The idea that Paul wrote Hebrews is an unpopular one today, but throughout most of Christian history it was simply a given. Early on, the Church Father Origen famously and memorably put it this way: τίς δὲ ὁ γράψας τὴν ἐπιστολήν, τὸ μὲν ἀληθὲς θεὸς οἶδεν. But as for who wrote this letter, truly God…
Category: Scripture
Hymns for Advent: “What Child is This?”
As of writing, this week, the first in December, marks the beginning of the Advent season. To Christians the world over, this is a time of expectation and meditation. Most obviously, this expectation builds unto the Christmas holiday at the end of Advent, and leading on into Epiphany. But more than just the expectation for…
Whether Infant Baptism is Implied by Acts 2.39
This morning, my brother sent me this text: “You’ve said before that you think Acts 2:39 implies infant baptism. How do you deal with the objection that it’s just speaking to the universality of the ‘repent and be baptized…and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit’ promise to all generations (your children too)…