Andreas Kostenberger, on his blog (which is also available in Spanish!), recently shared twelve theses for the church’s mission in the 21st century. Often when we hear of the church’s mission, it is couched in a pragmatic discussion, focusing on methodology to the neglect of theological reflection. Kostenberger’s excellent theses, I believe, should serve as [...]
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Kostenberger on the Church’s Mission in the 21st Century
October 8, 2008Witnessing at Work: Sacred vs. Secular?
March 25, 2008Continuing in our series on missional work, Jason Meyer chimes in to address the false dichotomy with a biblical-theological approach. More contributions to come, but for now, consider Jason’s response.
Christians tend to see things in pieces and miss the big picture. This inability to see in a panoramic way leads to many false [...]
Blue Collar Theology 22: Recent Biblical Theology Resources
March 24, 2008Over the past month, Southern Seminary (where I attend) has had some excellent lectures on Biblical Theology, and they have been kind to not only provide the MP3 of each lecture, but you can also download the lectures in PDF format. The lectures are from Graeme Goldsworthy (2008 Gheens Lectures) and Jim Hamilton (Julius [...]
Elemental Evangelism, Part 2
October 11, 2007Picking up where I left off yesterday, I want to continue with elements three and four of what I am calling “elemental evangelism.”
3. Apologetical
As I begin to build a relationship with unbelievers, I piece together their worldview which is based on presuppositions they hold (whether they realize that or not). I have unbelieving [...]
Like Shepherd, Like Sheep
September 19, 2007While meditating this week on the phrase “patiently enduring evil” (2 Tim. 2:24), I was led the Sherpherd/sheep imagery of Jesus and His followers. In John 10, Jesus said, “My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me” (John 10:27). But how or in what way does His sheep [...]
Book Alert: Commentary on the New Testament Use of the Old Testament
September 19, 2007Title: Commentary on the New Testament Use of the Old Testament
Editors: G.K. Beale and D.A. Carson
Publisher: Baker Academic
Release Date: November 7, 2007
Pages: 1152
Format: Hardcover
ISBN 10-digit: 0-8010-26938
ISBN 13-digit: 978-0801026935
Retail Price: $54.99
Table of Contents: No
Intro: No
Sample Chapter: No
From Baker Academic:
Readers of the New Testament often encounter quotes or allusions to Old Testament stories and prophecies that [...]
The First Word of the New Testament Matters
September 2, 2007For those of us in the SBC, LifeWay Sunday School curriculum is the standard literature for small group Bible study. This morning our Sunday School class, along with untold thousands of other SBC classes, began a study in the book of Matthew based on the LifeWay curriculum. However, much to the chagrin of [...]
David Peterson’s Introduction to Biblical Theology Online
August 25, 2007David Peterson’s 2006 course “Introduction to Biblical Theology” is now available online. Below you can click on each lecture to download the audio (MP3) and notes. Thank you, Oak Hill, for making these available. To view and purchase books on biblical theology, be sure to check out the Westminster Bookstore which has [...]
Papers and Projects
September 16, 2007Things are really starting to pile up this semester in school. Attempting to finish strong, I am taking five classes this semester which also includes four papers. As you can expect, blog frequency will likely taper of a little, although I do plan on sharing some of my research and everyday thoughts. Right now, I [...]
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