God as Pure Spirit: Stephen Charnock and the Doctrine of Divine Simplicity

Throughout the history of the church, the doctrine of divine simplicity has been seen as an essential component of theology proper. The post-Reformation orthodox theologians of the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries are no exception in this recognition, however some are noted for omitting the doctrine as its own category in their doctrines of God. Included … Read more

Divorce, Wealth, and the Kingdom of God (Mark 10:1–31): Broadening the Markan Sandwich

Mark’s penchant for sandwiches is universally recognized, a common feature in commentaries and NT Introductions. Generally, when we speak of “sandwiches,” we refer to “intercalations,” in which one episode is inserted within another, for the purpose of mutual interpretation (esp. 5:21–43; 6:7–32; 11:12–25). Yet this framing technique extends beyond intercalation, raising questions of how and … Read more

Has Our ‘Reading Backwards’ Approach to Hebrews Been Framed?

In recent discussions on Hebrews and Hermeneutics, one of the sticking points concerns how reading the author’s appropriation of the Old Testament in relation to various contexts skews a more theological, specifically Christological, ‘backward’ reading. The current paper explores recent attempts at explicating the hermeneutics of Hebrews, particularly interfacing with both Graham Hughes’ older proposals … Read more

Creedal Christianity in a Global Context: Why Nigeria Needs Nicaea

Are the creeds binding on all Christians in different places and at different times? What is the relationship of the ecumenical creeds of the church to contemporary global theology? Is it possible to be biblical without being creedal? These are some of the questions that this paper seeks to address. There are global theologians who … Read more