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DiscipleSHAPE: a paradigm for forming Christians
The one where I begin to roughly sketch a model for disciple-making and disciple-shaping that looks, in some ways, awfully familiar; and is sure to be pooh-poohed by the experts.
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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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The Athanasian Creed from Scripture, lines 34-37, part two
These lines of the Creed clarify the oneness of Christ. Christ isn’t two persons, one divine and one human; neither is the divine nature dissolved in the human, nor vice versa. He is One Christ with two natures.
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The Boat You Want to Be In (Mark 6:45-52)
In a sermon delivered June 23, 2024, I explain that the story of Jesus walking on the water shows us how He blesses His people in the storms of life.
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Who’s afraid of Sola Fide?
The one where I explain that the grace to do good works can only be received through faith, while quoting Martin Luther, St. Augustine, and Kris Kristofferson.
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According to the portion of faith: What does Romans 12:6 mean?
The one where I explain an often oddly translated and therefore often misunderstood passage in Romans.
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Water, Bread, and Wine
Some unoriginal thoughts on God imparting spiritual blessings through physical means.
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The Athanasian Creed from Scripture, Lines 34-37, part 1
This post introduces lines 34-37 of the Creed, explaining why a proper understanding of the Incarnation is essential to Christian faith and practice.
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The Athanasian Creed from Scripture, Lines 31-33
Lines 31-33 define the hypostatic union—that is the two natures of Christ: truly God and truly Man.
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