THE BIBLE AND THE WARRIOR
Scholars agree, war is no tertiary theme in Scripture.[1] The theme can be viewed from various angles. First, through a biblical-theological lens the […]
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Scholars agree, war is no tertiary theme in Scripture.[1] The theme can be viewed from various angles. First, through a biblical-theological lens the […]
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The concept of God’s infinitude speaks to the limitlessness of God’s nature and our finite understanding. This theme illuminates the profound depths
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The theme of divine immutability casts a luminous spotlight on the unchanging nature of God—a theological cornerstone that blends His unwavering constancy
Divine Immutability: The Unwavering Foundation of Faith and Hope Read More »
Penal substitution, a foundational theological concept, shines a spotlight on the intersection of God’s love and justice. This theme centers on Christ’s
Penal Substitution: The Ultimate Act of Love and Justice Read More »
Taxis, a theological concept rooted in the Greek word for “order” or “arrangement,” is profoundly reflected in the nature of the Triune
Taxis in the Trinity: Divine Order and Mutual Love Read More »
Theosis invites us into the transformative journey of becoming more like God. Rooted in the belief that humanity can participate in the
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Kenosis, a profound theological concept, looks at the self-emptying love of Christ as depicted in Philippians 2:5-8. Derived from the Greek word
Kenosis: The Embrace of Self-Emptying Love Read More »
From the Fray teamed up with Biblical Journeys to design another life-changing travel experience. This time we’re following the Journeys of Paul across Greece and Rome.
Perichoresis, an intricate theological theme, unveils the dynamic relationship within the Holy Trinity—a divine dance of perfect unity, love, and harmony. Etymologically
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Genesis 6-9 is hard, no matter who you are. The fact that God floods the earth in judgment is heavy. What is
A Personal Reflection on the Flood Read More »
I think Scripture is loaded with great instruction for engaging with people in all seasons of life. Despair is one such season we
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The theme of double imputation touches on the transformative exchange of Christ’s righteousness for our sins—a concept central to the heart of
Double Imputation: The Divine Exchange of Grace and Salvation Read More »
This is the last post in a long series on forgiveness. It seemed fitting to conclude with a look at the Trinitarian
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Why forgive? Why does God forgive? Why should we forgive? The “why” question drives us down to the ground level of forgiveness.
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This post continues Bonhoeffer’s thoughts on confession and forgiveness. I find his thoughts on this topic so helpful that I can’t help
Forgiveness and Confession: Insights from Bonhoeffer (Part 2) Read More »
Confession is an essential component of forgiveness. We saw that life together in community requires the practice of forgiveness, which in turn
Forgiveness and Confession: Insights from Bonhoeffer (Part 1) Read More »
We have spent the majority of our time exploring forgiveness on the vertical. We have briefly viewed the implications of the vertical
Forgiveness and Community: Insights from Bonhoeffer Read More »
For the Christ follower, forgiveness is not a choice. Forgiveness is a command. It is a command, however, that has been lived
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In the last post we saw the explicit linkage between the cross of Christ and our forgiveness. We now turn our attention
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Forgiveness is rooted in the heart of God, which ultimately finds expression in the saving work of Christ. This saving work encompasses
Forgiveness and the Cross Read More »
In this post we will explore two other key texts that explain forgiveness through the lens of debt removal. Again, take note
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As was noted in the last post, the cancellation of debt is an important image in the New Testament for explaining and
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Onesimus was the runaway slave of a man named Philemon. Through a strange series of events this runaway ended up in Rome
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As was noted in the last post, the New Testament utilizes images to explore the contours of God’s saving work. In this
Forgiveness and Redemption Read More »
A while back, I read a book by Brenda Colijn titled Images of Salvation in the New Testament. The author argued that God’s saving
Forgiveness and Cleansing Read More »