Helpful Resources on Cessationism and Continuationism

I just came across this long resource list for Cessationism.  Pretty impressive.  If, on the other hand, you’re looking for support for non-Cessationism or Continuationism, I’d suggest that you [...]

“In Christ” Remix

A couple of posts ago I shared an extended quote from T.D. Bernard on the New Testament’s breathtaking presentation of the believer’s life “in Christ.”  I especially love the last paragraph of the citation and thought that reformatting and slightly editing Bernard’s words might be helpful to grasp the sweeping nature and significance of our union [...]

Andy Naselli on Keswick Theology

Even if you’ve never heard the term “Keswick Theology,” you’ve probably at least sat under some preaching or teaching influenced by it.  In particular, the Keswick view of sanctification and “higher life” Christianity has had a pervasive influence in evangelicalism the last century.  My friend, Andy Naselli, has written a comprehensive critique of Keswick theology to [...]

The Believer’s Life in Christ

At the heart of the message of Paul’s epistles (and of the entire New Testament) lies the concept of the believer’s union with Jesus Christ.  Nothing is more fundamental for our faith, the gospel, and the plan of God than the fact that God saves people by uniting them with his Son, thereby providing them with [...]

Does 2 Peter 2:1 Contradict Particular Redemption?

On a number of occasions people have suggested to me that 2 Peter 2:1 presents a problem for the reformed doctrine of limited atonement.  In fact, it’s often considered one of the primary proof-texts against limited atonement (along with 1 John 2:2).  Since I was recently asked about this passage again, I’d like to share my [...]