The interpretation of Scripture has been and always will be at the center of theological debates. For the majority of Christians, Scripture represents God's will for mankind, but the application thereof is hotly contested. In fact, some may see the differences present in Paul's letters compared to John's or Peter's as evidence that different interpretations are part of the very fabric of the Christianity handed down to us. Even the way Jesus interprets the Hebrew Scriptures is different from those of the Sadducees and Pharisees. Even though there are many different interpretations of Scripture, the majority of Christians also agree that the Scriptures ought to be applied to the Christian life. There is no getting around that part. No amount of interpretation will translate away the necessity of biblical living without first undermining the gospel. Again, the type of biblical living will be interpreted differently, but it will nevertheless be there. As a Calvinist, I u...
John Calvin's personal seal was the image of a hand holding a heart. The Latin phrase attached to the image reads, "cor meum tibi offero domine, prompte et sincere." My heart I offer to God, promptly and sincerely. In true Calvinist fashion, not only my heart, but my whole self also, I give to God, promptly and sincerely. I invite you to follow along with me on that very journey.