LimpertConfessional - WLS Essay File
... The other reason that I cringe when asked if we are conservative is that the term is too open-ended. Let me illustrate. A classmate of mine was once approached by a pastor from another denomination. This pastor talked on and on about being a conservative pastor too. My friend simply said, “Ma’am, I ...
... The other reason that I cringe when asked if we are conservative is that the term is too open-ended. Let me illustrate. A classmate of mine was once approached by a pastor from another denomination. This pastor talked on and on about being a conservative pastor too. My friend simply said, “Ma’am, I ...
THE OLD PERSPECTIVE ON SECOND
... dispute against the Jews. And yet it is certain that he did not speak there of an infusion of righteousness, viz; whether from faith, or from the works of the law the habit of righteousness should be infused into man, but how the sinner could stand before the judgment seat of God, and obtain a right ...
... dispute against the Jews. And yet it is certain that he did not speak there of an infusion of righteousness, viz; whether from faith, or from the works of the law the habit of righteousness should be infused into man, but how the sinner could stand before the judgment seat of God, and obtain a right ...
On Justification - Mid-America Reformed Seminary
... which the sentence of justification is spoken or assigned to the sinner can have different contexts. Justification, as a declaration of the sinner’s acceptance before God, is never apart from Christ the surety. The verdict itself, however, is something that has an eschatological dimension, being spo ...
... which the sentence of justification is spoken or assigned to the sinner can have different contexts. Justification, as a declaration of the sinner’s acceptance before God, is never apart from Christ the surety. The verdict itself, however, is something that has an eschatological dimension, being spo ...
Efforts to Explain all Existence
... (3x)(Fx v ~Fx) on the grounds that any calculus of predicates based on it 'disagrees with the possibility that the universe may be empty'.1 But was von Wright wrong? I think not. Bergson might have a valid point were he stretching the idea of 'there existing something' until it covered the 'existenc ...
... (3x)(Fx v ~Fx) on the grounds that any calculus of predicates based on it 'disagrees with the possibility that the universe may be empty'.1 But was von Wright wrong? I think not. Bergson might have a valid point were he stretching the idea of 'there existing something' until it covered the 'existenc ...
JESUS AND TRUTH SEEKERS (John 18-19)
... If we reject God as the source of truth we end up being able to prove any ultimate truths and we end up with things like this: (PLAY “The Boy With Striped Pajamas” clip) If there is no way to prove absolute truths that are true for everyone everywhere at every time then the culture or those with the ...
... If we reject God as the source of truth we end up being able to prove any ultimate truths and we end up with things like this: (PLAY “The Boy With Striped Pajamas” clip) If there is no way to prove absolute truths that are true for everyone everywhere at every time then the culture or those with the ...
Christian-4
... And said to Him, “Are You the Coming One, or do we look for another?” 4 Jesus answered and said to them, “Go and tell John the things which you hear and see: 5 “The blind see and the lame walk; the lepers are cleansed and the deaf hear; the dead are raised up and the poor have the gospel preached to ...
... And said to Him, “Are You the Coming One, or do we look for another?” 4 Jesus answered and said to them, “Go and tell John the things which you hear and see: 5 “The blind see and the lame walk; the lepers are cleansed and the deaf hear; the dead are raised up and the poor have the gospel preached to ...
Can We Believe Without Sufficient Evidence? The James/Clifford
... Clifford could respond affirming that, even if there are beneficial consequences following beliefs upon insufficient evidence, that proves neither that we are fulfilling our epistemic duties nor that the belief in question is rational, given that to justify them James brings to light only the passio ...
... Clifford could respond affirming that, even if there are beneficial consequences following beliefs upon insufficient evidence, that proves neither that we are fulfilling our epistemic duties nor that the belief in question is rational, given that to justify them James brings to light only the passio ...
The Reformed Faith - Third Millennium Ministries
... With regard to the order of faith and repentance, it may be remarked, that we can form no conception of a moment of time when the one exists in the soul separate from the other. In point of time, then, faith and repentance necessarily accompany each other; but in the order of nature, faith must prec ...
... With regard to the order of faith and repentance, it may be remarked, that we can form no conception of a moment of time when the one exists in the soul separate from the other. In point of time, then, faith and repentance necessarily accompany each other; but in the order of nature, faith must prec ...
Open article in new window - Third Millennium Ministries
... grace, and the gift of righteousness," Rom. v. 17; -- the "word of promise," Acts ii. 41; -- the "word of God," Acts viii. 14; 1 Thess i. 6; ii. 13; -- the "atonement made by the blood of Christ," Rom. v. 11; -- the "forgiveness of sins," Acts x. 43; xxvi. 18; -- the "promise of the Spirit," Gal. i ...
... grace, and the gift of righteousness," Rom. v. 17; -- the "word of promise," Acts ii. 41; -- the "word of God," Acts viii. 14; 1 Thess i. 6; ii. 13; -- the "atonement made by the blood of Christ," Rom. v. 11; -- the "forgiveness of sins," Acts x. 43; xxvi. 18; -- the "promise of the Spirit," Gal. i ...
study guide - Concordia Theological Seminary
... Scripture" and "How the Seelsorger Cares for His Own Soul" are published in Concordia Pulpit Resources (August-November 2005). A Memoriam published in Lutheran Forum commemorates his service to Christ's church: "The life of Bo Giertz spanned most of this century, at the midpoint of which he was cons ...
... Scripture" and "How the Seelsorger Cares for His Own Soul" are published in Concordia Pulpit Resources (August-November 2005). A Memoriam published in Lutheran Forum commemorates his service to Christ's church: "The life of Bo Giertz spanned most of this century, at the midpoint of which he was cons ...
Dialectical Realism in Theology and Science
... for generating accurate predictions. As long as it does its job as a predictor, we cannot worry about any conflict it might have with the invisible parts of other theories since we do not actually believe in the invisible theoretical parts of the theory. Why is (dialectical) realism so important for ...
... for generating accurate predictions. As long as it does its job as a predictor, we cannot worry about any conflict it might have with the invisible parts of other theories since we do not actually believe in the invisible theoretical parts of the theory. Why is (dialectical) realism so important for ...
slides ppt
... But certainly this cannot be. There exists, therefore, beyond doubt something than which a greater cannot be imagined, both in the understanding and in reality.” (Anselm of Canterbury: Proslogion, Translation by Jonathan Barnes) ...
... But certainly this cannot be. There exists, therefore, beyond doubt something than which a greater cannot be imagined, both in the understanding and in reality.” (Anselm of Canterbury: Proslogion, Translation by Jonathan Barnes) ...
"Against Universalism II: Only Believers are Saved." [first posted 11
... 2) Romans 5:18: This passage does speak of the "justification of life" available to all mankind, and Jesus did die for all mankind (Jn.3:16 etc.). However, we know from the same apostle in the same chapter of this same book that this justification comes only by faith in Jesus Christ (Rom.5:1; 5:9; c ...
... 2) Romans 5:18: This passage does speak of the "justification of life" available to all mankind, and Jesus did die for all mankind (Jn.3:16 etc.). However, we know from the same apostle in the same chapter of this same book that this justification comes only by faith in Jesus Christ (Rom.5:1; 5:9; c ...
the perseverance of faith
... to feed her heart. But wise as she was and prudent as she was, she would not have held out to the end and obtained the blessing she desired for her daughter, if it had not been for her faith. We may be quite sure that the one thing especially noteworthy in this woman’s case was her faith, first, bec ...
... to feed her heart. But wise as she was and prudent as she was, she would not have held out to the end and obtained the blessing she desired for her daughter, if it had not been for her faith. We may be quite sure that the one thing especially noteworthy in this woman’s case was her faith, first, bec ...
Anzai Masahiro
... found that Kant and Wittgenstein did self-restriction on the possibility of cognition and linguistic and they have cut off fertile world and uncertain world.On the other hand,the thought of Whitehead is about such a world. Although,I would defend Kant and Wittgenstein,because of their honesty and si ...
... found that Kant and Wittgenstein did self-restriction on the possibility of cognition and linguistic and they have cut off fertile world and uncertain world.On the other hand,the thought of Whitehead is about such a world. Although,I would defend Kant and Wittgenstein,because of their honesty and si ...
A Critique of the Teachings of Joel Osteen
... A Critique of the Teachings of Joel Osteen Beginning around the early to middle of the twentieth century, there has been an alarming trend in America that sees a rise in churches that are considered Seeker Sensitive and Word of Faith type churches. Seeker Sensitive or Seeker Friendly churches are th ...
... A Critique of the Teachings of Joel Osteen Beginning around the early to middle of the twentieth century, there has been an alarming trend in America that sees a rise in churches that are considered Seeker Sensitive and Word of Faith type churches. Seeker Sensitive or Seeker Friendly churches are th ...
which you can here
... This makes our inquiry even more complicated, for it implies that we cannot derive conscience from an inquiry into human nature – at least not without entertaining the idea of plural natures. On the first premise, that conscience is not natural, we must read Madison’s claim that the “duty is precede ...
... This makes our inquiry even more complicated, for it implies that we cannot derive conscience from an inquiry into human nature – at least not without entertaining the idea of plural natures. On the first premise, that conscience is not natural, we must read Madison’s claim that the “duty is precede ...
Galatians 3:10-21
... (Including the neuter [etc.] ἕν hen); a primary numeral; one: - a (-n, -ny, certain), + abundantly, man, one (another), only, other, some. See also G1527, G3367, G3391, G3762. v21: contrary G2596 κατά kata kat-ah' A primary particle; (preposition) down (in place or time), in varied relations (acc ...
... (Including the neuter [etc.] ἕν hen); a primary numeral; one: - a (-n, -ny, certain), + abundantly, man, one (another), only, other, some. See also G1527, G3367, G3391, G3762. v21: contrary G2596 κατά kata kat-ah' A primary particle; (preposition) down (in place or time), in varied relations (acc ...
Unicity of god, multiciply of mysticisms
... dialogue of experiences that it advocates. One final observation: when (from my Christian perspective) I speak of «spiritual experience» as a synonym of mysticism, I am not referring simply to an experience of the non-material, but to an experience given by the Holy Spirit of God whose action, accor ...
... dialogue of experiences that it advocates. One final observation: when (from my Christian perspective) I speak of «spiritual experience» as a synonym of mysticism, I am not referring simply to an experience of the non-material, but to an experience given by the Holy Spirit of God whose action, accor ...
Word - Saint Mary`s Press
... any person in your life who is of good moral character and you will recognize the same relationship at work. In short, the virtues serve as the foundation for consistent responses to the many moral decisions people face in their lives, and define who they are as persons. So what are the virtues and ...
... any person in your life who is of good moral character and you will recognize the same relationship at work. In short, the virtues serve as the foundation for consistent responses to the many moral decisions people face in their lives, and define who they are as persons. So what are the virtues and ...
Virtues - Saint Mary`s Press
... any person in your life who is of good moral character and you will recognize the same relationship at work. In short, the virtues serve as the foundation for consistent responses to the many moral decisions people face in their lives, and define who they are as persons. So what are the virtues and ...
... any person in your life who is of good moral character and you will recognize the same relationship at work. In short, the virtues serve as the foundation for consistent responses to the many moral decisions people face in their lives, and define who they are as persons. So what are the virtues and ...
Lesson 31
... except the God kind. That is the only kind he has! This God kind of faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the Word of God. In other words, God gives the God kind of faith, and causes it to come into the hearts of those who hear the word of God. No wonder Jesus said, take heed what you hear Mark 4:2 ...
... except the God kind. That is the only kind he has! This God kind of faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the Word of God. In other words, God gives the God kind of faith, and causes it to come into the hearts of those who hear the word of God. No wonder Jesus said, take heed what you hear Mark 4:2 ...
Moral truth: relational properties
... The ‘is-ought gap’ • (Natural) facts do not entail moral judgments: – Hume: ‘this ought…expresses some new relation [of which it] seems altogether inconceivable, how this new relation can be a deduction from others, which are entirely different from it’. ...
... The ‘is-ought gap’ • (Natural) facts do not entail moral judgments: – Hume: ‘this ought…expresses some new relation [of which it] seems altogether inconceivable, how this new relation can be a deduction from others, which are entirely different from it’. ...
Moral truth: relational properties
... The ‘is-ought gap’ • (Natural) facts do not entail moral judgments: – Hume: ‘this ought…expresses some new relation [of which it] seems altogether inconceivable, how this new relation can be a deduction from others, which are entirely different from it’. ...
... The ‘is-ought gap’ • (Natural) facts do not entail moral judgments: – Hume: ‘this ought…expresses some new relation [of which it] seems altogether inconceivable, how this new relation can be a deduction from others, which are entirely different from it’. ...
A Friendly Guide to Westphal
... Protestants) and Enlightenment thinkers wanted to leave that behind. While some rejected religion, others wanted to define a new type of religion to bring people together (“foster moral unity”). They wanted to make religion objective so that everyone could agree and live in peace. What to write abou ...
... Protestants) and Enlightenment thinkers wanted to leave that behind. While some rejected religion, others wanted to define a new type of religion to bring people together (“foster moral unity”). They wanted to make religion objective so that everyone could agree and live in peace. What to write abou ...