Monthly Archives: December 2011
Does Paul agree with Jesus about salvation?
Ted Grimsrud—December 23, 2011 Jesus’ approach to salvation was simple—he bypassed the sacrificial system and offered direct forgiveness. He answered a direct question about how to inherit eternal life by reiterating what he believed was the essence of the law … Continue reading
Filed under Biblical theology, Jesus, Paul the Apostle, Salvation, Theology
Jesus’ Death and My Salvation
Ted Grimsrud—December 18, 2011 My earlier post on Jesus’ death (“Does Jesus’ Death Have Meaning?”) was rather heady and theological—grappling with this big question in the realm of ideas. This is appropriate, and I have been happy at the discussion … Continue reading
Filed under Biblical theology, Jesus, Salvation, Theology
Does Jesus’ Death Have Meaning?
Ted Grimsrud—December 11, 2011 I recently read and discussed with my Contemporary Theology class three books on atonement theology. Each answers the question of the meaning (or lack thereof) in Jesus’ death. Hans Boersma’s Violence, Hospitality, and the Cross: Reappropriating … Continue reading
How Does Pacifism (Properly Understood) Work as a Core Christian Conviction?
Ted Grimsrud—December 4, 2011 [What follows is an essay intended as a kind of thought experiment. It arises from many discussions and much thought in relation to how we best understand theological role of Christian pacifism. It is especially aimed … Continue reading
Filed under Moral philosophy, Pacifism, Theology
