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One of the principal arguments against paedocommunion, the admission of baptized children to the Lord’s Table, is that children cannot adequately examine themselves. The argument usually rests on […]
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1 Corinthians 11:33From the journal
Covenant, Church, & Sacraments
As I have been working through the opening chapters of Acts in sermon preparation, one of the things that has become increasingly clear is that the events Luke […]
Covenant, Church, & Sacraments
Prefer listening instead of reading? Click here to listen to an AI-generated podcast debate of this article. Discussions over infant baptism often begin in the wrong place. The […]
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Church History & Historical Theology
Gregory, a bishop of Nyssa in 371, was part of the Cappadocian trio, and was instrumental in the development of Trinitarian orthodoxy. His theological prowess proved vital in […]
Church History & Historical Theology
Below is part of the introductory section to my exposition of John Chrysostom’s doctrine of God. I posted it because I thought it was fascinating to find such […]
Church History & Historical Theology
Gregory of Nazianzus One of the Cappadocian fathers, Gregory of Nazianzus (c.330–389), given the title, “The Theologian,” was instrumental in the development of the doctrine of the Trinity, […]
Church History & Historical Theology
To much of the Western world, Augustine has no rival. He is the preeminent—uninspired—theologian of the Christian faith. When reading the titans of the church—i.e., Aquinas, Luther, and […]
Church History & Historical Theology
Clement of Alexandria (c. 150–c. 215) was the head of the Catechetical School of Alexandria (c. 190), and the teacher of Origen. Concerned that Christianity is not seen […]
Church History & Historical Theology
Ambrose (c. 339–397), was Bishop of Milan (northern Italy). His name is familiar to many because of Augustine, in that it was through Ambrose’s preaching that Augustine was […]
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Divine Simplicity and the Development of Metaphysical Language in the First Four Centuries
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