Calvin compares how the images and idols in Churches are portrayed with prostitutes in brothels. I found it amusing and sad at the same time. Much of Institutes is devoted to criticism and judgment of [ Read More … ]
Ever feel like you don’t have your spiritual act together, like you’re not feeling that “victory in Jesus” everyone else seems to have bubbling out of their eyes and ears? Me too. Some time back [ Read More … ]
It is no accident, then, that in New Testament theologians’ recent and current treatments of justification, you would be hard-pressed to find any discussion of an imputation of Christ’s righteousness. (I have in mind treatments [ Read More … ]
It seems many undermine the authority and value of the scriptures. In this passage Calvin briefly speaks about the truth of the scriptures and the unmovable foundation they present for what we know about God. [ Read More … ]
The apostle Paul says, “I do not permit a woman to teach or to exercise authority over a man; rather, she is to remain quiet.” (1 Tim 2.12) Until reading this book I wouldn’t have [ Read More … ]
As we examine the imputation of the Active Obedience of Jesus Christ, the question before us is “What does Scripture say?” Those of us who are of the Calvinistic theological tradition should be diligently seeking [ Read More … ]
The apostle Paul says, “I do not permit a woman to TEACH or to exercise authority over a man; rather, she is to remain quiet.” (1 Tim 2.12) Dickson is in full agreement with Paul’s [ Read More … ]
Calvin’s first book starts of commenting on epistemological issues relating to how people can know God. General and Special Revelation. Today’s quote concerns scripture. Its one of my more memorable quotes from Calvin.
Humility in community for the glory of God Over the years, I’ve seen lots of great church-planting practices, and many not-so-great ones. Too many churches open and then close too often because instead of looking [ Read More … ]
This was an invisible issue to her colleagues because it was not their reality, and the lack of having a restroom near their desk did not negatively impact them. It was not until she was [ Read More … ]