Interview on The indoubt Show “How can God be good if there’s so much suffering in the world?” This is an age-old question that our friends at The indoubt Show, a radio show hosted by Isaac Dagneau, recently discussed with me about. There are two-parts to this interview. We’ll be posting the second part later this week. We’re… Read More
Writing Tips: What Works?
I love writing. Sometimes people ask me for suggestions on how to find time to write and how to be productive. Here are a few suggestions: (1) Be disciplined: Grind it out. Germans call this Sitzfleisch (essentially, the ability to stay seated and not to get up until a given task is accomplished). (2) Be flexible:… Read More
10 Reasons for Studying the History of Biblical Interpretation
To learn to present your own views within the context of previous scholarship. Not engaging and interacting with others may indicate arrogance or laziness. To avoid dead ends and to learn from the mistakes of others. Unless we learn from history, we’re doomed to repeat it. To be disabused of the illusion of our own… Read More
What Is Your Calling?
Josh Mann with “for the Sake of Truth” recently interviewed Dr. Kostenberger on “The Church, Academy, and Calling.” Here is the interview below. How would you describe the relationship between your “scholarly” endeavors and your involvement in the ministry of the local church? Being involved in the local church has become increasingly important to me…. Read More
Got Excellence?
[NOTE: This devotional was originally given at the 2012 Southeast ETS regional meeting.] My topic for our devotional today is excellence: excellence in general and scholarly excellence in particular. Some of you may have seen my recent book on the subject, Excellence: The Character of God and the Pursuit of Scholarly Virtue, so I’ve recently… Read More