanity from its earliest days. Whether crafted in gold or conceived in the heart, idolatry is the soul’s attempt to reimagine…
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Christ’s Reign and Resurrection Hope: An Exegetical and Theological Analysis of 1 Corinthians 15:24–34
Read essay: Christ’s Reign and Resurrection Hope: An Exegetical and Theological Analysis of 1 Corinthians 15:24–34The tension between inaugurated victory and eschatological fulfillment shapes Pauline theology, particularly in 1 Corinthians 15:24–34. In this passage, Paul addresses a Corinthian community…
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Aseity and Simplicity
Read essay: Aseity and SimplicityDivine aseity is the doctrine that God is self-existent and independent, deriving his being from no source but himself. Divine simplicity, on the other…
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The Scriptures and Authority: Christ’s Example and Machen’s Warning to Modern Christianity
Read essay: The Scriptures and Authority: Christ’s Example and Machen’s Warning to Modern ChristianityThe question of the inspiration and authority of Scripture is a central issue in Christian thought. The doctrine of inspiration forms a bit of…
