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Pastors typically spend the bulk of their time interacting with Christians. For this reason, they may not fully appreciate the experiences of their congregants who interact with the non-Christian world on a daily basis. Sermons, for example, from Esther, Daniel, or 1 Peter may be less effective if they fail to grapple with the challenges … Read more
This paper will explore the problems with the use of the label “cultural apologetics,” while at the same time arguing for the importance of a cluster of strategies that are commonly labeled as such. The adjective “cultural” to describe apologetics can suggest that other versions of apologetics could be acultural, understood universally, outside of the … Read more
Established scholarship regards ancient Christian exegetical strategies as a vital prerequisite to theological conclusions integral to Nicene trinitarian dogma (Yeago 1994). More recent scholarship analyzes and evaluates the relation of Scripture and metaphysics (Levering 2004, Levering 2010, Rowe 2010, Carter 2018, Duby 2019, Carter 2021). Herman Bavinck (1854–1921) contributes to this ongoing, contemporary conversation, especially … Read more
The significance that the book of Ruth plays in the story of the Messiah can be seen clearly at the end of the book, with the genealogy connecting the child given to Naomi through Ruth to David. This is routinely noted by biblical theologians, seen recently in T. D. Alexander (1998), Kaiser (2008), and Schreiner … Read more
The recovery of the practice of “ecclesial theology” and the identify of pastors and theologians as “ecclesial theologians” has an exemplar in the late John Webster. He understood his own work in academic theology as a self-conscious repudiation of the practice of theology as a critical science and undertook instead to employ theology in service … Read more
In the past decade, several theologians have been exploring topics at the interface of Christian theology and the possible existence of Extra-Terrestrial Intelligent Life (ETIL). This interesting field is known as “Astrotheology.” Until now, there has been very little engagement from the evangelical theological community. The paper will begin with an overview of the field … Read more
Among American divines in the nineteenth century, the doctrine of deification was either rejected as being too closely aligned with Hegelian pantheism or simply ignored when discussing the doctrine of union with Christ. Salvation was forensic justification, and the incarnation was the context through which God could suffer in the person of Christ. Union with … Read more
This presentation will address the nature of miracles in Luke-Acts to clarify the Holy Spirit’s activity in divine judgment. Doing so will contribute to the enduring discussion about the primary role of the Holy Spirit in Luke-Acts. My thesis is that God’s Spirit effects judgment—salvific and condemnatory—through miracles that drive individuals to a decision point … Read more
This paper examines how the leadership philosophies of three American presidents—Andrew Jackson, Abraham Lincoln, and Dwight D. Eisenhower—shaped their approaches to crisis management and executive decision-making. By analyzing their contrasting leadership styles during defining national crises, the study demonstrates how each president’s underlying philosophical framework influenced their immediate crisis responses and lasting impact on American … Read more
The ecclesiology of the Nicene Creed represents nearly three centuries of Christian development and confesses belief in an “apostolic Church.’” The definition and implications of the Church being ‘apostolic’ have been the subject of extensive debate throughout Christian history. For many today, the abiding and quintessential ‘apostolic’ nature of the Church is construed primarily, if … Read more