Mary of Bethany
In the third in a series of articles in which we examine Jesus’ encounters with various individuals, we take a look at the conversation of Jesus with Mary of Bethany in Mark 14:1-9. Jesus was on his way to Calvary.…
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The Atonement in Context of Covenant Theology
Preliminary Remarks I have been enraptured with the cross of Christ ever since I was drawn to Christ by his Holy Spirit working faith in me over 25 years ago. Ever since then I have come to an ever increasing…
Interview with Bartel Elshout
Dr. Derek Thomas interviews Bartel Elshout on his translation of “The Christians Reasonable Service” by Wilhelmus a Brakel. DT: Bart [1] , you translated into English, from its Dutch original, the four-volumed work, The Christian’s Reasonable Service by Wilhelmus à…
Steady As You Go
Reformed Theological SeminaryCommencement Address – May 16, 2008Rev. Alistair Begg “Steady As You Go” – 2 Timothy 4: 1-8 We hear the Word of God again; this time in Second Timothy and in chapter 4. “In the presence of God…
Steady As You Go
Reformed Theological SeminaryCommencement Address – May 16, 2008Rev. Alistair Begg “Steady As You Go” – 2 Timothy 4: 1-8 We hear the Word of God again; this time in Second Timothy and in chapter 4. “In the presence of God…
He Descended into Hell
There is nothing more central to the Christian message than the cross of Christ. It is there in the shadows of the Old Testament. It explodes to the fore in the New, dominating the landscape of the Gospel records. And…
He Descended into Hell
There is nothing more central to the Christian message than the cross of Christ. It is there in the shadows of the Old Testament. It explodes to the fore in the New, dominating the landscape of the Gospel records. And…
Does Proverbs Speak of Jesus?
During my seminary days I was overly enamored with Biblical Theology and Redemptive-Historical interpretation. While I continue to appreciate and employ the significant insights of these interpretive approaches to Scripture, I now realize that I went a bit overboard in…
Nicodemus: When Knowing The Bible Isn’t Enough
Nicodemus was Jerusalem’s most outstanding Bible teacher and a member of the Jewish Ruling Council. Only the High Priest gained more recognition in the capital city than Nicodemus. Yet, despite all his learning and privileges, he did not know God.…
Some Reflections by a Christian College Professor
In my recent travels and conversations, the topics of Dr. Peter Enns’ book and the author’s relationship with Westminster Theological Seminary in Philadelphia have come up repeatedly. Dr. Enns is the author of Inspiration and Incarnation: Evangelicals and the…