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The relationship between the Gospel of John and other ancient writings and collections is a point of discussion among various disciplines. One such connection involves the parallels between this gospel and the epistles by the same name. Thematic coherence and verbal connections are easily discernable and accepted in biblical studies, and scholars focused on historical-critical … Read more
Within the Catholic Epistle (CE) corpus, the letters entitled 1 and 2 Peter are a veritable hornet’s nest of critical issues generating never-ending debate over historical concerns. Whether focused on issues of pseudonymity, dating, or the dependency of 2 Peter and Jude, the theological import of these writings has received paltry regard in NT biblical … Read more
Among messianic interpreters of Daniel 7’s “one like a son of man,” a division exists between those who see a solely victorious Messiah and those who believe the Messiah is there presented as suffering on earth before being enthroned in heaven. This paper proposes that God intended readers of Daniel 7 to interpret the son … Read more
One of the most striking features of 1–2 Kings is the parallels between Elijah and Jezebel. Phyllis Trible has noted numerous parallels between Elijah and Jezebel, arguing Elijah has received too much credit for his actions while Jezebel has received far too little. According to Trible, the author’s focus on Elijah rather than Jezebel is … Read more
With the rise of globalization has come numerous opportunities and challenges for pastoral ministry, not the least regarding preaching. How does one meaningfully communicate the exegetical and theological thrust of a passage of Scripture within a large multicultural context that is diverse ethnically, culturally, politically, and theologically? This paper will provide the theological reflections of … Read more
Plērōma appears four times in Ephesians, with each instance suggesting the idea of completeness. In 1:10, Paul refers to God’s “plan for the fullness of time,” which refers to the completeness of time. The same word appears in reference to the “fullness of him who fills all in all” (1:23), the “fullness of God” (3:19), … Read more
Several books have been published concerning the issue of immigrants during the past couple decades. Notable ones are M. Daniel Carroll R., The Bible and Borders: Hearing God’s Word on Immigration (Grand Rapids: Brazos, 2020); Mark W. Hamilton, Jesus, King of Strangers: What the Bible Really Says about Immigration (Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 2019); James K. … Read more
“Put on the Lord Jesus Christ” in Romans 13:14 is interpreted in various ways. As a metaphorical language, it could be regarded to have multiple senses, and scholars often derive its meanings from its usage in Jewish and Greco-Roman sources and Paul’s utilization of similar clothing imagery (Gal 3:27; Eph 4:24; Col 3:10). In this … Read more
The interpretation of the “Putting on the new self” metaphor in Colossians 3:10 has historically unfolded in various ways, involving uncovering its origins, social implications, exploring Paul’s logic within in, or delving into its close relationship with Paul’s theological thoughts (Frederick 2019, 207–19; Canavan 2012, 134–78; Kim 2004, 152–75). In this paper, I will take … Read more
The story of the Israelites in the Old Testament was a story filled with trials and tribulations that they had to overcome with the help of YHWH. It was only through YHWH’s divine intervention and preservation that Israel survived as a nation. The book of Genesis became the foundation for that story. Throughout the book, … Read more