Tag Archive: doctrine

Jul
31

What is Faith? Fiducia, Notitia, and Assensus.

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In our doctrine classes, Michael Jensen has been teaching us about the doctrine of the Christian life via the ordo salutis.  Thus far, we’ve looked at effectual calling, regeneration, and faith itself.  One of the interesting things about faith is in defining what it actually is.  Michael called our attention to the scholastic distinctions of fiducia, …

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Jun
01

Is the church still serious about hell?

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This is probably the most theologically sharp article I’ve read in the Briefing for a long time.  It concerns the very serious doctrine of hell. Jonny Gibson, a good friend, and constant source of encouragement and theological sharpening, has put together the article for the Briefing.  Simply put, I have not read such a biblically …

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