To understand the theological landscape of early Christians, then, we need to understand where they saw both continuities and discontinuities with the philosophies of their day.
Gregory the Great and Pastoral Care
But suffice it to say that Gregory’s model of ministry should serve as a clarion call for pastors ministering in an environment that not only pulls us out of our inner selves but from those in whose service we find ourselves.
3 Ways Baptists Add Their Voice to the Church Catholic’s Choir
Baptists have a voice to contribute to the church catholic’s choir. We should be proud of being Baptists!
Reading and Writing Charitably with Augustine
Personally, I’ve found his thoughts on charitable reading and writing to be worth carrying over into all other theological works, and even reading and writing in general, regardless of the topic.
Was it Possible for Jesus to Sin?
So, here are five biblical-theological reasons to affirm Jesus’s impeccability: that he was unable to and never even desired to sin.
The Day of Wrath, and an Apocalyptic Scowl
When discussing Jesus’s humanity—perhaps specifically his “temptations” or human frailty—it’s natural to ask if he could have sinned during his earthly ministry.
What Was the Antiochene School of Interpretation?
The ancient “school” in Antioch, though sometimes assessed with respect to Christology, is commonly identified by its unique contributions to biblical hermeneutics.
Christmas in Darkness
For all of its joy and mirth and light, Christmas doesn’t actually bring an end to our darkness. No one needs to tell us this.
The Importance of Holy Week
This coming Sunday marks the beginning of Holy Week. But for many of us who have grown up in Baptist churches, celebrating Holy Week has not been a long-standing tradition that we have practiced.