Sermons 35
Olin Alfred Curtis delves into the comprehensive plan of biblical theology, emphasizing the importance of starting with the Old Testament and studying the New Testament through the lens of the Epistle
Olin Alfred Curtis preaches about the profound significance of the intermediate state between death and resurrection, emphasizing the deep spiritual life and subjective kingdom experienced by the depa
Olin Alfred Curtis delves into the deep mysteries of the doctrines of the Incarnation and the Trinity, exploring the rationality behind these concepts that may have seemed absurd in agnostic perspecti
Olin Alfred Curtis delves into the concept of the moral law, contrasting absolute laws grounded in the nature of things with positive laws created by God's will. He explores the idea that sin should b
Olin Alfred Curtis delves into the significance of Christian sacraments, emphasizing their personal intention, symbol of grace, and means of grace. Each sacrament serves as a token of personal Christi
Olin Alfred Curtis preaches about the early church's struggle to defend the deity of Jesus Christ against the Arian heresy, emphasizing the importance of maintaining the belief in Christ's divinity as
Olin Alfred Curtis delves into the various conceptions of death from non-Christian perspectives, highlighting the idealization of death by modern poets and the scientific view of death as a servant of
Olin Alfred Curtis delves into the concept of sin, emphasizing the importance of understanding its various classifications such as personal sin, individual depravity, and racial sin. He explains that
Olin Alfred Curtis delves into the role of the Christian preacher within the church militant, emphasizing the preacher's significance in the church's mission to conquer the world. He distinguishes the
Olin Alfred Curtis delves into the concept of evolution, emphasizing the distinction between the progress of the plan and the progress of the individual in nature. He discusses the idea that every ind
Olin Alfred Curtis delves into the concept of personality, emphasizing the importance of self-consciousness, self-grasp, self-estimate, and self-decision in defining what it means to be a person. He e
Olin Alfred Curtis delves into the complexities of conscience, exploring how it guides individuals in distinguishing between right and wrong, feeling a sense of personal obligation to do what is right
Olin Alfred Curtis preaches about the intrinsic connection between personal freedom and moral responsibility, emphasizing the intuitive sense of freedom and responsibility in self-consciousness and mo
Olin Alfred Curtis preaches about the journey from personal morality to religion, emphasizing the taproot of moral concern in man as a sense of belonging to a supernatural overmaster, leading to a fee
Olin Alfred Curtis delves into the essence of religion, highlighting the belief in an unseen order and the pursuit of harmoniously adjusting ourselves to it. He explores the origin of religion, emphas
Olin Alfred Curtis delves into the complexities of demonstrating the existence of a good, wise, living, and personal God, acknowledging the challenges in proving it conclusively but emphasizing the mu
Olin Alfred Curtis delves into the complex relationship between nature and morality, exploring the deep connection between the individual and the cosmos. He discusses the challenges faced when trying
Olin Alfred Curtis preaches about the revelation of God in Jesus Christ, emphasizing that Christianity is not just about Jesus as an isolated figure in history but about the grand historical context i
Olin Alfred Curtis preaches about the social nature of man, emphasizing the natural principle of attraction that leads to relationships and the importance of fraternity as a Christian idea. He highlig
Olin Alfred Curtis preaches about the journey of Reason and Conscience to meet the King, emphasizing the importance of moral certainty and the innermost basis of life found in acknowledging moral good
Olin Alfred Curtis delves into the deep theological discussions surrounding the authority, inspiration, and extent of the Bible. He explores the different theories of biblical inspiration, emphasizing
Olin Alfred Curtis preaches on the challenges of truly understanding and practicing the theology of Christ, emphasizing the importance of not taking shortcuts to belief out of fear or convenience, as
Olin Alfred Curtis delves into the certainty of God's existence and the distressing sight of a world seemingly disconnected from its Creator, leading to a profound mystery beyond human solution. He ex
Olin Alfred Curtis preaches on the doctrine of the Incarnation, emphasizing the Son of God becoming man for the redemption of humanity. He discusses the importance of starting with the Son of God in t
Olin Alfred Curtis delves into the profound concept of the holiness of God as the root of the redemptive work of our Lord, emphasizing the Old Testament's focus on God's moral sovereignty and lovingki
Olin Alfred Curtis delves into the primary attitude of Jesus towards his death, emphasizing that Jesus did not view his death as a mere incident or accident, but as a moral necessity, a means of ranso
Olin Alfred Curtis delves into the intricate theories of atonement, expressing a deep dissatisfaction with existing theories and proposing a new 'racial theory' that emphasizes the importance of under
Olin Alfred Curtis preaches about the profound experience of a heart transformed by God, singing a new song of redemption and forgiveness, reflecting on the deep love and gratitude for the salvation r
Olin Alfred Curtis preaches on the Ordo Salutis, focusing on the process of building the new man in Christ. The sermon outlines the preparation for conversion, emphasizing the human and divine sides o
Olin Alfred Curtis preaches about the human side of conversion, emphasizing the practical aspects of repentance and faith in the Christian journey. Repentance is described as a personal sorrow for per
Olin Alfred Curtis delves into the essence of Methodism, emphasizing the unique theological focus on the holiness of the human soul, heart, mind, and will as the central theme. He explores John Wesley
Olin Alfred Curtis emphasizes the importance of understanding the doctrine of the resurrection in eschatology, focusing on the positive process of redemption and the completion of the redeemed man thr
Olin Alfred Curtis preaches about the Kingdom of God, emphasizing that it is the highest good granted by God to the community established through Christ's revelation. While the church represents the v
Olin Alfred Curtis delves into the challenging concept of eternal punishment for the wicked, expressing personal struggles and the need to reconcile this doctrine with a Christian theodicy. Rejecting
Olin Alfred Curtis preaches on the essential doctrine of the Trinity, rejecting various heretical views and emphasizing the three distinct Persons in the Godhead. He highlights the eternal nature of t
