Torrance is an interesting writer who has grappled well with the relationship between an eternal God and a time-bound universe, particularly in the light of the incarnation. But at times he is remarkably difficult to understand. Take for example this argument:
Archive for the ‘Theology’ Category
I note what promises to be an intriguing and informative blog, ελληνιστι γινωσκεις; (“Do you know Greek?”). The author, Daniel Phillips, is committed to the study of the Greek New Testament and I look forward to his insights.
I have been requested to put online an essay examining whether Christians should have anything to do with the medium of film. Do read it, and feel welcome to comment on the essay or to correct me.
Luke 2.29-32, sometimes called the nunc dimittis from its first two words in Latin, is a beautiful piece of poetry with which Simeon greets the baby Jesus.
At the request of a friend, I have put online an essay in response to the question: “‘Sacrifice and anger are not directly related.’ (Goldingay) Discuss with particular reference to Leviticus.”
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"There remains, then, a Sabbath-rest for the people of God; for anyone who enters God's rest also rests from his own work, just as God did from his." (Hebrews 9.9-10, NIV)
The story is familiar to many of us. Elijah prays in a mountain cave because he thinks God's covenant is in danger of failing because all of God's faithful people but he have been destroyed. Then he listens for God and is at last rewarded by hearing a whisper (sometimes translated as a "still, small voice").
Tim Keller spoke recently at the multi-faith Service of Remembrance and Peace for 9/11 Victims' Families held at Ground Zero. His talk, though brief, set forward the Christian hope. He did not preach the gospel, but what he did speak was radiant with godly light.
We all know what it is to play warfare in mock battle, that it means to imitate everything just as it is in war. The troops are drawn up, they march into the field, seriousness is evident in every eye, but also courage and enthusiasm, the orderlies rush back and forth intrepidly, the commander’s voice is heard, the signals, the battle cry, the volley of musketry, the thunder of cannon–everything exactly as in war, lacking only one thing … the danger.
There is an astonishing amount of theological course material freely available online. In particular, two web sites have distinguished themselves by their course offerings. Covenant Worldwide make available 21 courses from Covenant Theological Seminary:
