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Robert C. Saler
Robert Saler is associate dean and professor of Lutheran studies at Christian Theological Seminary in Indianapolis and the author of Theologia Crucis.
In praise of (imperfect) images
Depictions of Jesus reveal God—but never adequately.
The vocation of surviving
Patrick B. Reyes reflects on the soils that have sustained him—and those that have poisoned him.
A church for disciples (John 1:29–42)
So often the call to discipleship slides into becoming a call to church membership.
A few questions about baptism (Matthew 3:13–17)
Do we assume the authority of the heavens?
The mystery of those we love
One of my favorite things to teach in a seminary setting is Christology, particularly the early church’s development of what would become “orthodox” understandings of both the person and work of Jesus.
Dissatisfaction without escape
In recent years, some very good cautions have emerged concerning talk of “heavenly cities” and dissatisfaction with our “earthly” home. Preaching in such a way that emphasizes a city to come brings with it a host of dangers.
Sunday, August 11, 2013: Hebrews 11:1-3, 8-16
One of the few reliable maxims in theology is that the simpler the question, the tougher the answer....
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