Category: eschatology
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Reflections on the Persistent Widow
The one where I explore fruitful routes for interpreting Jesus’ story of the persistent widow: the rightness of seeking justice; the Church as a widow in this age; and the matter of time.
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The Athanasian Creed from Scripture: Lines 41-43
Lines 41-43 of the Athanasian Creed provide a thumbnail sketch of the resurrection and final judgment.
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The Athanasian Creed from Scripture, Line 38
Having established the right doctrine of the Person of Christ, line 38 begins the doctrine of the work of Christ. A future post will focus on the difficult clause: “He descended into hell.” Stay tuned!
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On the Cherubim with the Flaming Sword (Genesis 3:22-24)
The one where I explain how the cherubim with the flaming sword at the east of the garden of Eden demonstrate God’s mercy; guide us through the Old Testament temple and sacrifices; and teach us to look to Christ alone for salvation.
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The Incarnation didn’t end at Christ’s Ascension
The one where I explain that Christ still has a body, and exegete the thorny passage 1 Corinthians 15:45.
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What we will be has not yet appeared (1 John 3:2)
The one where I preached about what it means for those with profound disabilities that humans are in the image of God.
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Flesh & Bone & Broiled Fish: an Easter sermon (Luke 24:36-43)
Text of my sermon for April 9, 2023. What does it mean for our faith; for the Lord’s Supper; and for our future that Christ has been raised with a body? (There’s also an intense footnote at the end clearing up some confusion some seem to have about 1 Corinthians 15:45, 50 regarding the bodily…
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Why Christians Have Nothing to Fear on Judgment Day (No, seriously!)
The one where I attempt to detangle a veritable rat king of unhealthy teaching regarding final judgment, to remind believers that for those in Christ, final judgment will be by grace alone, through faith alone, in Christ alone—just like the rest of our salvation.
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