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November 4, 2016
The Doctrine of Two Kingdoms as a Paradigm for Criticism
Gene Veith presented two talks at our 2016 Just and Sinner Conference on Christ, Culture, and the Two Kingdoms. His first lecture is titled, “The Doctrine of the Two Kingdoms as a Paradigm for Criticism.” The video can be found here.
November 1, 2016
A Critique of Escondido Two Kingdom Theology
This is my opening lecture from the 2016 Just and Sinner Christ, Culture, and the Two Kingdoms conference. The lecture is titled, “Escondido Theology: An Evaluation and Critique.” In this lecture, I outlined the Reformed two kingdom school of thought and compared it to Luther’s two kingdom distinction. I argued that these systems of thought [Read More...]
The Connection Between the Bondage of the Will and the Two Kinds of Righteousness (Justification and Sanctification)
Post by Nathan Rinne First of all, happy day after Reformation Day. Semper reformanda! Not too long ago, my eleven-year-old son and I were attending a different LC-MS (Lutheran Church Missouri Synod) congregation than the one that we are members of. After the confession and absolution, I looked at my son, who was already looking [Read More...]
October 29, 2016
The Redemption of Creation in a Two Kingdom Context
This is a breakout session from the 2016 Just and Sinner Conference. In this discussion, Rev. Jordan Cooper discusses the nature of creation, the effects of the fall upon creation, and how the Christian interacts with God’s creation in light of the two kingdoms. Here is the video. Here is the audio.
October 21, 2016
Semper Vendenda!?: Was the Reformation about Creative Marketing with Disruptive Technology?
+++ Post by Nathan Rinne Short answer: “Yes”, but it was also much, much more. Not too long from now, Reformation Day (All Saint’s Day) will be upon us once again. And next year, of course, will mark the 500th anniversary of Luther nailing the 95 theses to the church door in Wittenberg, and subsequently [Read More...]
October 20, 2016
Biblical Themes: Clothing
On today’s program, I discussed the theme of clothing in the Bible. This discussion began with the theme of clothing in the Garden of Eden, and discussed the development of that concept in the Levitical law, the prophets, and in Christ. Here is the program
October 7, 2016
“Maybe That’s What Christianity is All About?” A Few Critical Questions for “Relevant” Churches
Post by Nathan Rinne Pray that I may proclaim it clearly, as I should. Be wise in the way you act toward outsiders; make the most of every opportunity. (Col. 4:5) +++ Google tells me that “relevant” means “closely connected or appropriate to the matter at hand.” For churches then, nothing could be more relevant [Read More...]
October 5, 2016
Response to Moral Arguments Against the Bible
On today’s program, I responded to moral arguments against the Bible as made by popular YouTuber AaronRa. I dealt with the issues of slavery, rape, the foundation of moral judgments, and other important moral questions. Here is the program. Here is the video.
September 20, 2016
Second Response to Rev. Schwertley on Baptismal Regeneration
On today’s program, I continued my response to Rev. Brian Schwertley on the topic of baptismal regeneration. I discussed the relationship between faith and baptism, monergism and baptism, and other important issues. Here is the video Here is the audio
Embracing Identity Politics: Why I Am Now a Liberal Christian Nationalist
The Lord is king forever and ever; the nations perish from his land. – Psalm 10 Disclaimer: while the author of this post, Nathan Rinne, always speaks only for himself on this blog, I am keen to re-iterate this when it comes to this thought-piece, which I am proposing to encourage both reflection and debate. [Read More...]
