Peter W. Martens, Origen and Scripture: The Contours of the Exegetical Life. Oxford Early Christian Studies (Oxford: OUP, 2012) xii +280. $117.00 hb. $34.00 pb The reception of Origen is nothing if not tumultuous. Unquestionably one of the greatest minds…
I am so pleased to recommend this new book by Brian Borgman, my co-author in Spiritual Warfare: A Biblical and Balanced Perspective. Whether you have adopted already or are just thinking about it, Brian’s book, published by Cruciform Press, is…
There is great debate in parts of the Evangelical world at present over biblical authority, and especially over biblical inerrancy. This was, of course, a matter of controversy several decades ago in the so-called “Battle for the Bible.” One might…
One of the striking things about Bart Campolo's testimony to his loss of faith is the fact that it was the Bible’s teaching on the illegitimacy of homosexual acts which was a key element in his rejection of Christianity. I…
The key to understanding the transfiguration lies in understanding its parallel: the crucifixion. There are few, more beautiful, contrasts found anywhere in God’s word than the contrasts between the transfiguration (Matt. 17:1-9) and the events surrounding the crucifixion (Matt. 27:33-54).…
Although the advent of new technology has probably posed new challenges for almost every generation, no one can deny that the pace of change has increased exponentially in recent decades, inflicting ever more severe growing pains on Christians seeking to…
On the road this week, I've noticed some things worth reading/listening to over at Jon Master's den, A Place for Truth. First, he is launching a new podcast, Theology on the Go, the first episode of which has my seminary…
After reading a rather punchy and critical review by Thomas McCall, “a Wesleyan-Arminian Christian (and thus only “Reformed” in a fairly broad sense),” I thought it might be a good time to discuss briefly the topic of book puffs/commendations, and also…
There has been much handwringing lately over the fall of Mark Driscoll and demise of Mars Hill Inc. It is not my intention to pick on Driscoll or Mars Hill. But the Seattle mega-church and her charismatic pastor were…
Some people are hesitant to participate in a church plant because of the amount of work it takes. Sometimes you have to arrive earlier to church than you normally would, in an established church, to ensure things are in order.…
