Archive for October 2003
Passive Righteousness Part 2
“Passive Righteousness” (part 2 of 2) by Martin Luther [“Stand fast therefore in the liberty by which Christ has made us free, and do not be entangled again with a yoke of bondage … For in Christ Jesus neither circumcision nor uncircumcision avails anything, but faith working through love … For you, brethren, have been…
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“Passive Righteousness” part 1 by Martin Luther [“Knowing that a man is not justified by the works of the law but by faith in Jesus Christ, even we have believed in Christ Jesus, that we might be justified by faith in Christ and not by the works of the law; for by the works of…
Read MoreRelating Theology to Life
How should theology relate to life? The epistles of Paul address this question by their very structure. Notice this pattern: Romans 1-11 are primarily doctrinal; chapters 12-16 are practical. Ephesians 1-3 are doctrinal; chapters 4-6 are practical. Colossians 1-2 are doctrinal; chapters 3-4 are practical. Why did the Holy Spirit inspire this pattern? The key…
Read MoreThe Battleground of the Soul (Part 2)
“Blessed are you, Simon … My Father (has revealed it unto you)” (Matt. 16:17; See vs. 13-25). “He [Jesus] … said unto Peter, Get behind Me, Satan” (Matt. 16:23). “Simon … Satan asked to have you … but I made supplication for you” (Luke 22:31-32). The Ground Of Satan’s Power (a) The World (b) Uncrucified…
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