by Chris Wiles | Dec 9, 2009 | Advent
In the past two days we have seen that the incarnation of the Son of God was an act necessary to satisfy the wrath of a righteous God, but it was quite equally an act of love to a fallen world. Today we will look at the incarnation as the supreme act of humility. ... by Chris Wiles | Dec 8, 2009 | Advent
Yesterday we evaluated the incarnation through the lens of Anselem and his “satisfaction” view of the atonement: that Christ came to earth because only in this manner could a man offer an infinite sacrifice to assuage God’s wrath. But today it is worth discussing the... by Chris Wiles | Dec 7, 2009 | Advent
For a variety of reasons, I have chosen to dedicate this week to a 5-part series on the theology of the incarnation. I’ll warn you in advance, it’s going to be equal parts challenge and reward. Rather than address the subject chronologically, I felt it best to... by Chris Wiles | Dec 5, 2009 | Advent
Tomorrow is the second Sunday of Advent, a day often marked by the lighting of the “Bethlehem Candle” on the Advent wreath. Traditionally this Sunday is devoted to reflecting on the insignificant arrival of the significant God. What are we to make of Bethlehem? O... by Chris Wiles | Dec 3, 2009 | Advent
I know, I know; I’m a year off on this one, thus totally ruining my reputation as a hipster-twenty-something. So sue me. The Killers’ first single off last year’s album Day and Age was the song “Human” (music and lyrics above). According to the Killers official... by Chris Wiles | Dec 1, 2009 | Advent
Salvation is Created By Bifrost Arts Download the song “Joy Joy!!!” I love music. But usually this is the time of year that department stores start piping in sickeningly sweet Christmas music presumably designed to work shoppers into a buying frenzy. Which is a...
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