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…
Tag Theology
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…
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…
Good News from Australia
It’s great to see that my old Australian mucker from Aberdeen days, Brian Rosner (now at Moore), has a new book out. B and I shared many a happy moment in our cramped attic offices, directly over the mosque at…
Good News from Australia
It’s great to see that my old Australian mucker from Aberdeen days, Brian Rosner (now at Moore), has a new book out. B and I shared many a happy moment in our cramped attic offices, directly over the mosque at…
Review of Roger Olsen’s “Arminian Theology: Myths and Realities”
Given the choice, I would always rather have my opinions presented and explained by a competent opponent than an incompetent friend; but my strong preference is for a competent friend to undertake the task. Thus, it is always very useful…
Review of Gerald McDermott’s “God’s Rivals”
The central question of the book is somewhat disconcerting. Why has God allowed different religions? The question implies a respect for God’s sovereignty, but it might just as well open a door to universalism–that any religion can in…
Arminian Theology
Election, grace, predestination, bondage of the will – these will be taken by many who read this review to be concepts whose meaning is drawn exclusively from Reformed theology, from its Augustinian heritage, and (of course) from the Bible and…