by Kevin Bauder | Jan 9, 2017 | Atonement, Christology, Princeton Theology, Soteriology
The sufferings of Christ, being those of a divine person, have an infinite value; it follows, therefore, that although the punishment of the sinner was everlasting, yet Christ could exhaust the penalty of the law in a limited time; that is, his sufferings and death,...
by Kevin Bauder | Jan 8, 2017 | Bauder's Reading, Lord's Day, Princeton Theology, What We're Reading
Let the whole day be consecrated to the service of God, especially in acts of worship, public and private. This weekly recess from worldly cares and avocations, affords a precious opportunity for the study of God’s word, and for the examination of our own hearts. Rise...
by Kevin Bauder | Jan 7, 2017 | Atonement, Bauder's Reading, Princeton Theology, Soteriology, What We're Reading
If it be asked for whom did the Redeemer bear all this, he has given the answer, “I lay down my life for the sheep.” He loved his church and gave himself for it. But his atonement, considered in its intrinsic value and suitableness, is infinite, and sufficient if...
by Kevin Bauder | Jan 2, 2017 | Atonement, Bauder's Reading, Princeton Theology, Rhetoric, The Gospel, Theology
The sufferings of Christ were, therefore, of a strictly vicarious nature. “He bare our sins in his own body, on the tree.” “He died, the just for the unjust, to bring us to God.” “He was wounded for our transgressions, he was bruised for our iniquities.” “Our...
by Kevin Bauder | Dec 29, 2016 | Atonement, Bauder's Reading, Christianity, Hamartiology, Princeton Theology, Theology, Uncategorized, What We're Reading
The reason why an atonement was necessary, was the inflexible nature of divine justice. This attribute leads the Ruler of the universe to render to every one his due; to treat every one according to his character. The justice of God was manifested in giving to man a...
