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Canonical––or otherwise theological––hermeneutics has often downplayed the role of human authors and their intentions. Likewise, those committed to authorial intention tend to remain wary of canonical and spiritual exegesis (see Rowlands JSNT 45.30 [2023]; East IJST 19.10 [2017]: 39–41). In contrast to each of these tendencies, this paper argues that the reading strategies made possible … Read more
This paper investigates the theological and redemptive-historical relationship between the passion and ascension of Christ by focusing on the use of Psalms 2.00 and 24.00 in the Matthean accounts. Recent research has argued that Matthew’s passion narrative alludes to Psalm 2.00 at the crucifixion and to Psalm 24.00 at the triumphal entry. At the same … Read more
The deleterious effects of slavery remain a significant field of study. Exploring why Southern clergy supported African enslavement reveals motivations not unlike today’s luminaries in religious and political life who demonstrate similar objectionable behaviors. This paper argues that two pillars of pastoral support for the South’s doctrine of slavery were, first, that it was providentially … Read more
Bishop John Pearson (1613–1686) of the Church of England authored one of the classic texts of Anglican theology, his Exposition of the Creed (first edition 1659). In it, he used the Apostles’ Creed as a framework for instruction in Nicene and Protestant doctrine, supported by copious citations of earlier—especially patristic—authorities. Pearson’s Exposition played a foundational … Read more
The present paper discusses extrinsic and intrinsic textual dimensions involved in the emergence of the canonical sub-units that formed the New Testament, and the respective relationships between these dimensions. After an introductory section on how notions of ‘canon’ or ‘authoritative texts’ are in play in the NT documents, the paper explores (i) the relationship between … Read more
In Deuteronomy 18, Moses promised the Israelites, “[God] will raise up for them a prophet like you [Moses] from among their fellow Israelites, and I will put my words in his mouth. He will tell them everything I command him” (v 17). In short, a prophet is defined as speaking God’s words; God will speak … Read more
John Calvin modified the meaning of “very God of very God” in the Nicene Creed. Restricting eternal generation to the Son’s personhood without the communication of the divine essence from Father to Son, controversy erupted over his views for the next two hundred years or so. Calvin’s views of eternal generation became widely accepted from … Read more
This paper examines the impact of key evangelical leaders and institutions on James Montgomery Boice’s (1938–2000) early ministry, focusing on his transition from academia and editorial work at Christianity Today to his pastoral call to Tenth Presbyterian Church in Philadelphia. After Boice’s doctoral training and ministry experience in Basel, Switzerland, he emerged as a promising … Read more
This paper interprets the slavery-related laws in Exodus through a Worldview Hermeneutic framework grounded in two biblical worldview commitments: the Edenic telos of humanity and its corruption through the Fall. First, I establish a model for interpreting ethics within a comprehensive worldview. Following Christ’s interpretation of divorce law in Matthew 19, I argue that biblical … Read more
According to the Westminster Confession of Faith (1.8), Scripture has been “kept pure in all ages” by the special care and providence of God. The same idea is echoed in the Second London Baptist Confession of Faith (1.8). For some, this assertion means that textual criticism, as usually practiced by those in the field, is … Read more