Category Archives: Biblical Theology

Attends to those matters of inter-textuality, canonical theology, and the theology of particular biblical authors.

Was Christ Forsaken by His Father?

Posted on March 20, 2008 by

If you are a Christian you most likely hold a belief that goes something like this: during his crucifixion, Jesus Christ was forsaken by God the Father who, due to his intoleration of sin, “turned his back” on Christ as Christ took … Continue reading →

Posted in Biblical Theology, New Testament Exegesis, Old Testament Exegesis, Scripture, Systematic Theology, Theology, Trinity | 25 Comments

Paper on Galatians 3:10-14

Posted on November 21, 2007 by

I’ve just linked to an exegesis paper that I wrote a while back on Galatians 3:10-14. It explores some attempts to reconcile the two disagreeing perspectives on Paul and the Law on several points (though not all points). I’m sure … Continue reading →

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Presbyterians and Household Baptisms

Posted on November 15, 2007 by

Having recently listened to a debate on infant baptism between James White and Gregg Strawbridge, I was revived in my frustration with Reformed theologians who continue to appeal the examples of household baptisms in defense of paedobaptism. When I was … Continue reading →

Posted in Covenant Theology, Exegesis, Lutheranism, New Testament Exegesis | Tagged , , , , | 51 Comments

Were the Psalms Purposefully Ordered?

Posted on January 16, 2007 by

Scholars have debated whether there was in fact a purposeful ordering of the Psalter. Using Psalms 1-2 as an example, I want to argue that a close reading of the Psalter will demonstrate that it was purposefully ordered by redactors. … Continue reading →

Posted in Biblical Theology, Canon, Old Testament Exegesis | 16 Comments

Gal 6:16 and Revised Dispensationalism (Part 3)

Posted on December 18, 2006 by

The Meaning of “the Israel of God” The context of Galatians must determine what the phrase “the Israel of God” means. We have already noted that this phrase is unique in the biblical text. Therefore, we must examine the context … Continue reading →

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Galatians 6:16 and Revised Dispensationalism (Part 2)

Posted on December 18, 2006 by

In the last post, I attempted to present Dr. S. Lewis Johnson’s argument for understanding “the Israel of God” in Galatians 6:16 as a reference to the body of ethnic Israel which is saved at the Messiah’s return. At the … Continue reading →

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Galatians 6:16 and Classical Dispensationalism (Part 1)

Posted on December 6, 2006 by

Well, it has been a long time since I have posted anything of substance, but with the semester completed I hope to pick up the pen once again. Introduction Some out there may wonder why I am even entertaining the … Continue reading →

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Covenants and Biblical Theology (Part 3)

Posted on September 2, 2006 by

Why is Genesis 1-3 in the Bible? What will the reader of Scripture not understand without these three chapters? The answer is: Creation and Fall, which comprises two-fourths of the Bible’s plot line (Creation-Fall-Redemption-New Creation). These chapters are essential to … Continue reading →

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Covenants and Biblical Theology (Part 2)

Posted on July 22, 2006 by

Discussion Resumed In my last post I sought to make the argument that God made a covenant with creation, which included man as made in the image of God. As soon as Scripture presents man made in the image of … Continue reading →

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Covenants and Biblical Theology (Part 1)

Posted on July 9, 2006 by

Presuppositions in Approach to Biblical Theology Before beginning a study of this magnitude, a writer’s presuppositions should be placed in clear view for all readers to see. First, the canon of Scripture will be the object of our study. Evangelicals … Continue reading →

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The NT Canon (Scripture: part 4b)

Posted on June 25, 2006 by

A continuing conversation Having examined the OT canon, we pursue our discussion of the canon of Scripture by turning to the NT canon.  NT Canon Obviously, we can’t probe all the issues and arguments surrounding the NT canon, but I will attend … Continue reading →

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The OT Canon (Scripture: part 4a)

Posted on June 17, 2006 by

What’s at stake in the Canon debate? Dan Brown’s The DaVinci Code has stirred theologian and skeptic alike with its claims. Brown has made claims about the canon in his novel to the degree that he calls the NT gospels … Continue reading →

Posted in Biblical Theology, Canon, Exegesis, Textual Criticism | 4 Comments