Current Issues in New Testament Studies I was grateful to be invited to speak at the spring PhD colloquium at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. The topic for the colloquium was “Current Issues in New Testament Studies.” At the program director’s request, and in consultation with him, I’ve identified four important current issues in the field… Read More
A Theology of the Letters of Timothy and Titus: The Church
The Theology of the Letters of Timothy and Titus: The Church While sustaining a close relationship with Old Testament Israel as the chosen people of God, there is a sense in which the church is a New Testament phenomenon. Properly understood, the church began at Pentecost (Acts 2) shortly after Jesus’ ascension and exaltation with… Read More
A Theology of Paul’s Letters to Timothy and Titus: Mission
Where Do We Start? What is the best starting point in unearthing Paul’s theology in his letters to Timothy and Titus? This is a difficult yet vital question, because as is often the case in New Testament writings, the author’s thoughts are complex and multi-faceted. Paul’s letters to Timothy and Titus are no exception. Clearly,… Read More
A Biblical Theology of the Letters to Timothy and Titus
What Is Biblical Theology? One of the most promising recent trends in biblical scholarship is the burgeoning field of biblical theology. What is biblical theology? The simplest definition is this: “Biblical theology is the theology of the Bible, that is, the theology of the biblical writers themselves.” This means that as a discipline, biblical theology… Read More
Best Books in Biblical Studies 2017
Best Books in Biblical Studies 2017 In the year in which the evangelical world remembered Martin Luther and celebrated the 500-year anniversary of the Reformation, several significant books appeared in biblical studies. The following volumes would make an excellent reading list for all serious students of Scripture and come highly recommended. 1. Dirk Jongkind and… Read More