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Divine Simplicity and the Development of Metaphysical Language in the First Four Centuries
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Culture & Apologetics, Theology & Christian Life
After the Election: The Home Shapes the Next Generation
Political losses can tempt Christians toward despair. The longer work begins at home: welcoming children, raising them in the fear of the Lord, and forming the next generation in the gospel.
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“Examine Yourselves—and So Eat”: Paedocommunion and 1 Corinthians 11
One of the principal arguments against paedocommunion, the admission of baptized children to the Lord’s Table, is that children cannot adequately examine themselves. The argument usually rests on […]
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The Promise, the Children, and the Sign: Reading Acts 2 Through Abraham
As I have been working through the opening chapters of Acts in sermon preparation, one of the things that has become increasingly clear is that the events Luke […]
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The Missing Piece in the Infant Baptism Debate
Prefer listening instead of reading? Click here to listen to an AI-generated podcast debate of this article. Discussions over infant baptism often begin in the wrong place. The […]
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“Examine Yourselves—and So Eat”: Paedocommunion and 1 Corinthians 11
One of the principal arguments against paedocommunion, the admission of baptized children to the Lord’s Table, is that children cannot adequately examine themselves. The argument usually rests on […]
Culture & Apologetics, Theology & Christian Life
After the Election: The Home Shapes the Next Generation
Political losses can tempt Christians toward despair. The longer work begins at home: welcoming children, raising them in the fear of the Lord, and forming the next generation in the gospel.
Church History & Historical Theology
Clement of Alexandria: Nuances of the Classical God
Clement of Alexandria (c. 150–c. 215) was the head of the Catechetical School of Alexandria (c. 190), and the teacher of Origen. Concerned that Christianity is not seen […]
Church History & Historical Theology
Athanasius: Divine Simplicity as True Existence
Early Church Father, Athanasius (c. 296–373) Bishop of Alexandria (Egypt) was a giant figure in the advancement and preservation of orthodox Christianity. He labored more than anyone to […]
Church History & Historical Theology
Gregory of Nazianzus: The Trinity – Not a Collection of Elements
Gregory of Nazianzus One of the Cappadocian fathers, Gregory of Nazianzus (c.330–389), given the title, “The Theologian,” was instrumental in the development of the doctrine of the Trinity, […]
Church History & Historical Theology
Gregory of Nyssa: Trinity–Not Tri-deity
Gregory, a bishop of Nyssa in 371, was part of the Cappadocian trio, and was instrumental in the development of Trinitarian orthodoxy. His theological prowess proved vital in […]
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Gregory of Nyssa: Trinity–Not Tri-deity
Gregory, a bishop of Nyssa in 371, was part of the Cappadocian trio, and was instrumental in the development of Trinitarian orthodoxy. His theological prowess proved vital in […]
Church History & Historical Theology
St. John Chrysostom — for God is simple
Below is part of the introductory section to my exposition of John Chrysostom’s doctrine of God. I posted it because I thought it was fascinating to find such […]
Church History & Historical Theology
Gregory of Nazianzus: The Trinity – Not a Collection of Elements
Gregory of Nazianzus One of the Cappadocian fathers, Gregory of Nazianzus (c.330–389), given the title, “The Theologian,” was instrumental in the development of the doctrine of the Trinity, […]
Church History & Historical Theology
A Brief Exposition of Augustine’s Doctrine of Divine Immutability
To much of the Western world, Augustine has no rival. He is the preeminent—uninspired—theologian of the Christian faith. When reading the titans of the church—i.e., Aquinas, Luther, and […]
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Clement of Alexandria: Nuances of the Classical God
Clement of Alexandria (c. 150–c. 215) was the head of the Catechetical School of Alexandria (c. 190), and the teacher of Origen. Concerned that Christianity is not seen […]
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Ambrose: A Nicene Defense of Jesus Not Knowing the Day or the Hour ~ Mark 13:32
Ambrose (c. 339–397), was Bishop of Milan (northern Italy). His name is familiar to many because of Augustine, in that it was through Ambrose’s preaching that Augustine was […]
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