Theologians Who Is John Bunyan? December 8, 2011August 29, 2013 The most popular novel in the history of the world was written in prison by a man whose humble beginnings and…
History of Christianity | Theologians Martin Luther’s Ninety-Five Theses September 9, 2011March 5, 2014 History Luther certainly did not intend his Ninety-Five Theses to be a call to reformation, for he did not want…
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…