Fleming Rutledge on Jesus’ remaining completely in character while on the cross. And what a character it is. Jesus waging a battle on the cross. The whole business of the two thrives dramatises the intensity of his struggle to absorb into himself the malice of those who were reviling him, while at the same time …
Preaching that is full of advice about how people can live like Christians can’t transform, only preaching that points people to God’s transforming power in the person and work of Jesus Christ has the hope of change. The conclusion of an article about Luther’s theology by Phillip Cary at First Things. How we have always …
Westminster Larger Catechism – Lord’s Day 16 Q & A 57 Q What benefits has Christ procured by his mediation? A Christ, by his mediation, has procured redemption,1 with all other benefits of the covenant of grace.2 Q & A 58 Q How do we come to be made partakers of the benefits which Christ …
Westminster Larger Catechism – Lord’s Day 15 Q & A 51 Q What was the estate of Christ’s exaltation? A The estate of Christ’s exaltation comprehends his resurrection,1 ascension,2 sitting at the right hand of the Father,3 and his coming again to judge the world.4 Q & A 52 Q How was Christ exalted in …
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