Mindwarden recently argued that Calvinism is internally incoherent when it comes to human nature, sin, and the incarnation. His claim is that Reformed theology “can’t have it both ways”—that if sin is accidental, humanity remains ontologically unchanged, but if sin … Continue reading How Bad Are We?: Refuting Mindwarden on Human Nature
By Jimmy Stephens What follows is a critique of Tyler’s Medium article titled, “Conditional Forgiveness and Reformed Orthodoxy.” There are a number of errors to be observed, some conceptual, others exegetical. I cannot be exhaustive, but we shall cover what’s … Continue reading Deadly Guilt or Fatherly Displeasure? What the Reformed Confessions Actually Teach
By Jimmy Stephens Introduction Christianity teaches God is the creator of all things. This Creatorhood encompasses not only physical objects like planets or the human body, but every fact whatsoever. God creates not only galaxies and physical laws, but truth … Continue reading From Creation to Determinism: The Word Who Made Human Choice
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
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
Jimmy Stephens:Corey already makes himself look like he’s lost his white pointed mask and his gym access. Epic Burner:That’s a really interesting visual perception you have. You wouldn’t happen to have any logical arguments on the side, would you? Jimmy … Continue reading No Moral Weight in Melanin
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
📖 Series: Responding to Ferris (How to Be Christian) 🥖 Part 1 – The Bread of Life & John 6 📜 Part 2 – Romans and the Doctrine of Justification Ferris responded to Todd Shannon by suggesting that some elements … Continue reading Analysis of Ferris’s Eucharistic Interpretation: Challenges and Inconsistencies
📖 Series: Responding to Ferris (How to Be Christian) 🥖 Part 1 – The Bread of Life & John 6 📜 Part 2 – Romans and the Doctrine of Justification 1. Understanding Typology in Scripture Typology is a significant method … Continue reading Spirit Gives Life, Flesh Counts for Nothing: Ferris Misreads John 6
📖 Series: Responding to Ferris (How to Be Christian) 🥖 Part 1 – The Bread of Life & John 6 📜 Part 2 – Romans and the Doctrine of Justification Recently, I was prompted by Ferris from “How to be … Continue reading Unraveling Ferris: The Structure of John 6 in the Greater Narrative of the Gospel of John
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