Blough, Neal. Christ In Our Midst: Incarnation, Church and Discipleship in the Theology of Pligram Marpeck. Kitchener, Ontario: Pandora Press, 2007. Neal Blough on Pilgram Marpeck Neal Blough’s book aims to “analyze and present” Pilgram Marpeck’s theology. Blough introduces Marpeck by laying out the historical landscape prior to the peak of the Reformation era. DueContinue reading “[Book Review] Neal Blough, Christology of Anabaptist Pilgram Marpeck”
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[Book Review] St. Cyril of Alexandria, On the Unity of Christ
St. Cyril of Alexandria. On the Unity of Christ. Translated by John Anthony McGuckin. Crestwood, NY: St. Vladimir’s Seminary Press, 1995. Translator’s Context John Anthony McGuckin, the translator, wrote an introduction to the work of Cyril of Alexandira On the Unity of Christ. He is a patristic and Byzantine scholar who has taught at ColumbiaContinue reading “[Book Review] St. Cyril of Alexandria, On the Unity of Christ”
[Book Review] St. Athanasius, On the Incarnation
St. Athanasius the Great. On the Incarnation. Eastern Orthodox Books: n.d. Author’s Context Athanasius the Great (c. 299-373 AD), also known as Athanasius of Alexandria, “was the formidable opponent of Arianism in the Roman Empire.”[1] In the broad context of Athanasius’ On the Incarnation (318 AD), he was dealing with the Arian controversy throughout hisContinue reading “[Book Review] St. Athanasius, On the Incarnation”
The Love of God in Christ
Unexpressed love or hiding your feelings towards someone tends to become a frustration or a future regret. But our God is not like that. He has chosen to reveal and demonstrate his love to his children. As written in Romans 5:8, “But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were stillContinue reading “The Love of God in Christ”
Holiness, Jesus’ sinlessness
Holiness, again, is a term we will be hearing in the next few weeks because of the upcoming Holy Week season. However, in this short post, our aim as Christians is to understand the word ‘holiness’ from a Christ-centered perspective. Christ is holy and is sinless. In theological terms, the sinlessness of Christ is referredContinue reading “Holiness, Jesus’ sinlessness”
Jesus Christ is Lord
Baptist historian and former missionary to the Philippines, Dr. Leslie Hill, argues that the Lordship of Christ is a Baptist distinctive. I do believe that this doctrine is essential; however, it is not distinctive solely of the Baptists but of Christianity as a whole. John Frame noted that the name “Lord” is found over 7000Continue reading “Jesus Christ is Lord”
“I AM” Jesus
The preexistence of Jesus Christ is foundational in Christology. This doctrine grounds the eternal nature of the Second Person of the Trinity. Jesus is fully aware and truly intentional with the purpose of His coming as the God who redeems His people—a divine entry into history from eternity. In John 8: 58, Jesus declared thatContinue reading ““I AM” Jesus”
Only Jesus
Other forms of Christianity have noted that they do not worship Mary but rather they venerate her. This kind of veneration is higher than any other saints (like the apostles) but lower to God. However, while they can define their own definition of the term, it is clearly stated in the Bible that worship, reverence,Continue reading “Only Jesus”
Jesus, the Blessed Hope
Why do Christians suffer? Making this question more personal, why do we experience suffering? This essay does not try to explain theodicy but will encourage the readers to yearn for the blessed hope. In fact, we are saved “in hope” (Rom 8:24). The problem for many Christians is that, in their midst of trials andContinue reading “Jesus, the Blessed Hope”
The Mind of Christ
What does “the mind of Christ” means? It pertains to one’s inner thought—a priori—basically, a mindset of Christlikeness. Specifically, in this context basing on Philippians 2:1-5, it points to humility—a selfless kind of attitude. This Christlike character is the one that “values others above themselves” (v. 4). Christ’s mind does not merely think about oneselfContinue reading “The Mind of Christ”
John&Paul's Reflections 