Forensic Imputation in 2 Corinthians 5:21: A Response to Ybarra’s Ontological Interpretation

In his exegesis of 2 Corinthians 5:21, Erick Ybarra argues against the traditional Protestant understanding of forensic imputation, proposing instead that Paul teaches ontological transformation through union with Christ. According to Ybarra, Christ was “made sin” by assuming the Adamic … Continue reading Forensic Imputation in 2 Corinthians 5:21: A Response to Ybarra’s Ontological Interpretation

“All Things” and the Cosmos: Debunking Dan McClellan’s Denial of Creation ex Nihilo

Introduction Genesis 1 has long been a flashpoint of interpretive debate, especially regarding how it portrays God’s creative work (“creation out of nothing” versus ordering pre-existent chaos) and the meaning of humanity being made “in the image of God.” Biblical … Continue reading “All Things” and the Cosmos: Debunking Dan McClellan’s Denial of Creation ex Nihilo

“From One Man”: Acts 17, Image Theology, and the Collapse of Mahler’s Sanctification Hierarchy

A Theological Review of the White vs. Mahler Debate Resolution: “God can sanctify blacks just as much as He does whites.” 1. Framing the Resolution Though provocatively phrased, the debate centers on a precise theological question: Does God providentially sanctify … Continue reading “From One Man”: Acts 17, Image Theology, and the Collapse of Mahler’s Sanctification Hierarchy

Misreading the Bread of Life: Ferris and the Flesh-Spirit Divide in John 6

📖 Series: Responding to Ferris on John 6 Analysis of Ferris’s Eucharistic Interpretation: Challenges and InconsistenciesA final critique addressing logical, doctrinal, and scriptural inconsistencies in Ferris’s view. Metaphorical Musings: Analyzing Ferris’ Approach to John 6 in “How to Be Christian”An … Continue reading Misreading the Bread of Life: Ferris and the Flesh-Spirit Divide in John 6

Why ‘Eating Jesus’ Means Believing: A Biblical Answer to Ferris

📖 Series: Responding to Ferris on John 6 Analysis of Ferris’s Eucharistic Interpretation: Challenges and InconsistenciesA final critique addressing logical, doctrinal, and scriptural inconsistencies in Ferris’s view. Metaphorical Musings: Analyzing Ferris’ Approach to John 6 in “How to Be Christian”An … Continue reading Why ‘Eating Jesus’ Means Believing: A Biblical Answer to Ferris