The Trinity is perhaps the distinctive doctrine of Christianity. Trinitarianism has been a test of orthodoxy throughout most of Church history. This article seeks to defend the Trinity using sound exegesis. First, various theological works and creeds are examined to define the Trinity as something cannot be defended if it is not defined. Second, some non-Trinitarian views are defined briefly. Third, several key scriptural passages are examined in context, which suggest orthodox Trinitarianism.
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Federal Vision is a system that posits “God must do His part” (grace) and “man must do his part” (works) in order to enjoy a relationship with the triune God in this age and in the age to come.
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In this series’ efforts to critically analyze serious errors of Federal Vision theology… it is important that we strive to honor the manner in which the term “Reformed” has been used and understood within its historical context.
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Federal Vision theology severely mars the purity of God’s free grace offered to needy, perishing sinners through the Gospel of Jesus Christ and eradicates any ability for Christians to have assurance that the God who began a good work in them will ultimately perfect it until the day of Christ Jesus (Phil. 1:6).
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Chan is mistaken, not just in historical theology, but in his understanding of God’s Word on this point. His problem comes from ignorance of church history and of the logical implications of his new-found position.
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If Christ died for those chosen in Him, then He will raise them up on the last day. What is judged righteous will never be judged unrighteous. God does not retract or replace His covenant grace. What is bought with His blood will be cleansed; if it were not so, then His blood would be imperfect.
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But despite this orthodox nugget of truth, the song then proceeds to fall into a monotonous cycle of theological platitudes that not only irresponsibly portray biblical victory but also misrepresent the decretive will of God.
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When we see in Scripture the overwhelming display of God’s sovereignty, we would naturally expect His absolute authority and power to extend to His marvelous work of redemption—and this is exactly what we find.
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Christians must stand up and fight the disease of anti-semitism in the church with no more indifference.
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