Archive for category Salvation
N.T. Wright and the Doctrine of Justification: A Panel Discussion
Posted by Phil in New Testament, Salvation on February 9, 2010
Further from my post yesterday, on ligioner's website there is a video on NT Wrights view of the gospel. This is a panel discussion, but will give you an idea of what NT Wright is trying to say or trying to avoid saying??. NT Wright takes a view, that, the reformers got it wrong about Justification, particularly on their view of works based salvation in Judaism in 1st century Palestine.
It seems as though NT Wright has based his views on 1st century Judaism on EP Sanders (EP Sanders is a liberal evangelical) work, anyhow check the video out for yourself. Mark Seifried answers this correctly around the 10 minute mark in the discussion.
(Albert Mohler leads a panel discussion at Southern Baptist Theological Seminary with professors Tom Schreiner, Mark Seifrid, Denny Burk, and Brian Vickers on N.T. Wright and the Doctrine of Justification (September 2009))
Is ‘NT Wright’ Teaching Another Gospel?
Posted by Phil in New Testament, Salvation, covenant on February 8, 2010
It seems that everywhere you turn, you can read differing opinions on NT Wrights (New) perspective on Paul. NT Wright adds to earlier works (Dunn and Sanders) although, he does not agree with everything they had to say. So the question remains, is Tom Wright re – writing the Gospel? Did the reformers get it wrong or is the 'New Perspective' the correct understanding of 'what Paul really said'?
Here are some helpful links that will show where NT Wright has got it wrong:
- Ligon Duncan and Sinclair Ferguson address the question, "Is Wright teaching another gospel from the New Testament, as understood & written by the Apostle Paul?" Watch the Video!
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The Doctrine of Justification and the New Perspectives on Paul – For the past few decades, a paradigm shift in New Testament scholarship has led some researchers to question whether the church has rightly understood first-century Judaism and the apostle Paul. In the name of a “New Perspective on Paul,” certain men are calling for a reassessment of the traditional Pauline understanding of the doctrine of justification, the nature of good works, and other elements essential to the gospel of Jesus Christ. Prominent among these figures is N.T. Wright, bishop of Durham and theologian who in his voluminous writings is demanding a new reading of Paul, even claiming that the Protestant Reformers misunderstood the apostle to read more and see a huge resource of materials click here
Handel: Messiah, For unto us a child is born.LSO
A cool piece (Video) from Handel. For unto us a child is born.
To us a Child is born.
Posted by Phil in New Testament, Salvation on December 21, 2009
For to Us a Child Is Born
But there will be no gloom for her who was in anguish. In the former time he brought into contempt the land of Zebulun and the land of Naphtali, but in the latter time he has made glorious the way of the sea, the land beyond the Jordan, Galilee of the nations.
The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light; those who dwelt in a land of deep darkness, on them has light shined (Isa 9:1-2).
But you, O Bethlehem Ephrathah, who are too little to be among the clans of Judah, from you shall come forth for me one who is to be ruler in Israel, whose coming forth is from of old, from ancient days (Mic 5:2).
For to us a child is born,
to us a son is given;
and the government shall be upon his shoulder,
and his name shall be called
Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God,
Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace (Isa 9:6).
because of the tender mercy of our God,
whereby the sunrise shall visit us from on high
to give light to those who sit in darkness and in the shadow of death,
to guide our feet into the way of peace (Luke 1:79)."
In him was life, and the life was the light of men. The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it (John 1:4).
Just a thought, remember no matter what gift you get a Christmas. Big or small they have no value compared to the greatest treasure of the whole universe, that is, Christ Jesus the Lord.
Jesus said…… "I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will not walk in darkness, but will have the light of life."
Pt3, The Power of the Blood
Posted by Phil in Books review, General, Salvation on December 17, 2009
The Power of the Blood Pt3.
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He entered once for all into the holy places, not by means of the blood of goats and calves but by means of his own blood, thus securing an eternal redemption (Heb 9:12).
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How much more will the blood of Christ, who through the eternal Spirit offered himself without blemish to God, purify our conscience from dead works to serve the living God (v14).
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Therefore, brothers, since we have confidence to enter the holy places by the blood of Jesus (Heb 10:19)
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And to Jesus, the mediator of a new covenant, and to the sprinkled blood ( Heb 12:24)
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So Jesus also suffered outside the gate in order to sanctify the people through his own blood. Therefore let us go to him outside the camp and bear the reproach he endured (Heb 13:12-13).
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Now may the God of peace who brought again from the dead our Lord Jesus, the great shepherd of the sheep, by the blood of the eternal covenant(13:20).
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cover sin from God's side
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or, remove from it on ours