I read this tonight in an article. I love it. It's so hopeful and makes me think I need to read more Luther. "This life, therefore, is not righteousness but growth in righteousness; not health but healing; not being but becoming; not rest but exercise. We are not yet what we shall be, but we … Continue reading For Mark, cause he likes Luther
The Law and New Covenant Christians, part 3
So the question has been posed, "what is the law". I offered my definition as the "revealed will of God that binds creature (creation) to obey". I like my definition. That same day I read the first chapter of Thomas Schreiner's book, The Law and it's Fulfillment. The chapter, "The Meaning of the Term Law … Continue reading The Law and New Covenant Christians, part 3
Have Fun Learning Greek
I stumbled upon this today and love it. I'm going to use it to refresh some of my Greek skills (I barely had any to begin with and since they've been in the drawer for seven years, they've all but vanished. So sad). Anyway, this guy is awesome and if you've ever thought, "Hey, I'd … Continue reading Have Fun Learning Greek
The Law and New Covenant Christians, part 2
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
God Entranced 