The Mechanics of Sound Theology
In our last post we considered how sound theology impacts our understanding and the way we live. The essence of sound theology is the application of Scripture to our lives. God’s Word is given to illuminate the…
Sound Theology and a Life of Meaning
In our last post, we considered the importance of theology in a world where people increasingly define themselves in terms of their feelings and psychological impressions rather objective reality. Today’s society likewise assesses truth subjectively,…
The Importance of Sound Theology in an Emotive World
There has been a gradual but revolutionary shift in society’s understanding of personal identity and authenticity. The seeds of this particular change were sown over two centuries ago with the Romantic movement in the arts and…
The Sacrifices of God’s People Part 7
After a two-week departure to consider the monumental decision overturning Roe v. Wade and the idolatry of independence opposing it, we now return to the series, “The Sacrifices of God’s People,” for the conclusion. The…
The Idol of Independence
Yesterday was Independence Day, the annual commemoration of July 4, 1776 when members of the Continental Congress put quill to paper to ratify the Declaration of Independence. 246 years later, the founding fathers could never have imagined…
Raging Against the Right to Life
I am postponing the concluding blog in our series on “The Sacrifices of God’s People” to reflect on the reversal of Roe v. Wade. The egregious federal ruling issued Janusary 3, 1973 mandated access to abortion…
The Sacrifices of God’s People Part 6
In our last post, we considered Paul’s description of our sacrifice to God in Romans 12:1. Through Christ, the Great High Priest, all those He redeems become priests who no longer need an earthly mediator…
The Sacrifices of God’s People Part 5
In our last post, we considered our priestly duties of bringing spiritual sacrifices before the Father. The Father can only accept our sacrifices of praise, generosity, and good works because Christ has offered Himself as the…
The Sacrifices of God’s People Part 4
In our last post, we considered how Christ’s work as our Great High Priest has wrought a change in our identity. We have passed from death unto life. We have been rescued from the Kingdom of Darkness…
The Sacrifices of God’s People Part 3
In our last post, we saw that blood sacrifices were necessary for atonement. We also considered how the Old Testament sacrificial system foreshadowed Christ’s atoning sacrifice as well as our responsory sacrifices of gratitude, generosity, and…