Bible | Holy Spirit Missional Pneumatology: The Samaritans and the Spirit August 9, 2009August 29, 2013 The Samaritans and the Spirit In Acts 8, the Samaritans believe the gospel that Philip preaches, and then they are…
Bible | Holy Spirit Missional Pneumatology: Pentecost August 7, 2009August 29, 2013 Pentecost Is a Prophecy-Fufilling Event The experience of the Spirit on Pentecost is a fulfillment of the prophecy of John…
Bible | Holy Spirit Missional Pneumatology: Salvation History in Acts August 5, 2009August 29, 2013 The Holy Spirit Introduces Himself Acts records an exciting period in the life of the church. It is obvious that…
Bible | Holy Spirit Missional Pneumatology: Redemption Applied August 3, 2009August 29, 2013 Who the Holy Spirit Is Who is the Holy Spirit and what does he do? Answering these questions requires discussing…
History of Christianity | Theologians Calvin on Faith: Assurance and Knowledge July 23, 2009August 29, 2013 Faith Rests on Knowledge According to Calvin, in conversion the mind is renewed to appreciate the message of the Incarnation…
History of Christianity | Theologians Calvin on Faith: Grace and Repentance July 21, 2009August 29, 2013 Legal vs. Evangelical Repentance Immediately after developing his robust definition of faith in InstitutesIII.2.ii, Calvin discusses repentance and grace in…
History of Christianity | Theologians Calvin on Faith: Illumination by the Holy Spirit July 16, 2009August 29, 2013 The Holy Spirit’s Work Calvin’s defines faith not in terms of a book accredited by the Spirit; rather, faith has…
History of Christianity | Theologians Calvin on Faith: The Gratuitous Promise July 14, 2009August 29, 2013 Christ as the Object of Faith According to Calvin, the content of the knowledge of faith is very narrow and…
History of Christianity | Theologians Calvin on Faith: Christ and His Gospel July 10, 2009August 29, 2013 Christian Faith: Not What You Thought It Was What does “faith” mean? For centuries it was associated with specific knowledge…