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The Already
Vol. 32, No. 5 • Sep/Oct 2023
The focus of this issue of *MR* is eschatology, living in what the Bible calls “these last days” between the already and the not yet. When it comes to our own lives or the global challenges the church faces […]
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The Old but New Commandment
The focus of this issue of *MR* is eschatology, living in what the Bible calls “these last days” between the already and the not yet. When it comes to our own lives or the global challenges the church faces […]
“Biblical Critical Theory,” by Christopher Watkin: A Review
Over the past few months, I have recommended *Biblical Critical Theory* to more than a few fellow believers. Almost every time, I was met with a dubious look […]
“Uncommon Unity: Wisdom for the Church in an Age of Division,” by Richard Lints: A Review
A few years ago, during a particularly contentious presidential election cycle, my father shared an article with me from a publication to which he subscribed and asked me to offer him my thoughts on the topic covered. […]
“On Getting Out of Bed: The Burden and Gift of Living” by Alan Noble: A Review
In the 2012 film *The Perks of Being a Wallflower*, based on a novel by Stephen Chbosky, a high school first-year student named Charlie grapples with the suffering of those around him […]
From the Editor
Many *Modern Reformation* readers are familiar with the theological language of the “already” versus the “not yet.” When the authors of the Bible described salvation, they portrayed it as a foretaste of a redemption […]
Packed Dirt, Churchgoing, Pericope, Covenant: Tales of Wolfgang Musculus
The feel of dirt mattered to Wolfgang Musculus. Common dust and clay and grass accompanied many of his formative experiences like sod stuck to a child’s knee. […]
Theology
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50 Difficult Theology Questions Answered in 50 Minutes
Pastor Adriel Sanchez joins producer Aaron Simon to answer some of the most common questions about Christianity.
What Is the Ordo Salutis? Explaining the Reformed View of Salvation
“The basis of our justification isn’t our sanctification, but Christ’s righteousness..” How are Christians saved? The Ordo Salutis, meaning “order of salvation,” describes the order by which Christians receive salvation. Pastor Adriel explains why it serves as a helpful tool in understanding the differences between Protestant and Catholic traditions.
Help! Saved but Still Sinning
Sanctification isn’t effortless. The act of dying to sin implies spiritual battle and life-long war against sin. Living unto righteousness implies costly, intensive labor that daily says “no” to sin and “yes” to Christlikeness. So what do we do when we fail yet again? How can we overcome feelings of failure, defeat, and self-loathing when we sin?
God’s Gift of Rest to You
Nobody really knows what to do with the Sabbath anymore. A frequent point of contention between Jesus and that group of ultra-religious elites was what was lawful or unlawful to do on the Sabbath. Even a quick perusal of the Gospels reveals how common this conflict was. From healing the man with a withered hand […]
