One of the things that makes it so difficult to think about how the law applies, or if the law applies, to New Covenant believers is the inconsistent use of the word "law" (greek 'nomos') in the New Testament, especially in Paul. For example, Paul may use the word "law" to refer to the entire … Continue reading The Law and New Covenant Christians, part 2
The Law and New Covenant Christians, part 1
I am currently doing a lot of reading on the Mosaic Covenant and the Law. As a part of this reading, I am being forced to think again how the Law, specifically the Ten Commandments, relates to Christians under the New Covenant. Over the next few weeks, I am hoping to post regularly on this … Continue reading The Law and New Covenant Christians, part 1
When Hate is Love
This week I've been doing a lot of reading for a class I'll be taking in August. The book I was reading last night, Christ and the Covenants, is fantastic. I'd recommend it to everyone. Last night I was reading about the curse of Genesis 3 and it brought to mind this reflection I wrote … Continue reading When Hate is Love
You all know how much I love Piper - I consider him a mentor, though I've never met him. I'm glad he can appreciate people jabbing fun at him. Take a look:"John Piper is Bad"Oh, and bonus points to anyone who can identify all the faces in the video!After you've laughed at that, look at … Continue reading
A Scary Thought
The other day on my Google homepage, this quote popped up in the 'Quote of the Day' box: "The second half of a man's life is made up of nothing but the habits he has acquired during the first half" ~ Fyodor Dostoevsky. Uh, that's a scary thought for someone like me who is, honestly, … Continue reading A Scary Thought
God Entranced 