Faith and Works

The relationship of (true) faith and (good) works has been a theme for extensive discussion throughout church history.  Reformed churches may think that these issues have long been resolved with the writing of their confessions, but in my personal battles and in the impact of a popular re-interpretation of St. Paul, the same issues have surfaced again.  Recently they have entered reformed circles through men like Steve Schlissel and John Baruch.  Tom Wright is a strong proponent, too. Apparently, Wright has gained great popularity in the more conservative reformed churches in The Netherlands.  Yet, it seems that only a few elders in these churches are aware of his teachings on this point or why we should be concerned about it.

Therefore I want to return to my blogspot “Praying for Rain” to add a few more posts. The first must deal with “The Myth of the Non-transformed Christian Life”. This gives a review of concerns, which I have mostly mentioned in earlier posts.  Next, I will deal with the issue of “The New Perspective of Paul and Justification.” This will require several, perhaps four, posts.