Dr Paul Allen

The Scriptures give us a robust revelation about all that Jesus accomplished on the cross. As we go about seeking to categorize all of the various dimensions of the cross, we discover that there are both vertical and horizontal dimensions to Jesus’ work. The vertical dimensions are foundational; the horizontal is consequential.  The vertical dimensions include Jesus’ defeat of Satan (Gen. 3:15; John 12:31; Col. 2:15), His propitiating the wrath of God (Rom. 3:25; Heb. 2:7; 1 John 2:2; 4:10), His atoning for our sin (Heb. 1:3; Rom. 4:7–8), His breaking the power of sin (Rom. 6:9–14), His securing the new heavens and new earth (Heb. 2:5–11), and His overcoming the world (John 12:31; 16:33). The horizontal dimensions include His becoming the example of self-sacrificial living (Rom. 15:2–3; 1 Peter 2:21) and His reconciling men to one another, thereby making peace for those who formerly lived in hostility with one another (Eph. 2:14). When men pervert or deny the biblical teaching conc...

Image via Wikipedia Anselm held the position of archbishop of Canterbury from 1093 to 1109. A Benedictine monk , philosopher, and theologian, he stands as one of the most significant thinkers in the history of the Western church . While Anselm's name is widely known, his impact is not.  His influence is not due to the sheer volume of his writings but to his ability to expound profound subjects biblically and thoughtfully in just a few words.  In general, the assumption exists that to make a significant contribution to the body of literature that shapes scholarly thought requires the production of massive tomes. Anselm’s impact completely overthrows this notion. Related articles Yet thou art truly sensible (immoderate.wordpress.com) February 25th (almaniacal.wordpress.com) The Christus Victor Theory of the Atonement (thegospeloferik.wordpress.com) St. Anselm Exploration Co. Accused Of Ponzi Scheme By SEC (huffingtonpost.com) Anselm Kiefer's Controve...