by Justin Marple | Jul 16, 2008 | Systematic Theology, TEACHING
What follows are some reflections on the implications of the doctrine of the Trinity – that God is one and God is three (thus I prefer Triunity of God). I may add to this list from time to time, please comment with your suggestions and reflections.The...
by Justin Marple | Nov 20, 2007 | Systematic Theology, TEACHING
While we certainly should keep Christ in Christmas, we need to keep Him in Thanksgiving too. In Reformed theology giving thanks has always been the major reason for keeping the law of God. The Heidelberg Catechism even puts the exposition of the Ten Commandments...
by Justin Marple | Nov 19, 2007 | Canon Commentary, Numbers Commentary, Systematic Theology, TEACHING
Are you perplexed by Pentecost? By far, the least understood part of the Death, Resurrection, & Pentecost event-complex is Pentecost. These three things are inseparable and unrepeatable works of Christ. And together they mark the beginning of a new era for...
by Justin Marple | Nov 19, 2007 | Systematic Theology, TEACHING
Click here to listen to this teaching.There is probably no subject where there are more varying views among Reformed theologians and churches than on the significance and observance of the Lord’s Supper. Even the names given to the sacrament show different...
by Justin Marple | Nov 19, 2007 | Systematic Theology, TEACHING
The basic arguments for the Reformed view of Baptism including infants note the parallel of circumcision and baptism and the household formulas in Scripture. Here is an explanation: New audio link. In ancient covenant procedure, you took an oath of allegiance (i.e....
by Justin Marple | Nov 19, 2007 | Canon Commentary, Systematic Theology, TEACHING
John H. Sailhamer’s Introduction to Old Testament Theology, lays out the argument that we are developing and building upon (we are especially adding its relevance for the Christian).The shape of the Hebrew Scriptures (Torah-Prophets-Writings, see the posting...
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