Theology You Should Know

Dec 31

2013

The Doctrines of Grace, Part Two: The Saving Work of Christ

Category: Soteriology Tags: Reformed, Confessionalism, The Doctrine of Justification, doctrine, Fear of the Lord, gospel, Scripture, sin, theodicy, total depravity, atonement, problem of evil, God's glory, salvation, redemption, love, Fall, amazing grace, Reformation, Doctrines of Grace, Canons of Dort, predestination, election, soteriology, grace

God sent His Son Jesus Christ to completely atone for the sins of His people, so that they are saved to worship Him forever and ever. This post covers the Second Head of the Canons of Dort.

Dec 22

2013

The Doctrines of Grace, Part One: Election

Category: Soteriology Tags: Reformed, Confessionalism, The Doctrine of Justification, doctrine, Fear of the Lord, gospel, Scripture, sin, theology of the cross, total depravity, problem of evil, God's glory, love, Fall, Reformation, Doctrines of Grace, Canons of Dort, predestination, election, soteriology, grace

Election is God choosing a people for His own possession, to whom He gives faith to trust in Christ so that they may enjoy eternal fellowship with Him forever.

Oct 2

2013

Why Did God Permit Evil?

Category: The Works of God Tags: Bible, doctrine, Fear of the Lord, general revelation, gospel, revelation, Scripture, sin, special revelation, suffering, theodicy, total depravity, theology of the cross, problem of evil, God's glory, salvation, redemption, love, Fall

The problem of evil is difficult to face, but God has permitted it for His glory. Because He is perfect, holy, and righteous, God has a good reason to allow evil - and this is shown most poignantly in His redemptive work in history.