1. One-Kingdom Theology

    book
    11/08/23
    13 mins
    read
    By John W. Hoyum
    Curious about what Lutherans mean by “Two Kingdom”? In this short piece John Hoyum sums up the doctrine and some of its potential consequences.
    One-Kingdom Theology

  2. What is Theosis?

    book
    05/01/23
    12 mins
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    By John W. Hoyum
    What might Christians of the Reformation tradition think of claims like these about the nature of salvation?
    What is Theosis?

  3. Mandating the Promise

    book
    04/06/23
    10 mins
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    By John W. Hoyum
    By mandating the promise, Christ states something stronger than just an invitation.
    Mandating the Promise

  4. Preaching Predestination with Jim Nestingen

    book
    02/03/23
    14 mins
    read
    By John W. Hoyum
    Predestination, Jim knew, is no longer a frightening doctrine of mystery when you understand that God makes his choice about you in the simple word of God, given from one sinner to another.
    Preaching Predestination with Jim Nestingen

  5. Christ Deep in the Flesh

    book
    12/28/22
    11 mins
    read
    By John W. Hoyum
    That great truth of creedal Christianity – that God is man in Christ – is not set forth for our speculative enjoyment.
    Christ Deep in the Flesh

  6. Finding the Catholic Luther: A Review of Martin Luther and the Rule of Faith by Todd Hains

    book
    12/14/22
    12 mins
    read
    By John W. Hoyum
    Hains offers a novel yet simple contention: Luther is most catholic where he is boldest.
    Finding the Catholic Luther: A Review of Martin Luther and the Rule of Faith by Todd Hains

  7. When Politics Predominates

    book
    12/02/22
    8 mins
    read
    By John W. Hoyum
    When the church is a political actor, the gospel doesn’t have the final word.
    When Politics Predominates

  8. 1 John 2:25-29: The Promise He Made to Us

    book
    09/09/22
    10 mins
    read
    By John W. Hoyum
    When God makes promises, he is incapable of not keeping them.
    1 John 2:25-29: The Promise He Made to Us

  9. Becoming Human Again

    book
    04/29/22
    13 mins
    read
    By John W. Hoyum
    What the gospel promises is not escape from our humanity, but resurrection from the dead.
    Becoming Human Again

  10. The End of Ethics

    book
    04/04/22
    9 mins
    read
    By John W. Hoyum
    False holiness is always a possession and achievement of the individual in isolation from the good of others. And so it isn’t holiness at all.
    The End of Ethics

  11. Remembering Dietrich Bonhoeffer

    book
    02/04/22
    13 mins
    read
    By John W. Hoyum
    An immense amount of ink has been spilled contesting and interpreting Bonhoeffer's significance as a figure of Christian history and a theologian of the church.
    Remembering Dietrich Bonhoeffer

  12. That's a Good Question: When is Baptism Not Valid

    book
    08/09/21
    16 mins
    read
    By John W. Hoyum
    Baptism is always valid because no unrighteousness or faithlessness on our part could ify God’s faithfulness.
    That's a Good Question: When is Baptism Not Valid
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