Author Archives: David Chambers

Louis Berkhof Against the Lutheran View of the “Communicatio Idiomatum”

The Reformed understanding of the Communicatio Idiomatum (communication of properties) is that the divine and human natures are ascribed to the person of Christ without confusing or mixing of the two. For example, Christ can say that He has always existed with the Father in glory (John 17:5) because this is true according to theContinue reading “Louis Berkhof Against the Lutheran View of the “Communicatio Idiomatum””

Nobody Will Ever Storm the Throne Room of the Lord

 (Photo by Saul LOEB / AFP) (Photo by SAUL LOEB/AFP via Getty Images) I never thought I would see the day in which people would storm the U.S Capitol building. Yesterday the world watched as the Senate of the wealthiest and most militarily advanced nation cowered behind their seats, praying the mob wouldn’t get in.Continue reading “Nobody Will Ever Storm the Throne Room of the Lord”

Gregory of Nazianzus’ Christmas Sermon (Oration 38)

Church Father Friday is the ongoing curation of Patristic texts. These short selections from church history remind us of where we’ve been, and what God has done throughout history for the Church. I pray these excerpts are a blessing to you.   One of the blessings of studying church history is reading accounts about theContinue reading “Gregory of Nazianzus’ Christmas Sermon (Oration 38)”

The Covenantal Background of Galatians 4:1-7

This is part 2 of a 3 part look at Galatians 4:1-7. Part 1 can be read HERE   The book of Galatians is a covenantal masterpiece.  In it, Paul explains the relationship between the Law and the Gospel, and how Christ is the center of redemptive history.  Gal. 4:1-7 is the hinge on whichContinue reading “The Covenantal Background of Galatians 4:1-7”

Cyprian, Plagues, And The Christian Hope

Church Father Friday is the ongoing curation of Patristic texts. These short selections from church history remind us of where we’ve been, and what God has done throughout history for the Church. I pray these excerpts are a blessing to you.   Panic is winning the day.  With every update regarding Covid-19 things seem toContinue reading “Cyprian, Plagues, And The Christian Hope”

Why “The Fullness of Time” Has Nothing to do with Roman Roads

This is part 1 of a 3 part look at Galatians 4:1-7.   In the social media age, sound-bytes tend to win out over sound exegesis. There is a temptation to use catchy phrases or beautiful imagery to prove a point at the expense of accurate exposition. There are certain phrases, illustrations, and interpretations thatContinue reading “Why “The Fullness of Time” Has Nothing to do with Roman Roads”

John Chrysostom on Thanksgiving

Church Father Friday is the ongoing curation of Patristic texts. These short selections from church history remind us of where we’ve been, and what God has done throughout history for the Church. I pray these excerpts are a blessing to you.   One of my favorite things about writing Church Father Friday is seeing theContinue reading “John Chrysostom on Thanksgiving”

Gregory of Nyssa on the Beatitudes

Gregory of Nyssa is overshadowed in many regards by his brother, Basil the Great’s ecclesiastical clout, and Gregory Nazianzen’s theological genius. But of the 3 Cappadoceans Gregory of Nyssa is arguably the most naturally brilliant thinker (1). This led to him being a premier example of early church mysticism and philosophy and even being namedContinue reading “Gregory of Nyssa on the Beatitudes”

Adam And Eve Were Never Perfect

There’s a common misnomer applied to Adam and Eve regarding their pre-Fall nature, and you’ve probably heard it before.  The statement is that before the Fall, Adam and Eve were “perfect”.  Now, before you sharpen your heretic-probing pitchforks I’m not stating that Adam and Eve were created sinful or anything other than “good” (as GodContinue reading “Adam And Eve Were Never Perfect”