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Genuine Christian Theology is about the Promises in Christ, as opposed to Philosophies of Grace

An excerpt from Oswald Bayer’s Theology the Lutheran Way: (On Psalm 51) The words of […]

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An excerpt from Oswald Bayer’s Theology the Lutheran Way:

(On Psalm 51)
The words of the psalm compel us to speak of sin and grace. Theology can have no other theme. But even sin and grace can be spoken of philosophically, meaning “metaphysically”, “morally”, or “historically.” The “rule” Luther uses to judge the genuineness of theology is this: “By divine promises and laws, not by human rules, ‘so that you are justified in your words'” (v.4). To speak theologically of sin and grace means to speak of God’s promise (promissio) and of his law (lex), of the accusing and killing law (Gesetz) and the comforting and life giving gospel (Evangelium).

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8 responses to “Genuine Christian Theology is about the Promises in Christ, as opposed to Philosophies of Grace”

1. StampDawg says:

   04/25/2009 at 11:45 am

   Thanks Matt. This was just so very helpful.

   You da man.

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2. Colton says:

   04/25/2009 at 12:44 pm

   Awesome post. Much needed.

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3. CCD says:

   04/25/2009 at 2:20 pm

   beautiful image to accompany the post…

   – caroline dixon

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4. ross says:

   04/25/2009 at 10:16 pm

   This is a great reminder to me. Thank you.

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5. Kyle says:

   04/26/2009 at 10:02 am

   Great quote from Oswald Bayer! Like everyone else said, it is something good to remember.

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6. Michael Cooper says:

   04/26/2009 at 6:46 pm

   Amen and Amen.

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7. Sean Norris says:

   04/27/2009 at 12:13 pm

   Love this Matt, thanks.

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8. The Smiths in NYC says:

   04/27/2009 at 3:45 pm

   good word!!

   Reply