by Kevin Bauder | Dec 25, 2016 | Christology, Eschatology, Hymnody, Music
Scott Aniol of Religious Affections Ministries answers that question in ‘Which Advent Is in View in “Joy to the World”?’ It’s a worthwhile read for Christmas day.
by Kevin Bauder | Nov 24, 2016 | Eschatology, Poetry, Theology
Come, Ye Thankful People, Come Henry Alford Come, ye thankful people, come, raise the song of harvest home; all is safely gathered in, ere the winter storms begin. God our Maker doth provide for our wants to be supplied; come to God’s own temple, come, raise the...
by Kevin Bauder | Nov 12, 2016 | Bauder's Reading, Culture, Ecclesiology, Eschatology, What We're Reading
Scripture requires a high view of creation and of cultural activity, but it also requires a distinction between the holy things of Christ’s heavenly kingdom and the common things of the present world. It requires a distinction between God’s providential sustaining of...
by Kevin Bauder | Nov 11, 2016 | Eschatology
David Huffstutler writes about our expectation of Jesus’ coming. Here is his conclusion: [W]e do not doubt but patiently wait for Christ to come again. Until then, we should abide in Him, suffer as God sees necessary, and live blamelessly before Him. Our hope is...
by Kevin Bauder | Oct 31, 2016 | Catholicism, Christianity, Church History, Eschatology, Soteriology
It’s not just a coincidence, says Stephen Nichols. And he’s basically right, though he seems to have confused All Saints Day (Hallowmass) with All Souls Day. All Saints falls on November 1; All Souls usually falls on November 2. Halloween is simply All...
by Kevin Bauder | Oct 27, 2016 | Bauder's Reading, Eschatology
Here’s what Paul Washer says: The punishment of hell is eternal, because throughout eternity the wicked continue in their rebellion without repentance. We must not assume that the wicked repent on the day of judgment or even after a short stay in hell. Rather...
