Christology, the atonement

Resources •      Studies in Theology, L. Boettner, Eerdmans, 1947, pp. 270-339 •      Studies in Theology, James Denney, Hodder & Stoughton, 1895, p. 100, "The work of Christ in relation to sin—the N.T. doctrine of atonement" •      Studies in Theology, James Denney, Hodder & Stoughton, 1895, p. 125, "the work of Christ in relation to sin—inadequate … Continue reading “Christology, the atonement”

Christology

Resource •      Unraveling the Big Questions About God, K. Boa, Zondervan, 1988, pp. 24ff •      The Historical Development of the Doctrine of Christ, J. Hannah, Walvoord: A Tribute, Donald Campbell, ed., Moody, 1982, p. 127. •      Perspectives on Evangelical Theology, K. Kantzer, S. Gundry, Baker, 1979, "Christology from Above and Christology from Below:” •      A … Continue reading “Christology”

Christmas, incarnation

It Cost … •      It cost Mary and Joseph the comforts of home during a long period of exile in Egypt to protect the little babe. •      It cost mothers, in and around Bethlehem, the massacre of their babies by the cruel order of Herod. •      It cost the shepherds the complacency of their shepherd’s … Continue reading “Christmas, incarnation”

Christlikeness

To Be Like Christ When the wife of missionary Adoniram Judson told him that a newspaper article likened him to some of the apostles, Judson replied, “I do not want to be like a Paul or any mere man. I want to be like Christ. I want to follow Him only, copy His teachings, drink … Continue reading “Christlikeness”

Christian Service

Men Wanted Early in this century a London newspaper carried an advertisement that read: “Men wanted for hazardous darkness, and constant danger. Safe return doubtful. Honor and recognition in case of success.” The ad, signed by famous Arctic explorer Sir Ernest Shackleton, brought Inquiries from thousands of men. Commenting on this in his book Be … Continue reading “Christian Service”

Christian Life

The Path We Tred From valley to valley out over the hilltops, From sunshine to fog like the darkest of night; So we follow the Lord down life’s winding pathway, And walk much by faith and little by sight. ‘Twould be easy to see were His presence like lightning, And easy to hear if like … Continue reading “Christian Life”

Christianity

A Social Penicillin Rector says, “Religion is a social penicillin, lethal against a wide array of behavioral pathogens.” He cites a study of black inner-city youth by Harvard University’s Richard Freeman: Boys who regularly attend church are 50% less likely to commit crimes. They are 54% less likely to use drugs and 47% less likely … Continue reading “Christianity”