About three years ago, the Reformed quarters of the Internet were consumed with a fiery debate over the doctrine of the Trinity. Fast forward, and we find the Spin revisiting the topic today with Glenn Butner. He’s assistant professor of theology and Christian ministry at Sterling College, and author of The Son Who Learned Obedience: A Theological Case Against the Eternal Submission of the Son.
In his book, Glenn deals with the main question: Is Jesus in eternal submission to the Father, as the second divine Person of the Trinity? Or, was His submission only in His human life on earth, as a result of the incarnation? The topic is a critical one, for its implications can have a domino effect, knocking over a number of essential Christian doctrines.
Is there a problem in appealing to the doctrine of the Trinity to answer questions about the roles of husbands and wives? What roles do confessionalism and tradition play in this matter? You’re about to find out!
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Current discussions of the Reformers and the doctrine of God reveal that Etienne Gilson's comment on what makes a competent philosopher applies just as much to competent theologians.
The Christian Faith is a dogmatic faith, defined by creeds and confessions. And Systematic Theology is vital to understanding exactly what those creeds and confessions mean.
Biblical Theology offers useful insights but is not the Bible's whole message.
The theology of the great ecumenical creeds and the Protestant confessions is shaped by the history of theological controversy. Knowledge of that history is therefore important to understanding their content.
A panel discussion with some old friends led me to reflect again on a pressing problem in the Reformed world.
Did the APA really take away the man card?
My arms still haven't grown tired.
After listening to the In the No miniseries on Radiolab, I'm glad to hear more detailed talk about consent. But it's sad to hear how lost people are when discussing friendship, love, sex, power, and freedom.
The Evil of Evils and the Freedom of Holiness
The Contributors
Each of our contributors post here regularly, sharing their wit and wisdom on a wide variety of topics. Read more at each of their individual blogs, listed below.
Carl Trueman
Postcards from Palookaville
Pastor and teacher of church history, this anti-celebrity "celebrity” dreams about what might have been, had he played his cards right. See all of Carl’s posts »
Todd Pruitt
1517
Always Texan, once Southern Baptist, now Presbyterian, he exhibits a high regard for BASE jumping, interpretive dance, and puppies. See all of Todd's posts »
Aimee Byrd
Housewife Theologian
Driving her kids all over tarnation, and her husband crazy, this tender-loving, cut-throat theologian packs a punch... or Nunchuck. See all of Aimee's posts »
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