Each month, we will be highlighting a particular theological topic here at the BLB blog. This month, we are highlighting the topic of soteriology—the doctrine of salvation through Jesus Christ. The following is adapted from the Blue Letter Bible Institute’s soteriology class. Christians are justified before God, in Christ. In Romans 5, we find three basic provisions of this […]
God's Promise to Abraham
If you are joining us for the first time, please be sure to read the previous posts in this series: Part 1: Three verbs that describe someone who has encountered Jesus Christ Part 2: Comparing the parable of the four soils Part 3: Who is the third soil? Part 4: The fourth soil Part 5: The […]
The Special Consequences of Salvation
Each month, we will be highlighting a particular theological topic here at the BLB blog. This month, we are highlighting the topic of soteriology—the doctrine of salvation through Jesus Christ. The following is adapted from the Blue Letter Bible Institute’s soteriology class. In Hebrews 13:20 it says, “Now the God of peace that brought again from the dead our […]
Sacrifice of Christ
Each month, we will be highlighting a particular theological topic here at the BLB blog. This month, we are highlighting the topic of soteriology—the doctrine of salvation through Jesus Christ. The following is adapted from the commentaries of F.E. Marsh, coming soon to the BLB. Here are 6 statements pertaining to the sacrificial work of Jesus Christ […]
A Psalm of Thanksgiving and Praise
(From the pen of Charles H. Spurgeon) Psalm 100 A psalm of praise Make a joyful noise unto the LORD, all ye lands. Serve the LORD with gladness: come before his presence with singing. Know ye that the LORD he is God: it is he that hath made us, and not we ourselves; we are […]
Deny yourself and pick up your cross
If you are joining us for the first time, please be sure to read the previous posts in this series: Part 1: Three verbs that describe someone who has encountered Jesus Christ Part 2: Comparing the parable of the four soils Part 3: Who is the third soil? Part 4: The fourth soil Part 5: The […]
Romans 3 and the Plan of Redemption
Each month, we will be highlighting a particular theological topic here at the BLB blog. This month, we are highlighting the topic of soteriology—the doctrine of salvation through Jesus Christ. The following is adapted from the Blue Letter Bible Institute’s soteriology class. Let’s talk about the plan of redemption in Romans 3. For those of you who like […]
7 Statements Concerning Redemption
Each month, we will be highlighting a particular theological topic here at the BLB blog. This month, we are highlighting the topic of soteriology—the doctrine of salvation through Jesus Christ. The following is adapted from the commentaries of F.E. Marsh, coming soon to the Blue Letter Bible. Here are 7 biblical statements concerning redemption (emphasis added): God […]
In Jesus, Grace Upon Grace
Each month, we will be highlighting a particular theological topic here at the BLB blog. This month, we are highlighting the topic of soteriology—the doctrine of salvation through Jesus Christ. The following is adapted from the Blue Letter Bible Institute’s soteriology class. “Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.” Paul, […]
Christ, Our Substitute: The Meaning of the Cross
Last week, we looked at what the Bible says about the doctrine of substitutionary atonement and how it compares against other atonement theories throughout church history. Today, we look further into the biblical support for substitutionary atonement. Several biblical terms express (but do not exhaust) the ministry of Jesus as Substitute—and the meaning of the […]