In Chapter 4 of Veith’s book Spirituality of the Cross he discusses vocation. Vocation as Veith lays it out is the thing we are called to do. The things that we are called to are indeed big things, things through which God works His goodness into the world, as masks of God Veith says. In modern America … Continue reading Veith on Vocation
Matthew 25:31-46 – Christ the King
Today is Christ the King Sunday. Today is the last Sunday in the church calendar. This right here, theologically speaking, is the culmination of it all. What does it all come to? The birth, the life, the death, the resurrection, the church’s life and mission. It brings us to the end, the end of all … Continue reading Matthew 25:31-46 – Christ the King
The One Who Sins Will Die
Ezekiel 18 opens with this statement of good news; “What do you people mean by quoting this proverb; the fathers have eaten sour grapes and their children’s teeth are set on edge? As I live declares the Lord, you shall no longer use this proverb in Israel.” You will not die for your father’s sins. … Continue reading The One Who Sins Will Die
Romans 11 – Has God Abandoned His People?
Has God Abandoned His people? The readings for today share a common theme. These texts speak of God coming to the gentiles and expanding His work beyond the nation of Israel. It’s that very nation of Israel that is referred to in Romans 11 as “His people.” At the end of Romans 10 in the … Continue reading Romans 11 – Has God Abandoned His People?
Peace by the Sword
Jer 28: 5 Then the prophet Jeremiah replied to the prophet Hananiah before the priests and all the people who were standing in the house of the Lord. 6 He said, “Amen! May the Lord do so! May the Lord fulfill the words you have prophesied by bringing the articles of the Lord’s house and all the exiles back to this place from Babylon. 7 Nevertheless, … Continue reading Peace by the Sword
Genesis 4:6-11 – Christ, my killer’s keeper
6 Then the Lord said to Cain, “Why are you angry? Why is your face downcast? 7 If you do what is right, will you not be accepted? But if you do not do what is right, sin is crouching at your door; it desires to have you, but you must rule over it.” Cain said to his brother Abel, “Let’s go … Continue reading Genesis 4:6-11 – Christ, my killer’s keeper
Evidentialism: The Revealed I-Thou Apologetic
Introduction Fideism and apologetics are commonly cast as mortal enemies that are diametrically opposed to one another by nature. One apologetic stands out in particular among the others in bearing the brunt of this opposition from this philosophical school, namely Evidentialism. The goal of this paper is two-fold. Firstly, to dispel the misconception that Fideism … Continue reading Evidentialism: The Revealed I-Thou Apologetic
A Lenten Faith; the Simul in Salvation
Gen 12:1-3 Now the Lord said to Abram, “Go from your country and your kindred and your father’s house to the land that I will show you. 2 And I will make of you a great nation, and I will bless you and make your name great, so that you will be a blessing. 3 I will bless those who bless you, and him who … Continue reading A Lenten Faith; the Simul in Salvation
Philippians 1: Living in Light of Eternity
Of all famous Bible passages, few are as well known and often quoted as Philippians 1:21 “to live is Christ, and to die is gain.” But sadly, though it is common to commit this verse to memory, it is not so common to understand it. In order to understand this passage, we must ask three … Continue reading Philippians 1: Living in Light of Eternity
The Baptism of Our Lord: Between two Waters an Ocean of Blood
Matt 3:13-17: Then Jesus came from Galilee to the Jordan to John, to be baptized by him. 14 John would have prevented him, saying, “I need to be baptized by you, and do you come to me?” 15 But Jesus answered him, “Let it be so now, for thus it is fitting for us to fulfill all righteousness.” Then he … Continue reading The Baptism of Our Lord: Between two Waters an Ocean of Blood
