The Cross as the Foundation of Generosity
Giving, a topic that invokes mixed feelings and unease. Just the mention of the word in a church context might cause us […]
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Just Do Nothing: The Free Gift of Justification
Paul tells us we are all moving toward a moment when we stand accountable before our Creator. History ends in a courtroom—a
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The Danger of the Cross and the Safety it Affords
In the cross, we encounter a paradox that shatters the norms of human understanding—the concept of enduring danger to ensure safety. As
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Why the God-Man?
In 1094 A.D., Anselm wrestled with this question and wrote a book attempting to answer it. Anselm’s book was an apologetic defending
The Theologia Crucis: Navigating the Depths of Divine Wisdom Through the Cross
The theologia crucis, or theology of the cross, serves as a transformative theological lens that invites us to explore the profound interplay
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Double Imputation: The Divine Exchange of Grace and Salvation
The theme of double imputation touches on the transformative exchange of Christ’s righteousness for our sins—a concept central to the heart of
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Justification: Embracing God’s Gift of Righteousness and Redemption
Justification, put plainly, is about the nature of God’s gift of righteousness; it is the divine act of declaring a sinner righteous
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The Cross and Criticism
Martin Luther famously stated, “the cross is our theology.” He was adamant that all good theology is rooted in, shaped by, and
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A Biblical Framework for Encouragement: The Cross
We have looked at the God-centered foundation of encouragement as well as the first pillar of creation. In this post we explore
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The Holy Spirit’s Role at the Cross
God’s saving work, often called the atonement, largely centers on God the Father and God the Son. When we talk about the
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The Intention of the Cross in 1 Peter
There is nothing more intentional than the cross. It was the Triune design mapped before the foundation of the world (Acts 2:23, 4:27-28, 2 Tim
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Justification and Equal Footing
It has been said that the ground is level at the foot of the cross. Calvary is the great equalizer. It is
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Cross Shaped Generosity
The problem with tithing is that it only represents a portion of us. You will find no New Testament injunctions that require
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The God of the Cross
The cross is about self-disclosure. God not only saves us on Golgotha he shows himself to us. N.T. Wright says this about the
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The Shocking Symbol of Christianity
The cross is about divine self-identification. Calvary is God’s chosen location for articulating his character, heart, and intentions to the world. This
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The Depths of the Cross
The depths of God are profound and infinite. These depths are unchartered territory for humanity. Paul tells us that only the Spirit
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The Cross and Equal Footing
It has been said that the ground is level at the foot of the cross. Calvary is the great equalizer. It is
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Meditating on the Cross with Luther
Luther loved to preach on the benefits of the sacrifice of Christ. If you read through his sermons you will quickly find
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The Folly of the Cross
At the cross wisdom is forever redefined. It does not seem wise to place your trust in a weak bloody man dying
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The Ethic of the Cross
The cross of Christ is about saving us from sin and showing us God’s glory. It is also about instruction. The ethic
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The Purest Theology
Martin Luther once said, “the cross of Christ is the only instruction in the Word of God there is, the purest theology.”
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