6 articles.
Biblical Theology is the discipline of seeking to understand individual passages of Scripture and Scripture's overall narrative and theme. It is composed of analyzing individual passages, determining their meaning, theological implications, and doctrines, and synthesizing Scripture's passages and their biblical messages, themes, and doctrines into a comprehensive theology of God's Word. In other words, individual passages are interpreted and related to other passages so that the Bible's overarching narrative and theme are discovered.
December 5, 2024 ⏱ 1 min read draft
Most Christians are unaware that the Bible has more than one priesthood. They are familiar with the well-known priesthood of the Old Testament, and if they are exceptionally savvy, they know it to be called the Levitical Priesthood. Still, most lay Christians often forget the second priesthood.
December 5, 2024 ⏱ 8 min read draft
As said by Cole, "Scripture X needs to be in conversation with Scripture Y and Scripture Z. A tota scriptura approach is necessary" (p. 41). Therefore, it is appropriate to look towards the Epistle of Hebrews in which the author quotes Psalm 8 to inform his audience that Christ for a time was made lower than angels in His incarnation (Heb.
October 10, 2024 ⏱ 16 min read draft
The communicatio idiomatum, or the communication of properties, is a vital doctrine of Christology that safeguards the unity of Christ's person while affirming the integrity of His two natures. It reflects a theological method rooted in Chalcedonian Christology and the Reformed tradition, both of which confess that Christ's natures are without change, confusion, separation, and division. This paper will approach this doctrine from a Trinitarian, Chalcedonian, and Reformed framework, defining it in light of its biblical and historical interpretation, defending it against historical and contemporary distortions, and declaring it essential to proper Christology and the Christian Faith.
October 5, 2024 ⏱ 21 min read draft
The Doctrine of Inseparable Operations is significant in Trinitarian studies and devotion. Because God is one, He also works as one in the economy of salvation; this truth is paramount to understanding God's work in the world and in individuals. Therefore, this paper will explore this doctrine in light of Scripture, Church history, and contemporary opinions, defining, defending, and declaring it central to the Christian Faith.
October 5, 2024 ⏱ 18 min read draft
The relationship between Scripture and tradition has been a central debate in Christian theology for centuries. Theologians have long wrestled with how these two authorities interact and inform one another in the life of the Church. This paper will explore key arguments in this debate, focusing on a classically Protestant position.
October 5, 2024 ⏱ 6 min read draft