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In this paper, I explore what it means for us to “read” our worship and to “read” our lives in terms of locating “wonder” (drawing on Sophia Vasalou), that is, those places where God manifests himself to us through worship and life experience. We may read our worship through various means: texts (following philosopher and … Read more
Edgar Young Mullins occupies a prominent position within Southern Baptist history and theology, yet the nature of his legacy remains a subject of ongoing debate and diverse interpretations. This proposal endeavors to embark on an exploration of the theological methodology employed by Mullins, with a particular focus on elucidating its ramifications for understanding his seminal … Read more
The specter of death hangs over all of humanity. With only a handful of exceptions, every person is subject to death. The two exceptions to this rule in the Old Testament are Enoch and Elijah. These exceptions have implications for the death of all the regenerate. This paper argues that these Old Testament accounts of … Read more
This paper critiques Friedrich Schleiermacher’s rejection of the dogmatic significance of the eternal processions of the Triune persons by analyzing its negative affects on his doctrine of adoption. Within the current Schleiermacher renaissance, scholars seek to recover the importance of Freidrich Schleiermacher for the development of Christian theology and to argue for his place among … Read more
In this study, I argue the Spirit of the Lord was always meant to reside in humanity having been made in His Image in order for the creative process of humanity to reach its full potential. Traditional approaches to interpreting the imago deo include the ontological, relationships and/or reasoning of humanity, and the functional, humanity … Read more
In Isaiah chapters 40-44 the author attacked idolatry and paganism, even going as far as calling it “nothing” (41:29) and satirically mocking those that worship idols (44:9-20). This was used polemically to argue for the superiority and incompatibility of YHWH in comparison to the pagan gods of the nations around Judah, especially the Babylonian deities. … Read more
The book of 4 Ezra, written in the wake of the destruction of Jerusalem by the Romans in 70 AD begins: “In the thirtieth year after the destruction of the city, I was in Babylon.” In this way it identifies its situation with the situation of the book of Jeremiah, which was written in the … Read more
Paul’s statement in Romans 5:18 concerning the universal sin of Adam has prompted frequent speculation about the scope of salvation in Romans 5:18b: “And likewise, through the righteous act of one human has come justification and life for all (οὕτως καὶ δι᾽ ἑνὸς δικαιώματος εἰς πάντας ἀνθρώπους εἰς δικαίωσιν ζωῆς). Apocalyptic interpreters of Paul like … Read more
It is sometimes argued that Hebrews 11 justifies Barak, Samson, and Jephthah as men of faith despite their apparent negative depictions in Judges. In Judges Barak, Samson, and Jephthah were not men of faith. Reconciling the narrative accounts of Barak, Samson, and Jephthah with Hebrews 11 remains a difficulty for biblical scholars. This paper will … Read more
This paper performs a theological-ethical analysis of the policies towards Artificial Intelligence of the European Union, the US Federal government, and China. This analysis is concretized by relating it to the replacement of humans with AI in healthcare and to the handling of lethal autonomous weapons. The accelerating development of AI is not only summoning … Read more