February 22, 2017
Paul describes salvation in three tenses—past, present and future. We have been saved (Ephesians 2:8), we are in the process of being saved (2 Corinthians 2:15), and we will be saved (Romans 5:9-10). Theologians have generally summarized these “tenses” as “Justification, Sanctification, and Glorification.” The Stone-Campbell Movement has recognized each of these, but different people […]
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Uncategorized | Tagged: Baptism, Eschatology, Faith, Glorification, Justification, Sanctification, Soteriology', Stone-Campbell |
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Posted by John Mark Hicks
February 1, 2012
James A. Harding (1848-1922), Kentucky evangelist and co-founder of the Nashville Bible School (now Lipscomb University), is a fascinating character. Passionate, opinionated, and faith-filled, he offers a vibrant vision for the mission of the church for both his time and ours. Below are two of my favorite (among many) quotes. Both illustrate the importance of discipleship for Harding […]
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Stone-Campbell | Tagged: Discipleship, Evangelism, Gospel Meetings, James A. Harding, Protracted Meetings, Soteriology' |
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Posted by John Mark Hicks
November 5, 2009
What is salvation? Seems like a simple question. Maybe, but maybe not. There are certainly uncomplicated aspects to answering the question, but a “comprehensive” picture is an integrated one that explores the question from various angles. The question may seem simple because it has often been answered simplistically. Or, perhaps better, it has often been […]
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Theology | Tagged: Christology, Cosmic, Ecclesiology, Forgiveness, Kingdom of God, New Creation, Reconcilaition, Resurrection, Salvation, social justice, Soteriology', Transformation |
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Posted by John Mark Hicks
August 17, 2009
N. T. Wright’s new book, Justification: God’s Plan & Paul’s Vision, is primarily a response to John Piper’s The Future of Justification: A Response to N. T. Wright though he engages others as well (e.g., Westerholm). For another extended review of Piper’s book, sympathetic to Wright, see Trevin Wax’s interaction with the book as well […]
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Books, Theology | Tagged: Christology, Evangelicalism, Justification, N. T. Wright, Participation, Reformed Theology, Righteousness, Sanctification, Soteriology', Union with Christ |
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Posted by John Mark Hicks
June 26, 2009
Just as Zurich (“Zwinglianism”) and Geneva (“Calvinianism”) found sacramental common ground in the Consensus Tigurinus, my paper at the 2009 Christian Scholar’s Conference explored whether such a rapprochement is possible between Southern Baptists and Churches of Christ who, in many ways, are the credobaptistic heirs of Zurich and Geneva. Since there is presently a renewed discussion among […]
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Church History, Stone-Campbell, Theology | Tagged: Baptism, Calvin, Churches of Christ, Consensus Tigurinus, Sacramental Theology, Sacraments, Soteriology', Southern Baptists, Zwingli |
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Posted by John Mark Hicks
June 16, 2009
[Note: I am attempting to keep these SBD installments under 2000 words each, but that is–of course–quite inadequate for the topics covered. Consequently, these contributions are more programmatic than they are explanatory or defenses of the positions stated. You may access the whole series at my Serial page.] The Father elects, redeems and saves in […]
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Theology | Tagged: communal, Community, Declarative, Discipleship, Ecclesiology, Faith, Forgiveness, Glorification, Grace, individualism, Justification, Kingdom of God, Participatory, Salvation, Sanctification, Soteriology', Transformation, Trinity, Works |
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Posted by John Mark Hicks
May 21, 2009
[Note: I am attempting to keep these SBD installments under 2000 words each, but that is–of course–quite inadequate for the topics covered. Consequently, these contributions are more programmatic than they are explanatory or defenses of the positions stated. You may access the whole series at my Serial page.] Jesus accomplishes the divine mission to make […]
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Theology | Tagged: Atonement, Christology, Death, Gospel, Incarnation, Jesus, Jesus Christ, Kingdom of God, Resurrection, Soteriology' |
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Posted by John Mark Hicks
April 24, 2009
In my previous post I summarized the conclusions of Keith Stanglin in his recent book Arminius on the Assurance of Salvation: The Context, Roots, and Shape of the Leiden Debate, 1603-1609. In this post, I want to offer an extended theological comment on the nature of assurance for Calvinists and Arminians. I will indulge this […]
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Theology | Tagged: Arminianism, Assurance, Calvinism, Faith, Grace, John Calvin, Salvation, Soteriology', temporary faith |
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Posted by John Mark Hicks