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
Evangelical Philosophical Society
DBTS has a history of presenting papers at the Evangelical Theological Society. This year, I have the honor of presenting at the... Read More
Getting the Sermon Started
I feel a bit inadequate to write on a topic on which so many with greater experience than I have written at... Read More
The Role of Presuppositions in Scholarship
A few weeks ago I asked the question concerning how much those committed to evangelical faith should engage with progressive scholarship.[1] The... Read More
Scholars or Pastors?: On the Purpose of a Seminary
Should the chief role of a seminary be the training of scholars or pastors? In recent years there has been much said... Read More
How Much Should We Engage with Progressive Scholarship?
I have been reading quite a bit about John’s Gospel recently. My reading has spanned the spectrum from conservatives to fairly progressive... Read More
7 Points on the Ongoing Trinitarian Flap
A few weeks ago a theological kerfuffle erupted on the blogosphere. Several Reformed Confessionalists (whom I will call Carl Trueman and Co.)... Read More
Did God Die on the Cross? Another Attempt
Once again the anniversary of Christ’s death is opening up the question whether it is proper to say that God died on... Read More
The Messianic Secret and the Son of Man
When I was an associate pastor, I remember “Grandma” Audrey, an eighty-year-old woman, asking me why Jesus required His disciples to keep... Read More
The Pope’s Problem: A Reprise
The pope is finally gone and I am happier for it. He has practically no redeeming qualities and has left a trail... Read More