[Book Review] Brandon Crowe, The Lord Jesus Christ

Crowe, Brandon D. The Lord Jesus Christ: The Biblical Doctrine of the Person and Work of Christ. Bellingham, WA: Lexham Academic, 2023. Author and Volume Series Brandon Crowe, a scholar in the fields of the New Testament, biblical theology, and the early church, offers his extensive knowledge and experience in this book on Christology. CroweContinue reading “[Book Review] Brandon Crowe, The Lord Jesus Christ”

[Book Review] Neal Blough, Christology of Anabaptist Pilgram Marpeck

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”

[Book Review] Martin Chemnitz, The Two Natures in Christ

Martin Chemnitz Martin Chemnitz was born in Treuenbrietzen, Germany, on November 9, 1522. In 1545, he studied at the university in Wittenberg, where he met Philipp Melanchton and heard Martin Luther preach at the chapel. Though the university was disrupted by war, he completed his master’s in Königsberg in 1548 and later became a librarianContinue reading “[Book Review] Martin Chemnitz, The Two Natures in 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”

Christological Servanthood

Christians are called to serve one another in love (Gal. 5:13). But the main takeaway–for this post–from the cited passage is the call to serve. As Christians, we bear the name of Christ in our identity. Meaning, we ought to conform in Christ-likeness and exemplify Christ’s life in our lives to others for God’s glory.Continue reading “Christological Servanthood”

Lesson 2: Divine Revelation

by John Paul Arceno | April 4, 2020 Since God revealed Himself, then the possibility to know Him is now open for humanity. Take note that it was God who initiated this revelation of Himself. Throughout history, God’s presence was felt. He works actively in our history. He is not just a Creator of theContinue reading “Lesson 2: Divine Revelation”