2
Jan
2013
Questioning Evangelism
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We’d just finished up another night at Christianity Explored when I stumbled upon a discussion my friend Lisa was having with a guest she’d brought to the study. Seeing me approach, Lisa said something to her guest about the fact that I taught the Bible for a living and that I’d be able to answer... Read More
31
Dec
2012
How Does the New Testament Interpret the Old Testament?
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In our previous video post with Dr. Michael Vlach, we linked to another video titled “What Is Covenant Theology?” In this video Dr. Vlach notes that one of the major differences between covenant theology and dispensationalism is a hermeneutical one: how does the New Testament interpret the Old Testament? In the video Dr. Vlach gives... Read More
29
Dec
2012
Equip and Encourage
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MACP Roundtable 2012: Dave Doran, Michael Vlach (The Master’s Seminary), and Neal Cushman (Northland International University) explain why eschatology is important for an individual believer and for church life. Check out the other topics covered in the MACP Roundtable: What’s the Biblical Evidence for Premillenialism? What is Covenant Theology? Dispensationalism and Modern-day Israel Does being... Read More
27
Dec
2012
Recommended Reading on the Conservative Resurgence in the SBC
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If you are interested in Baptist history and are looking for a few good books to read in the new year, you may want to check out Nathan Finn’s annotated list of resources on the Conservative Resurgence within the Southern Baptist Convention. I’d recommend starting with the books by Pressler, Sutton, and Bush and Nettles.... Read More
25
Dec
2012
Josephus (not Luke) Misdated Quirinius’s Census
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John Rhoads argues in a recent article that it was Josephus, not Luke, who misdated Quirinius’s census. The gist of his piece is that the Judas whom Josephus associates with a tax revolt in A.D. 6 (Ant. 18.4–23) is the same Judas whom Josephus says was killed a decade or so earlier by Herod the... Read More
23
Dec
2012
Christmas, the Cross, and Sandy Hook
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The tragedy that occurred on Friday the 14th at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newton, CT, has left many families grieving this Christmas. Though the event would create incredible heartache at any time, its proximity to Christmas must only heighten the loss for the loved ones left behind. Yet, the true significance of Christmas could... Read More
21
Dec
2012
What Makes Dispensational Premillenialism Unique?
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MACP Roundtable 2012: Dave Doran, Michael Vlach (The Master’s Seminary), and Neal Cushman (Northland International University) talk about the different kinds of premillennialism. Audio and notes from their 2012 MACP general sessions and workshops are available at the DBTS website.
21
Dec
2012
Winner Announcement – Paul Through Mediterranean Eyes
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We ended up with 43 comments on our book giveaway post from earlier this week. Here’s how we came up with a winner. Late last night my four oldest kids each chose a number between 1 and 43. We wrote those four numbers down on slips of paper. Then we let our fifth child (age 2)... Read More
19
Dec
2012
“These Tragedies Must End”
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We are conditioned at times to think that grace and theology are confined to the spiritual realm—to believers and the church. Outside of the church independent forces like politics dominate. But when President Obama uttered the words “These tragedies must end” in the wake of the massacre at Newtown, CT, he was offering us a... Read More
17
Dec
2012
Book Giveaway: Paul Through Mediterranean Eyes
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This week we’re giving away a copy of Kenneth Bailey’s book Paul Through Mediterranean Eyes: Cultural Studies in 1 Corinthians (retail value = $30). In order to be eligible to win this book you need to share this post on Facebook, Twitter, or your blog. Once you’ve done one or more of those things, leave a... Read More