I continue to be amazed at the relevancy of both Systematic Theology and Biblical Theology for the task of apologetics. In other words, apologetics differs greatly from philosophical theology, … Read more→
Archive for the ‘Systematic Theology’ Category
Scripture in the Public Square
The ongoing discussion of the relationship between the church and the civil government continues to maintain momentum. In its latest issue, Themelios published an article by Dan Strange titled “Not Ashamed: The Sufficiency … Read more→
Reinterpreting Doctrine
As members of the church, we must always be on guard for false teaching. Yet not all false teaching is equally easy to spot. In reacting to the mainline Presbyterian … Read more→
A Guide to Recent Discussions on Justification and Sanctification
Guest post by Rob Edwards
The recent blog exchanges concerning the relationship between justification and sanctification, along with the role of union with Christ in each, is part of a larger … Read more→
Baptism as a Sign of Blessing and Curse
In his wonderful book By Oath Consigned, Meredith Kline argues that baptism should be understood not simply as a sign of covenantal blessing, but also as a sign of judgment. … Read more→
Sanctification and Eschatology
Here are some resources and a (somewhat) brief history to bring you up to speed on the sanctification issue that has garnered a lot of attention recently.
One of Tullian Tchividjian’s … Read more→
Union with Christ, the Duplex Gratia, and the Current Debate: A Pulpit Perspective
The current discussion in the blogosphere concerning union with Christ and the duplex gratia of justification and sanctification is a good one. We should have this debate, so long as … Read more→
Preaching the Fullness of Christ
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The relationship of justification and sanctification has returned to the forefront of the Twitter and blog circles I frequent. William B. Evans rekindled the discussion with a response to Tullian … Read more→
What’s at Stake in Church Membership
Presidential hopeful Michelle Bachmann has requested to be taken off the rolls of Salem Lutheran Church in Stillwater, MN, the church she and her husband have belonged to for ten … Read more→
American Assurance
During a recent recording of Christ the Center, Carl Trueman shared an interesting anecdote regarding one of the Reformation’s key doctrines. Before coming to the U.S., Dr. Trueman emphasized the doctrine … Read more→