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Is Mary the Ark of the Covenant in Psalm 132:8?
Is Mary the Ark of the Covenant in Psalm 132:8? No. Psalm 132 states: [[A Song of degrees.]] 1 LORD, remember David, and all his afflictions: 2 How he sware unto the LORD, and vowed unto the mighty God of Jacob; 3 Surely I will not come into the tabernacle of my house, nor go…
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Epiphanius didn't Fall for the Collyridian Teaching of the Bodily Assumption
Assumptionist argument: Epiphanius claims May was bodily assumed, because he compares her to Elijah, based on Panarion 79. This, they assert, shows that Epiphanius changed his mind between Panarion 78 and Panarion 79, even though the two are chapters of the same tome of the same book. We respond (as explained in the video linked…
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Primasius on the Woman of Revelation 12, the Ark of the Covenant, and the alleged Triadic Declarations
Primasius, Bishop of Hadrumetum (circa A.D. 551), Commentary on the Apocalypse Book I, Chapter I, at Rev. 1:4 Grace to you and peace from God, who is, who was, and who is to come, the Almighty. Even though according to the apostle “God was in Christ, reconciling the world to himself,” or as He Himself…
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Defining Semi-Pelagianism – The Alternatives Explained
The term “Semi-Pelagianism” or “Semi-Pelagian” was not given to Moses on Mt. Sinai. It’s not a Biblical term. It’s a theological term, apparently first developed in the 16th century (1500s). Based on the work of Backus and Goudriaan (discussed here), we believe that the term was created – possibly independently – first by Theodore Beza…
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John Chrysostom on Psalm 132
John Chrysostom, Expositions on the Psalms, Exposition on Psalm 132 For the 131st Psalm. Remember, O Lord, David and all his meekness. In some places, they wish to be saved merely by the remembrance of their ancestors. But here, they also speak of their accomplishments and the cause of all good things: gentleness, humility, meekness,…
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Origen (?) on Psalm 132:8
The following is from a collection of Fragments of Origen on the Psalms, at Psalm 132 (Septuagint 131), verse 8. This collection is designated as “doubtful,” presumably because it is sourced through second-hand collections, quotations, or the like. (8) “Arise, O Lord, into Your rest; You and the ark of Your sanctification.” Indeed, the flesh…
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Gerhoh of Reichersberg on Psalm 132:8
Gerhoh of Reichersberg (A.D. 1093-1169), Commentarius in Psalmos (P.L., CXCIII, 619–1814; CXCIV, 1-1066), Psalm 132 (Vulgate 131) at verse 8. Psalm 131:8 “Arise, O Lord, into your rest; you and the ark of your sanctification.” Noah’s Ark, long tossed by the floods during the deluge, finally rested upon the mountains of Armenia after the flood…
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Provisionism is Semi-Pelagianism or Pelagianism
[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w543PDklgLc?clip=Ugkx4z0swQcFFclCStySPpF2d3IjG2ECRpLp&clipt=EAAYiKQB] In the clip above, Warren and Leighton are mocking the ideas of Total Depravity and Prevenient Grace, as two different imaginary creatures. I’m not sure that their rejection of both doctrines could be any clearer. To God be the Glory!
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"Semi-Pelagianism" in Systematics – Toward a Functional Definition
The following is a non-exhaustive (yet possibly exhausting) list of various systematic theologies that I tracked down (not always successfully) in an effort to obtain the raw material from which to distill the meaning of “Semi-Pelagian” in systematic theology, particularly among the Reformed. Not all of the sources cited are Reformed, and some are more…
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Psalm 99:5 "Worship at his Footstool" or "Worship his Footstool"
In a recent debate, Craig Truglia argued that Psalm 99:5 should be read, “worship his footstool,” contrary to every English translation that I could find (example of a long list). Craig seemed to suggest that Young’s Literal Translation had such a reading, but the edition in the list I provided does not support Craig’s assertion.…