The Descent of Christ
Beyond doubt, the most hotly debated assertion of the Apostles’ Creed is the descent of Christ to “hell” or hades (ᾅδης/inferos/inferna). This... Read More
A Down Payment on a Good Home
It is that time of year here in Michigan when you begin to see yard sales cropping up around your neighborhood. When... Read More
Joseph as a Pattern of Rejected, Royal Rule and Its Implications for Dispensational Interpretation
Lately, as a result of three factors I’ve been thinking a fair bit about the potential role Joseph plays in biblical typology.... Read More
Mission in the Old Testament: God’s Concern for the Nations (Part 3)
In my first post, I began to explore the notion of a “missionary mandate” for Israel in the Old Testament. Last time,... Read More
The Overrealized Eschatology of Progressive Covenantalism
I first came across the phrase “overrealized eschatology” in a seminary class on the exegesis of 1 Corinthians. The idea had been... Read More
An Attempt at Biblical Theology in Poetic Verse
I think it’s fair to say that art can reach the inner person quicker than an outline (though perhaps “art” is a strong... Read More
Expositional Preaching and Detroit Baptist Theological Seminary
Six months ago the Lord led my family to make a surprising move. I was teaching at a University in Wisconsin and... Read More
Hebrews and the revelation of the Son
Have you ever noticed that the writer of Hebrews never directly quotes from Jesus?[1] Of course, the New Testament epistles do not... Read More
Should We Doubt Young Earth Creationism?
I’ve noted before the challenge of determining the importance of doctrines. One issue often debated by current Christians is the significance of... Read More
A New and Legitimate Way? David Moffitt's Reading of Hebrews
Earlier this summer I had a chance to read and review a new and increasingly-influential book on Hebrews by David Moffitt, assistant... Read More