Incarnation

Luke 1:26-38 – Advent 4 (B)

12/19/23

4 mins

By John W. Hoyum Steven Paulson

On this episode of Preaching the Text, John Hoyum and Steve Paulson discuss Luke's account of the annunciation where the angel Gabriel appears before Mary to announce that she will conceive a child by the Holy Spirit.
Christ Deep in the Flesh

12/28/22

11 mins

By John W. Hoyum

That great truth of creedal Christianity – that God is man in Christ – is not set forth for our speculative enjoyment.
John 1:1–19 – Christmas Day (A)

12/18/22

1 min

By John W. Hoyum Steven Paulson

Today we learn of the mystery of Christ become flesh. Our normal inclination is to think of God beyond our comprehension in holy majesty – too far above for us to imagine.
Becoming Human Again

04/29/22

13 mins

By John W. Hoyum

What the gospel promises is not escape from our humanity, but resurrection from the dead.
Where All Men Are At Home

12/23/19

11 mins

By John W. Hoyum

Christmas is, therefore, the beginning of Christ’s earthly ministry, even while he awaits a number of years to gather his disciples and inaugurate his preaching of the kingdom.
Theology and Philosophy: In Conversation with Robert Jenson

09/30/19

15 mins

By John W. Hoyum

Theology is not to simply adopt the positions and presuppositions of philosophy, nor should it reject philosophy.