There is no sharing in the benefits of Christ unless we share in His person, for the benefits are not to be separated from the person… The treasury of benefits has not been deposited somewhere on earth… It is to be found exclusively in Christ Himself. He is that treasury. In Him the Father turns His friendly, gracious face to is, and that is our salvation
– The Wonderful Works Of God
Still gradually reading through “The Wonderful Works Of God”
[Adam] lived in paradise, it is true, but this paradise was not heaven and could with all of its beauty be forfeited by him. One thing was lacking in all the riches, both spiritual and physical, which Adam possessed: absolute certainty. As long as we do not have that, our rest and our pleasure is not yet perfect
Who have been the top five most #influential #theologians in your life?
For me:
1. Herman #Bavinck
2. #Augustine of Hippo
3. J. I. #Packer
4. Gordon #Fee
5. #Bonaventure of Bagnoregio
Your turn! …
@theologidons #theologidons @pastors #religion #theology #formation #reading #mentors
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Rev. Eric Burrows-Stone ⳨