Theology

In a previous post Mark Dever said: "Jesus clearly commanded baptism and to disobey this command is sin [whether intentional or not]. To continue in such an unbaptized state is unrepentant sin [whether intentional or not]." Abraham Piper took issue with this statement, noting that I John 3:8 associates being unrepentantly sinful with being of the devil. Now, Mark Dever responds: "I assume that all Christians continue to sin in this life. Our basic posture is to repent of those sins (according to I John & Romans 6 & Galatians 5) that we become aware of (though we will still struggle). … [Read more...] about Mark Dever on “Unrepetant Sinners” (and Baptism)

Excerpt: "Are men and women saved, on the last day, on the basis of the whole life lived? But if not, what is the nature of the connection between justification and good works? The issues are not secondary, and, pastor that he is, John Piper will not allow believers to put their trust in anyone or anything other than the crucified and resurrected Savior." D. A. Carson Research Professor of New Testament Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, Deerfield, IL I previously introduced this book. The publisher's description: N.T. Wright, a world-renowned New Testament scholar and bishop of Durham in … [Read more...] about D.A. Carson on John Piper’s The Future of Justification

Abraham Piper (son of Pastor John) and Ligon Duncan have entered the discussion. … [Read more...] about Yet More On…..Baptism & Membership

Aaron Menikoff offers a synopsis of John Bunyan's arguments for open membership, and also highlights a few prominent detractors. … [Read more...] about John Bunyan (on baptism) and his detractors

Mark Dever weighs in on Wayne Grudem's exchange with John Piper. … [Read more...] about Mark Dever on Baptism & Membership