Category Archives: Union with Christ

18
Jul

A Scripture Reading and a Brief Exposition, and then a Baptism

Your browser does not support the audio element. Podcast Powered By Podbean Exodus 10:7-11 Then Pharaoh’s servants said to him, “How long shall this man be a snare to us? Let the men go, that they may serve the LORD their … Continue reading →

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3
Jun

Luther’s rejection of the obligation to travel back in time to track sins

As for the article of Hus that “it is not necessary for salvation to believe the Roman Church superior to all others” I do not care whether this comes from Wyclif or from Hus. I know that innumerable Greeks have … Continue reading →

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21
May

From Luther to Leithart

I haven’t had time to blog in awhile and tonight is no exception. I’m supposed to be working on a fundraising letter. But this entry from Peter, while being excellent and obvious in its own right, also demands to be … Continue reading →

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30
Nov

I’d rather believe in prevenient grace and justification by faith

The sinner receives the initial grace of regeneration on the basis of the imputed righteousness of Christ. Consequently, the merits of Christ must have been imputed to him before his regeneration. But while this consideration leads to the conclusion that … Continue reading →

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28
Nov

The Real Presence of Christ in the Lord’s Supper — Why it matters

Why it matters will depend on a host of inferences. Not everyone makes the same inferences from the same principles. Systems can go in different directions. I can say everything at once in this brief post. Not going to try. … Continue reading →

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29
Apr

The great exchange means you are dealing with Jesus in that Christian who sinned against you

So if you consider me your partner, receive him as you would receive me. If he has wronged you at all, or owes you anything, charge that to my account. I, Paul, write this with my own hand: I will … Continue reading →

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7
Apr

Rough audio of the John Williamson Nevin’s introduction to “The Mystical Presence”

The Mystical Presence: A Vindication of the Reformed or Calvinistic Doctrine of the Holy Eucharist audio This was done in one sitting without corrections. I’ll need to improve the sound and find a way to do some editing before I … Continue reading →

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6
Apr

From John Williamson Nevin’s introduction to Philip Schaff’s “The Principle of Protestantism”

The work will not be regarded by puseyites and papists as a plea in their favor. Rather, if I am not much mistaken, it will be felt by them, so far as it may come under their observation, to be … Continue reading →

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5
Apr

Formulating Nevin’s Doctrine, Real Union or Legal Fiction 4

CONTINUED Since Nevin was never particularly interested in original sin per se, he never systematically set forth his position on the subject. He says enough, however, for us to summarize a systematic position: Adam was the natural root of the … Continue reading →

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14
Mar

The King who became to us wisdom from God

Where is the one who is wise? Where is the scribe? Where is the debater of this age? Has not God made foolish the wisdom of the world? For since, in the wisdom of God, the world did not know … Continue reading →

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