Proper Theology Proper (2) – the greatest discovery
Of all the needs we have on this planet, the greatest is for our lives to be filled with the reality of God. The idea of God or notions about him are not enough. In the first post of this […]
Proper Theology Proper (1) – Why the Doctrine of God?
Theology being the queen of the sciences and philosophy her handmaid, we can surely think of Theology Proper as king over all theology and philosophy. Why is this hierarchy of ideas important? Our Doctrine of God is at the headwaters […]
The Modern Neutered Male v Strong Men
The world needs strong men. The world is built on strong men. Strong men are not toxic. This is fact because the world has thrived on the life and labor of its strong men. . Recent APA guidelines and Gillette […]
meditation on Epiphany: two kings and two ways of power
. A few thoughts on reasons to remember Epiphany As this day of worship comes to a close my thoughts linger on Epiphany. Today is the first Sunday after Christmastide. What is Christmastide? Christmastide is also called the Twelve Days […]
Is God’s love “reckless”?
Quick Answer: No [said in a gentle, non-Pharisaical, non-Grinchie tone], because God himself is not “reckless.” God’s agape (intentional covenant love) – like his perfect Being – is on the opposite extreme of reckless. God’s agape is everlasting (Jer 31:3; […]
The Extra Calvinisticum – some resources
image: A Scottish Sacrament, by Henry John Dobson (credit below) What is the Extra Calvinisticum? The Extra Calvinisticum is an expression which Luther used to describe (pejoratively) the Reformed view of the Lord’s Supper concerning the Real Presence. […]
