"…[F]our tyrannies characterize the old "aeon" (age) that was inaugurated by Adam. In it the law enslaves, the flesh dominates, the world beguiles and death reigns. The new "aeon," however, which was inaugurated by Christ, is characterized by grace not law, the Spirit not the flesh, the will of God not the fashions of the world, and abundant life not death. This is the victory … [Read more...] about John Stott on the Victories of Christ
Theology
Lot, Election, and Responsibility
The story of Lot contains an interesting facet. It provides some insight into the question of divine election, predestination, and human responsibility In Genesis 19, two angels warn Lot to flee the city of Sodom because they will shortly destroy it. This warning is not unlike the New Testament call to repent and believe. It contains bad news, good news, and a call to turn … [Read more...] about Lot, Election, and Responsibility
The Indirect Claims of Jesus
We do a good job of distancing ourselves from Jesus. We have a number of ways to keep him at arm's length. We call him a great leader, a sage, a good man, but all of these designations make Jesus avoidable, just another character in history. However, when you look at Jesus more closely, when you read what he actually said, you realize he cannot be so easily categorized … [Read more...] about The Indirect Claims of Jesus
The Fundamentals
The term "fundamentalist" comes with a century of baggage. It can be confused with any number of notions and assigned to a variety of people and groups. But despite its varied history, the actual "fundamentals" of the faith from which the name derives are quite clear, straightforward, and stand as classic understandings of biblical faith. So whether you know it or not, you … [Read more...] about The Fundamentals
Ross Douthat on Liberal Christianity
Ross Douthat's thoughts on Liberal Christianity so struck me I thought them worth sharing here. In a New York Times Op-Ed, Douthat reflects on the recent theological changes within the Episcopal Church and on Christian Liberalism in general. Douthat writes pointedly and even prophetically throughout the article. However, two points in particular stick out to me. 1. … [Read more...] about Ross Douthat on Liberal Christianity