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Articles by David Robinson

 

Following the Footsteps of the Great Physician: Healthcare in the Early Church

by David Robinson

January 13, 2021

Before the advance of Christianity, chronic or severe illness was viewed with suspicion and many people shared the experience of the woman in the Gospel account. The church acted as a surrogate family, which cared for both its own members and those outside

 

Augustine on the Good of Marriage (Part 2)

by David Robinson

April 1, 2013

The redefinition of marriage along subjective criteria of modern relationship theory, rather than the external standard of God's word, is in fact a denial of marriage itself.

 

Augustine on the Good of Marriage (Part 1)

by David Robinson

April 1, 2013 | Genesis 2:24; Ephesians 5:31

Augustine's theology of marriage hinges on the three goods of marriage: children, fidelity, and sacrament. The denial of these goods is a critical point in contemporary efforts to redefine marriage.

 

That We May Present Everyone Mature in Christ (Part 2)

by David Robinson

April 1, 2011 | Ephesians 4:12-32; Psalm 115:1-9; Romans 6:17; Acts 20:27; Colossians 1:29-2:1; Philippians 1:6

The Apostle Paul makes clear that teaching is meant to bring transformation and is agonizing work.

 

That We May Present Everyone Mature in Christ (Part 1)

by David Robinson

April 1, 2011 | 1 Corinthians 15:3-5; Romans 15:4; Romans 15:8-9; Acts 20:27; Luke 24:27; 1 Corinthians 2:10-13

Paul's example of pastoral teaching is evangelical and spiritual.