In the book Covenant, Justification, and Pastoral Ministry, W. Robert Godfrey writes a chapter entitled “Faith Formed by Love or Faith Alone”. Where he responds to those who are critical of the doctrine of justification by faith alone by examining the medieval definition of faith, Calvin’s definition of faith alone and examining the Apostle Paul. … Continue reading Calvin and sola fide
Faith Seeking Understanding
Anselm (1033-1109) was the archbishop of Canterbury who quipped the motto fides quaerens intellectum (Faith seeking understanding). The motto should not be taken to mean, that one day, the goal is to replace our current faith with the “understanding” we have gained. It is not as if the faith we have right now will just … Continue reading Faith Seeking Understanding
The Spark-less Pastor
When I speak with other pastors I am always interested to hear how they approach their calling. I want to know what their work week is like. How much do they preach? How much do they teach classes, Bible studies, etc.? How much time do they spend with family? How much do they engage with the … Continue reading The Spark-less Pastor
Faith
Last week we discussed Regeneration. The object of regeneration as a work of the Holy Spirit are those whom God has decreed to save from before the foundation of the world and for whom Christ has died. The Elect are the recipients of faith as a gift from God. The Reformed speak of this as … Continue reading Faith
