Social Media and the Death of Nuance

Last updated on: February 8, 2018 at 10:18 am By Jordan Cooper

I really dislike the majority of theological interaction over social media platforms. This probably sounds odd coming from me, because that is precisely what I do with a large portion of my time. As one who engages in the theological task, this is just the way that ideas spread in contemporary society, so it is a simple necessity. We are not gathering around university halls to hear a lengthy disputation over points of doctrine, nor can a theologian make a... Read more

The Difference Between Lutheran and Reformed Christology

Last updated on: February 7, 2018 at 2:29 pm By Jordan Cooper

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Summary of the Christian Faith Volume 2 is Available!

Last updated on: February 7, 2018 at 12:45 pm By Jordan Cooper

It has been four years since we put out volume 1 of Henry Eyster Jacobs’ book A Summary of the Christian Faith. The second half is finally here! Here is the product description: This volume is the magnum opus of Henry Eyster Jacobs’ theological career. This work is an extensive systematic theology aimed at providing the first theological textbook written in America for Lutheran students and pastors. In this work, Jacobs gives a broad yet accessible treatment of Christian theology.... Read more

Theosis and Christification Explained

Last updated on: February 9, 2018 at 10:39 am By Jordan Cooper

This video gives a brief definition of the term theosis, as well as my proposal of Christification as a Lutheran form of theosis. Read more

A Critique of Biblical Patriarchy Part 2

Last updated on: February 3, 2018 at 11:59 am By Jordan Cooper

On this program, I continued my critique of the so-called “Biblical Patriarchy” movement. I talked about the role of women in society, along with the necessity of women to–at times–correct men. This is a corrective to the overreaction of some Christian churches against feminism. Here is the program. Here is the blog post I cited on the program: https://adaughterofthereformation.wordpress.com/2012/05/31/whats-wrong-with-biblical-patriarchy/ Here is the document I have been examining: The Tenets of Biblical Patriarchy Read more