Investigate the doctrine of salvation with Dr. R. Michael Allen as a guide. Christ is the proper starting point for understanding, integrating, and applying the doctrine of salvation, and Dr. Allen maintains this central focus as he considers the theological and historical context of this tenet of the Christian faith. After supplying a thorough doctrinal framework, Dr. Allen looks at salvation through the lens of the communion of the saints, referencing Christian tradition over the centuries to illuminate relevant theological developments. Finally, he considers recent challenges and ongoing debates within the church that have influenced how we confess Christ and understand his work on our behalf today. Ultimately, the goal of this course is not to merely add to your knowledge about the doctrine of salvation but to aid you in faithfully living out your salvation in Christ.
Introduction
Introduction
Introducing the Speaker and the Course
5m
Dogmatic Framework for the Doctrine of Salvation
Introducing the Dogmatic Framework
7m
Starting with God
9m
Doctrine of the Holy Trinity: Holiness
7m
Doctrine of the Holy Trinity: Triunity
8m
… And All Things in God
9m
Creation and Covenant
7m
Exit and Return, Descent and Ascent
9m
Israel and Christ
7m
Jesus, Perfection and Hope
8m
Christ at Center, Not Beginning
8m
Christ-Centeredness in Canonical Form
8m
Historical Developments in the Doctrine of Salvation
Introducing Historical Developments
8m
Patristic Era: Deification
7m
Patristic Era: Ransom
7m
Medieval Era: Satisfaction
7m
Medieval Era: Moral Influence
5m
Reformation Era: Penal Substitution
7m
Reformation Era: Socinian Challenges
6m
Early Modern Era: Governmental Theory Challenge
5m
Late Modern Era: Vicarious Confession Theory
6m
Late Modern Era: Christus Victor Theory
5m
Late Modern Era: Feminist and Liberationist Approaches
7m
Recent Challenges and Retrieved Wisdom
Introducing Modern Responses
2m
Doctrine of God and Atonement (Rom 3:21–26)
8m
Election: Romans 9 in Pentateuchal Context
10m
Atonement in Context: Henri Blocher on Metaphors
10m
The Whole Christ and Double Grace
7m
Justification as the Entryway of the Gospel
9m
Challenge of Modifications: New Perspective on Paul
11m
Challenge of Modifications: Individuality and Community in Paul
6m
Challenge of Modifications: Douglas Campbell and Bruce Marshall