Calvin on Love, Righteousness, and Merit /August 9, 2016 by Shane D. Anderson

Love assuredly is the chief commandment in the Law, and since the Spirit of God trains us to love, it cannot but be a cause of righteousness in us, though that righteousness even in the saints is defective, and therefore of no value as a ground of merit. Calvin, Institutes 3.11.17

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A Plea to the Conflicted Christian Voter

about a day ago

I would like to address the Christian voter that is tempted to sit this one out, the Christian that knows she can't support Kamala Harris, but worries voting for Trump is morally questionable. I would like to offer some considerations that may not have crossed your mind and you may never have heard articulated before. These considerations will challenge the typical political theology taught amongst evangelicals, but they are actually very biblically and historically sound, while many evangelical priors are relatively modern, innovative notions. Please hear me out.

Answering Critics Of Christian Race Realism: Douglas Wilson

about 3 months ago

On July 17, 2024, Pastor Doug Wilson wrote a reply to my first article on Christian race realism, entitled “The Shimmering Unreality of Race Realism.” We respond here against his arguments, showing that they contain various absurdities, and veer into some serious unkindnesses, but that his postscript does offer some hope for the cause.

Answering Critics Of Christian Race Realism: Charles Johnson

about 3 months ago

On July 8, 2024, Charles Johnson replied to my first two articles on race realism. It seemed good to offer a written response here. I thank Mr. Johnson for his engagement on this important issue, and recognize his effort to answer with clarity, order, and logic, and to make Scripture the final rule in all matters of faith and life. I believe all who write on this topic or any other should desire the same.