It’s now the second week of Advent, and, as promised, I have another hymn to reflect upon. This hymn in particular, I must admit that I was initially put off by a tune I initially found odd, but after being drawn in by the lyrics, which constitute truly deep Christology, I learned to love it…
Tag: theology
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)…
Figuring Out Higher Education
Today, I had a meeting with a faculty member of Cedarville University’s Bible and Theology department, to discuss my own desire for higher education in biblical studies. This meeting was incredibly helpful for me personally and professionally, as I seek to exercise those gifts which I believe God has given me. It also brought to…