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Category Archives: Theology
The Cruciform God: Righteousness and Faith, Part 1
We’re continuing our study of Michael J. Gorman’s Inhabiting the Cruciform God. The material in this post isn’t in the book. But it occurred to me while reading the book, and it’s built on and, I think, consistent with what’s … Continue reading
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The Cruciform God: Chapter 2, Gal 2:15-21, Part 2
We’re continuing our study of Michael J. Gorman’s Inhabiting the Cruciform God. (Gal 2:16b) … so we also have believed in Christ Jesus, in order to be justified by [the faithfulness of] Christ and not by works of the law, … Continue reading
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The Cruciform God: Chapter 2, Gal 2:15-21, Part 1
We’re continuing our study of Michael J. Gorman’s Inhabiting the Cruciform God. Gorman offers an extensive interpretation of Gal 2:15-21 to explain “justification” in Paul. Now, among scholars, there’s quite an extensive debate going on regarding how to understand Paul … Continue reading
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The Cruciform God: Chapter 2, The Faith of Jesus
We’re continuing our study of Michael J. Gorman’s Inhabiting the Cruciform God. [In the book, Gorman only mentions this argument, assuming that it’s well known to his readers. But it’s a linchpin argument for his book, and so I lay … Continue reading
Election: John 6:44 and the Passover, Part 3
John 12:32 But there’s more to it. You see, Jesus wasn’t trying to prove or disprove Calvin. He was speaking about something else entirely. To see it, we next return to — (John 12:32) “But I, when I am lifted … Continue reading
The Cruciform God: Colt McCoy, For Example
Regular readers know that I’m a big Alabama football fan. That doesn’t mean I don’t respect and appreciate other teams, including even Texas. I mean, who’d you rather beat than a team you respect? Here are two videos from Colt … Continue reading
The Cruciform God: Introduction and Chapter One, The Self-Emptying God, Part 3
We’re continuing our study of Michael J. Gorman’s Inhabiting the Cruciform God. Husbands and wives I need to mention another example of the importance of this understanding of the nature of God. It’s has to do with marriage and the … Continue reading
Election: John 6:44 and the Passover, Part 2
“Draw” And so, we come to John 6:44. (John 6:44) “No one can come to me unless the Father who sent me draws him, and I will raise him up at the last day.” Now, Jesus doesn’t suddenly change the … Continue reading
The Cruciform God: Introduction and Chapter One, The Self-Emptying God, Part 2
We’re continuing our study of Michael J. Gorman’s Inhabiting the Cruciform God. Exaltation Gorman explains that God’s exaltation of Jesus was not a promotion but a proclamation of what was always true but is now shown to be true — … Continue reading
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Election: John 6:44 and the Passover, Part 1
Prevenient grace One of the standard proof texts for prevenient grace is — (John 6:44 ESV) No one can come to me unless the Father who sent me draws him. And I will raise him up on the last day. … Continue reading
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