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- [Psalm 26: The Long Obedience](https://kregelacademicblog.com/biblical-studies/psalm-26-the-long-obedience/) - Psalm 26: The Long Obedience from The Psalms: Jesus's Prayer Book by Douglas D. Webster Some preachers have a strange way of proclaiming the gospel message. They only seem to know how to target their Sunday morning sermon to the lost. These preachers assume the worst of the gathered congregation, even though they are in
- [Psalm 20: Praying for Answers](https://kregelacademicblog.com/biblical-studies/psalm-20-praying-for-answers/) - Psalm 20: Praying for Answers from The Psalms: Jesus's Prayer Book by Douglas D. Webster Psalm 20 offers a prayer liturgy for the king when the Lord’s anoint- ed is in distress. Psalms 20–23 are royal kingship psalms highlighting King David’s special relationship with Yahweh. These “royal psalms are often typological of the greater king,
- [Are There Any Helpful Analogies For The Doctrine Of The Trinity Today?](https://kregelacademicblog.com/theology/are-there-any-helpful-analogies-for-the-doctrine-of-the-trinity-today/) - from 40 Questions About the Trinity by Matthew Y. Emerson & R. Lucas Stamps The doctrine of the Trinity can be taxing on the limits of human understanding. As the church has sought to interpret and synthesize the biblical teaching on the Trinity and to defend it against error, it has found the need to
- [Should the Death of Jesus Be Prominent in Teaching Today?](https://kregelacademicblog.com/theology/should-the-death-of-jesus-be-prominent-in-teaching-today/) - from 40 Questions About the Atonement by Channing Crisler Paul admonished Timothy to preach, always. The public proclamation of the sacred word has been a staple in the Christian tradition. One could say that many have heeded Paul’s admonition to Timothy.1 However, the prominence of preaching and the prominence of Jesus’s death in that preaching
- [Why Is It Important for Christians to Know the Doctrine of the Trinity?](https://kregelacademicblog.com/theology/why-is-it-important-for-christians-to-know-the-doctrine-of-the-trinity/) - from 40 Questions About the Trinity by Matthew Y. Emerson and R. Lucas Stamps The doctrine of the Trinity is central to the Christian faith because the triune God is the central object of our faith. In other words, we study this doctrine because we are trying to understand the God in whom we have
- [The Word Became Flesh (John 1:1-18)](https://kregelacademicblog.com/biblical-studies/the-word-became-flesh-john-11-18/) - kevinmkregelcom
- [What Is Divine Election?](https://kregelacademicblog.com/theology/what-is-divine-election/) - from 40 Questions About Divine Election by by Daniel Kirkpatrick Defining divine election is no simple task. Ask someone the meaning of it, and you are sure to hear something like, “It’s the belief that God eternally predestines certain people to heaven or hell,” or, “God chooses to save people who choose Jesus as Savior.”
- [Going Deeper: Paul and the Gift (Gal 2:19-21)](https://kregelacademicblog.com/biblical-studies/going-deeper-paul-and-the-gift-gal-219-21/) - from Galatians and Ephesians Through Old Testament Eyes by Gary M. Burge Some readers will recognize that this is the title of an important technical theological work written by New Testament professor John Barclay from the University of Durham, England. Barclay is challenging us to rethink Paul’s perception of what he discovered in Christ. It
- [A Reader's Lexicon of the Apostolic Fathers](https://kregelacademicblog.com/biblical-languages/a-readers-lexicon-of-the-apostolic-fathers/) - kevinmkregelcom
- [The Gospel According to Luke: Jesus's Birth and Preparation for Ministry](https://kregelacademicblog.com/biblical-studies/the-gospel-according-to-luke-jesuss-birth-and-preparation-for-ministry/) - from Introducing Jesus: The Fourfold Gospel by Andreas J. Köstenberger JESUS’S BIRTH AND PREPARATION FOR MINISTRY (1:1–4:13) Luke’s Purpose (1:1–4) Luke validates Jesus’s identity in three key ways. The first thing Luke does is present Jesus as a real historical person in world history. He mentions King Herod, the Roman emperors Augustus and Tiberius, the
- [Why Is Atonement Necessary?](https://kregelacademicblog.com/theology/why-is-atonement-necessary/) - from 40 Questions About the Atonement by Channing Crisler And just as it is appointed for man to die once, and after that comes judgment. ~Hebrews 9:27 Among the many smash hits by the British rock band The Who, their song “Baba O’Riley” confidently asserts that one does not need to be “forgiven.” While I
- [Living by the Spirit](https://kregelacademicblog.com/theology/living-by-the-spirit/) - from Pneumaformity: Transformation by the Spirit in Paul by Mark J. Keown Any such biblical study must end with, So what? In this case, the answer is obvious. Christian life for Paul is living in total submission to God’s Spirit. For Paul, there is no other life. I can almost hear him say, “Children of
- [A Conversation with Greg Henson, Co-Author of Theological Education](https://kregelacademicblog.com/uncategorized/interview-with-greg-henson-coauthor-of-theological-education/) - What work or research led you and Kenton to want to write this book? Our journey toward writing this book began with a shared realization that theological education was facing significant challenges. Both of us, operating in different yet complementary contexts, observed a growing disconnect between the academy and the church. Our research and experiences
- [An Interview with Robert M. Bowman Jr. and J. Ed Komoszewski](https://kregelacademicblog.com/uncategorized/interview-with-bowman-and-komoszewski/) - How do you hope your book will affect the way today’s readers think about Jesus (and consequently, how do you hope it will affect readers’ daily lives)? We have observed with great concern the erosion of faith in Jesus Christ as God incarnate. Even within evangelicalism at a popular level, the doctrine of the incarnation
- [An Interview with Ben Merkle, Editor of the 40 Questions Series](https://kregelacademicblog.com/uncategorized/interview-with-ben-merkle-editor-of-the-40-questions-series/) - What can we expect to see in the future of the 40 Questions series? The first volume of the 40 Questions series was published in 2007. Seventeen years later, we have twenty-six volumes published and the thirtieth has now been submitted, to be released sometime next year. Our goal is now to publish at least
- [Psalm 11: Faith Over Flight](https://kregelacademicblog.com/biblical-studies/psalm-11-faith-over-flight/) - from The Psalms: Jesus's Prayer Book by Douglas D. Webster The psalmist clarifies the difference between good advice coming from well-intentioned advisors and good news coming from the revelation of God. In worship we confess that the fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom and “knowledge of the Holy One is understanding” (Prov.
- [Why Do We Find It Difficult to Be?](https://kregelacademicblog.com/featured/why-do-we-find-it-difficult-to-be/) - from Theology of Play: Learning to Enjoy Life as God Intended by Kevin M. Gushiken Before treatment, it is always wise to undergo diagnosis. Otherwise, we will inevitably try out different remedies in the hopes one might work, but with limited success. It is much wiser to truly understand the problem before employing a solution.
- [Learning to Lighten Up: Playing at Work](https://kregelacademicblog.com/featured/learning-to-lighten-up-playing-at-work/) - from Theology of Play: Learning to Enjoy Life as God Intended by Kevin M. Gushiken This is the real secret of life—to be completely engaged with what you are doing in the here and now. And instead of calling it work, realize it is play. —Alan Watts GOD’S ORIGINAL DESIGN FOR WORK God originally designed
- [Is the Problem of Evil a Reason to Believe in God's Existence?](https://kregelacademicblog.com/theology/is-the-problem-of-evil-a-reason-to-believe-in-gods-existence/) - from 40 Questions About Suffering and Evil by Greg Welty The previous Questions in this part of the book, “Apologetic Questions About Suffering and Evil,” illustrated apologetics as “defense.” This way of defending the faith focuses on answering the questions of unbelief. The intellectual problem of evil (Question 17) is an argument against the existence
- [Ministry Performed BY and FOR People with Disabilities](https://kregelacademicblog.com/ministry/ministry-performed-by-and-for-people-with-disabilities/) - from One Body, One Spirit: Disability and Community in the Church by Paul Pettit & B. Jason Epps When people with disabilities (PWDs) ask to serve in ministry, there are typically three general responses expressed; two negative and one positive. One, there is a pay-your-dues approach many churches employ. To be considered for volunteering or
- [Disability in the Old Testament](https://kregelacademicblog.com/ministry/disability-in-the-old-testament/) - from One Body, One Spirit: Disability and Community in the Church by Paul Pettit & B. Jason Epps Sometimes a gap seems to exist between the Old Testament and the New Testament. Since the heretic Marcion of Sinope, who argued Jesus was a new, loving God in contrast to the evil, vindictive God of the
- [The Spirit and the Christian Community](https://kregelacademicblog.com/theology/the-spirit-and-the-christian-community/) - from Pneumaformity: Transformation by the Spirit in Paul by Mark J. Keown The Spirit Who Reconciles People to God and Each Other People are reconciled to God and receive the Spirit when they believe. Out of their belief, they are called to reconcile with one another; they are to live in peace with Jew and
- [How Does God Bring About Good Through Suffering and Evil?](https://kregelacademicblog.com/theology/how-does-god-bring-about-good-through-suffering-and-evil/) - from 40 Questions About Suffering and Evil by Greg Welty Having familiarized ourselves with the diverse range of evils in the Bible (Question 6), it is now time to reflect on how God relates to the suffering and evil in the world, including the kinds of evils we have just surveyed. Does God bring about
- [Matthew 5:3-12 Through Old Testament Eyes: The Beatitudes](https://kregelacademicblog.com/biblical-studies/matthew-53-12-through-old-testament-eyes-the-beatitudes/) - from Matthew Through Old Testament Eyes by David B. Capes Wherever Jesus preached and healed in Galilee, crowds gathered. His fame and reputation grew and appears to have done so quickly (4:23–24). He preached in synagogues in Galilee, and his message about the good news to the kingdom spread to Syria and the land of
- [Why Mission?](https://kregelacademicblog.com/ministry/why-mission/) - from Youth Ministry as Mission: A Conversation About Theology and Culture by Brian Hull & Patrick Mays A MISSIONAL READING OF SCRIPTURE What might a missional reading of the Bible look like? Several scholars have offered versions of the narrative arc of Scripture in recent years.[1] Let’s look at Michael Goheen’s offering in Introducing Christian
- [How Do Pentecostals View Jesus?](https://kregelacademicblog.com/theology/how-do-pentecostals-view-jesus/) - from 40 Questions About Pentecostalism by Jonathan Black There is nothing more central to the Pentecostal faith than Jesus Christ. He is “the substance of the Bible,” “the sum of our redemption,” and “at the centre of everything.”[1] For Pentecostals around the world, “the sweetest and most precious name is the name of Jesus.”[2] Back
- [Should Christians Read the Qur'an?](https://kregelacademicblog.com/theology/should-christians-read-the-quran/) - from The Qur'an and the Christian: An In-Depth Look at Islam for Followers of Jesus by Matthew Bennett Do you then believe in part of the Book and disbelieve in part? What is the payment for the one among you who does that, except disgrace in this present life, and on the Day of Resurrection
- [Managing Conflict, Making Peace](https://kregelacademicblog.com/ministry/managing-conflict-making-peace/) - from Church Revitalization by Russell N. Small Followers of Jesus are called to be peacemakers (Matt. 5:9). However, to bring about true peace sometimes conflict must be engaged. The balance between real peace and conflict is complex. Change often brings conflict. Old structures are remade so that new realities can be experienced. Since change is
- [Learning to Enjoy Life: Playing Requires Permission](https://kregelacademicblog.com/featured/learning-to-enjoy-life-playing-requires-permission/) - from Theology of Play: Learning to Enjoy Life as God Intended by Kevin M. Gushiken It is a happy talent to know how to play. —Ralph Waldo Emerson Life has become too squeezed. There was a time when margin existed in our lives. A person could casually relax at work or at home without
- [Is Healing in the Atonement?](https://kregelacademicblog.com/theology/is-healing-in-the-atonement/) - from 40 Questions About Pentecostalism by Jonathan Black The World Assemblies of God Fellowship includes in its statement of faith the expression that “deliverance from sickness is provided for in the atonement and is the privilege of all believers.”[1] Likewise, the Church of God believes, “Divine healing is provided for all in the atonement.”[2] These
- [The Theological Nature of the New Testament Canon](https://kregelacademicblog.com/biblical-studies/the-theological-nature-of-the-new-testament-canon/) - from Five Views on the New Testament Canon by Stanley E. Porter & Benjamin P. Laird Excerpt taken from "A Progressive Evangelical Perspective on the New Testament Canon" by David R. Nienhuis While the term itself has a wider application in the Christian tradition, the subject matter of this chapter calls us to speak of “the
- [Is Using No Images for the Trinity the Best Policy?](https://kregelacademicblog.com/theology/is-using-no-images-for-the-trinity-the-best-policy/) - from Three in One: Analogies for the Trinity by William David Spencer Since 1992, I have been starting off the Trinity sessions of my first systematic theology course each year asking students what images and illustrations they use when they teach in their churches or in their homes. Each time a student would introduce an
- [The “Woman at the Well”:  Was the Samaritan Woman Really an Adulteress?](https://kregelacademicblog.com/biblical-studies/the-woman-at-the-well-was-the-samaritan-woman-really-an-adulteress/) - Chapter 12 written by Lynn Cohick [1] from Vindicating the Vixens: Revisiting Sexualized, Vilified, and Marginalized Women of the Bible by Sandra Glahn Florence came to my house twice a week, selling vegetables. She carried on her back a bag weighing nearly forty pounds. With its strap across her forehead and the load on her
- [Theological Education: Mentor Development](https://kregelacademicblog.com/ministry/theological-education-mentor-development/) - from Theological Education: Principles and Practices of a Competency-Based Approach by Kenton C. Anderson and Gregory J. Henson If CBTE is going to work, we are going to need great mentors. The quality of our programs in competency-based theological education rests fully on the character and capacity of those who guide and assess the learners.
- [Gender: Male and Female in Interpersonal Expression](https://kregelacademicblog.com/theology/gender-male-and-female-in-interpersonal-expression/) - from Sanctified Sexuality: Valuing Sex in an Oversexed World by Sandra L. Glahn and C. Gary Barnes Gender as a Useful Category In the not so distant past, the word gender referred only to grammatical fields.[1] But in 1955, sexologist John Money introduced the terminological distinction between biological sex and gender as a role. Another
- [What Can We Learn from Women Prophets of the Old Testament?](https://kregelacademicblog.com/biblical-studies/what-can-we-learn-from-women-prophets-of-the-old-testament/) - from 40 Questions About Women in Ministry by Sue Edwards & Kelley Mathews Before we begin to discern the answer, we must consider several preliminary questions. Then we’ll delve into two biblical accounts of Old Testament women prophets, Deborah and Huldah. What Is a Prophet, and What Is Prophecy? A prophet was a man or
- [Matthew 11:28-30 Through Old Testament Eyes: Rest](https://kregelacademicblog.com/biblical-studies/matthew-1128-30-through-old-testament-eyes-rest/) - from Matthew Through Old Testament Eyes by David B. Capes Matthew 11:28–30 Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my
- [Theological Education: Team-Based Mentoring](https://kregelacademicblog.com/ministry/theological-education-team-based-mentoring/) - from Theological Education: Principles and Practices of a Competency-Based Approach by Kenton C. Anderson and Gregory J. Henson Mentoring is the best way to learn anything. It’s how we learned to use our computers. It’s how we learned to drive a car. You might remember, like we do, white-knuckling the back roads while your father
- [Building Healthy Multisite Churches: Prayer](https://kregelacademicblog.com/ministry/building-healthy-multisite-churches-prayer/) - from Multisite Churches: Biblical Foundations and Practical Answers by Dustin L. Slaton In his classic book on prayer, Andrew Murray writes, And of all the traits of a life like Christ . . . there is none higher and more glorious than conformity to Him in the work that now engages Him without ceasing in
- [Matthew 1:17 Through Old Testament Eyes: Exile](https://kregelacademicblog.com/biblical-studies/matthew-117-through-old-testament-eyes-exile/) - from Matthew Through Old Testament Eyes by David B. Capes The threefold structure of Jesus’ generations is built on four pillars: Abraham, David, the exile to Babylon, and the birth of the Messiah. We’ve already mentioned the significance of Abraham and David, but let’s take a moment to think about the exile to Babylon. As
- [A Problem With Theological Education](https://kregelacademicblog.com/ministry/a-problem-with-theological-education/) - from Theological Education: Principles and Practices of a Competency-Based Approach by Kenton C. Anderson and Gregory J. Henson There is a fresh movement of the Spirit sweeping through theological education. Competency-based theological education (CBTE) represents one of the most exciting and innovative expressions of our work in recent years. God is doing amazing things through
- [Building Healthy Multisite Churches: Church Membership](https://kregelacademicblog.com/ministry/building-healthy-multisite-churches-church-membership/) - from Multisite Churches: Biblical Foundations and Practical Answers by Dustin L. Slaton A biblical view and practice of church membership is an essential health marker of any church. A basic definition of church membership is someone’s “formal commitment to a local church.”[1] Sadly, church membership and member participation has declined in the last fifty years,
- [Pneumaformity, Christoformity, and Cruciformity: An Interview with Mark J. Keown](https://kregelacademicblog.com/news/an-interview-with-mark-j-keown/) - In preparation for Mark Keown's upcoming title, Pneumaformity: Transformation by the Spirit in Paul, the Kregel Academic team asked Keown a few questions about his inspiration for writing, the changes within his own perspective, and the influence that a book like this will have. Pneumaformity is scheduled to release on March 26, 2024 — click
- [What Does the Old Testament Teach About the Coming Messiah?](https://kregelacademicblog.com/biblical-studies/what-does-the-old-testament-teach-about-the-coming-messiah/) - from 40 Questions About the Historical Jesus by C. Marvin Pate The Identification of the Messiah in the Old Testament The Hebrew term behind the English word Messiah means “to anoint” (usually with oil). Throughout the Ancient Near East, the custom of anointing people with oil for special occasions was common. Anointing with oil symbolized
- [When Was Jesus Born?](https://kregelacademicblog.com/biblical-studies/when-was-jesus-born/) - from 40 Questions About the Historical Jesus by C. Marvin Pate The reckoning of time in antiquity went through a variety of changes until Julius Caesar, on the basis of the Egyptian solar calendar, standardized a 365-day year with an extra day inserted on leap years. Both the church and the Western world followed this
- [Through Old Testament Eyes: An Interview with Series Editors Andy and Seth](https://kregelacademicblog.com/news/through-old-testament-eyes-an-interview-with-series-editors/) - The Kregel Academic team recently had the opportunity to catch up with series editors, Andy Le Peau and Seth Ehorn, all about the Through Old Testament Eyes series. Le Peau and Ehorn speak about their collective vision and goal for the series, as we anticipate the newest volume on Matthew, authored by David B. Capes
- [Preaching and Prayer](https://kregelacademicblog.com/ministry/preaching-and-prayer/) - from Preaching: A Simple Approach to the Sacred Task by Daniel Overdorf Some weeks I listen to fifteen or more sermons from students. Most of them follow the fundamental principles I teach in class, with introductions, outlines, illustrations, transitions, and conclusions arranged well on paper and in presentation. Following a number of these messages, however—not
- [What Should Be the Goals of Bible Translation?](https://kregelacademicblog.com/biblical-studies/what-should-be-the-goals-of-bible-translation/) - from 40 Questions About Bible Translation by Mark L. Strauss There is a broad consensus concerning the essential goals of Bible translation. Consider these quotes from the introductions of some of the most popular English Bible versions: New American Standard Bible The NASB strives to adhere as closely as possible to the original languages of
- [What Is Paul's Eschatology?](https://kregelacademicblog.com/biblical-studies/what-is-pauls-eschatology/) - from 40 Questions About the Apostle Paul by Miguel G. Echevarría & Benjamin P. Laird Paul's eschatology centers on the arrival of the eschatological age. This is the age that prophets like Isaiah and Ezekiel envisioned, when God would abolish the old age and make all things new. While discussions about the expectation of a millennium
- [Street Smarts: The Value of Cultural Awareness](https://kregelacademicblog.com/ministry/street-smarts-the-value-of-cultural-awareness/) - from Persuasive Apologetics: The Art of Handling Tough Questions Without Pushing People Away by Jeffrey M. Robinson Gordon R. Lewis recognizes that while rational arguments do not manufacture faith, they may create “the atmosphere in which belief can come to life.”[1] Rational arguments serve as a tool to unlock areas of the mind that would
- [What Were the Earliest Translations of the Bible?](https://kregelacademicblog.com/biblical-studies/what-were-the-earliest-translations-of-the-bible/) - from 40 Questions About Bible Translation by Mark L. Strauss Ancient Jewish Versions of Scripture Although Jesus accused the Pharisees of crossing land and sea to make a single convert (Matt. 23:15), there is little evidence for widespread proselytizing by the Jews of antiquity. Jewish translations of the Hebrew Bible were not generally initiated for evangelistic purposes,
- [The Importance of the Trinity](https://kregelacademicblog.com/biblical-studies/the-importance-of-the-trinity/) - from Divine Love Theory: How the Trinity is the Source and Foundation of Morality by Adam Lloyd Johnson Ancient Greek philosophers spent a considerable amount of time speculating about what constitutes ultimate reality, often framing their theories as a search for the elemental “stuff” of which everything else is made. However, if Christianity is true, when the final
- [How Did Errors Enter Into the Manuscripts?](https://kregelacademicblog.com/biblical-studies/how-did-errors-enter-into-the-manuscripts/) - from 40 Questions About the Text and Canon of the New Testament by Charles L. Quarles and L. Scott Kellum The old adage, “Nobody’s perfect,” applies to the ancient scribes who copied the New Testament for future generations. The scribes were imperfect people who made mistakes. Samuel Tregelles wrote: “It is impossible (unless human infirmity
- [Pastor As Friend](https://kregelacademicblog.com/ministry/pastor-as-friend/) - from Pastoral Identity: True Shepherds in the Household of Faith by Douglas D. Webster Nurturing friendship, I contend, is the first step pastors can take in nurturing a culture. Pastors are called to nurture a Christoform culture, one where the life, teachings, death, and resurrection, and ascension of Jesus are formative, and friendship is quite
- [The Word vs. "It's Just Words"](https://kregelacademicblog.com/ministry/the-word-vs-its-just-words/) - from Pastoral Identity: True Shepherds in the Household of Faith by Douglas D. Webster “It is no good asking for simple religion,” wrote C. S. Lewis. “After all, real things are not simple.” Lewis opposed a watered-down Christianity that “simply says there is a good God in Heaven and everything is all right—leaving out all
- [The Divided States of America](https://kregelacademicblog.com/ministry/the-divided-states-of-america/) - from Church Revitalization by Russell N. Small A church should influence the wider culture around it. How the church engages the culture especially the political environment will differ among Christians. Many church members see very little difference between their political and their religious views, while others see them as separate. For many, it is the
- [Meditate on the Bible](https://kregelacademicblog.com/biblical-studies/meditate-on-the-bible/) - from Behold and Become by Jeremy M. Kimble To meditate means to mutter or murmur to yourself for ongoing reflection, specifically, in this instance, the truths of God’s Word (Ps. 1:2; Josh. 1:8). This is not a pagan emptying of our minds, but rather a filling of our minds, immersing our thoughts and affections in
- [Do the Differences Between the Manuscripts Really Matter?](https://kregelacademicblog.com/biblical-studies/do-the-differences-between-the-manuscripts-really-matter/) - from 40 Questions About the Text and Canon of the New Testament by Charles L. Quarles and L. Scott Kellum In Question 6, we saw that the vast majority of variants in the New Testament do not significantly affect the meaning. For example, although Luke 20:30 has seven variant readings, they all have the same
- [READ AND HEAR THE BIBLE](https://kregelacademicblog.com/theology/read-and-hear-the-bible/) - READ AND HEAR THE BIBLE from Behold and Become: Reading Scripture for Transformation by Jeremy M. Kimble Engagement with Scripture begins with the skills of reading and hearing. To truly grapple with the contents of all that God has said, we must engage in consistent reading and listening to what the Bible has to say.
- [An Argument for Anglican Hypothetical Universalism](https://kregelacademicblog.com/theology/an-argument-for-anglican-hypothetical-universalism/) - from Unlimited Atonement: Amyraldism and Reformed Theology edited by Michael F. Bird & Scott Harrower Excerpt written by Oliver D. Crisp With these matters clarified, we may turn to the task of offering a constructive account of the doctrine.[1] We begin with the theological assumption culled from the Lombard: Sufficiency-efficiency distinction: Christ’s reconciling work is
- [Where to Start? Biblical and Theological Foundations for Church Revitalization](https://kregelacademicblog.com/ministry/foundations-for-church-revitalization/) - from Church Revitalization: A Pastoral Guide to Church Renewal by Russell N. Small Where to Start? Biblical and Theological Foundations for Church Revitalization Welcome to the journey of church revitalization! What a joy to overview a process for church renewal. This book is not merely a book of tips or quick fixes. The content of
- [Mark 2:1–3:6 Through Old Testament Eyes](https://kregelacademicblog.com/biblical-studies/mark-21-36-through-old-testament-eyes/) - Mark 2:1–3:6 Through Old Testament Eyes from Mark Through Old Testament Eyes by Andrew T. LePeau A wide range of Old Testament themes and motifs continue to inform Mark’s gospel. The exodus period as reflected in Exodus through Deuteronomy is especially prominent regarding proper rituals for forgiving sins (Mk 2:1-12), what constitutes uncleanness (Mk 2:13-17)
- [The Hermeneutics of "Her"](https://kregelacademicblog.com/biblical-studies/the-hermeneutics-of-her/) - from Vindicating the Vixens: Revisiting Sexualized, Vilified, and Marginalized Women of the Bible by Henry Rouse Edited by Sandra Glahn I grew up in the 1970s. We didn’t have smartphones, text messaging, emails, or the Internet. But we had color TV, and we watched Happy Days. Life was good. I started using Brylcreem when I
- [Biblical Theology in the Life of the Church](https://kregelacademicblog.com/biblical-studies/biblical-theology-in-the-life-of-the-church/) - Biblical Theology for Discipleship Biblical theology supplies the disciple with the content—the storyline, structure, and themes of the Bible—that will guide them in their doctrine and practice. To be a disciple is to become immersed in what and how the Bible speaks as we increasingly understand and embrace the interpretive perspective set out by the
- [Revelation Through Old Testament Eyes: Exodus](https://kregelacademicblog.com/biblical-studies/revelation-through-old-testament-eyes-exodus/) - from Revelation Through Old Testament Eyes by Tremper Longman III Revelation Through Old Testament Eyes: Exodus With the mention of darkening skies (9:2) and a plague of locusts (9:3), the ten plagues from the book of Exodus come to mind. Indeed the theme of plagues is a prominent one in Revelation (see “Revelation Through Old
- [Proposing a Divine Love Theory](https://kregelacademicblog.com/biblical-studies/proposing-a-divine-love-theory/) - from Divine Love Theory: How the Trinity is the Source and Foundation of Morality by Adam Lloyd Johnson The Question at Hand Celebrated contemporary philosopher John Searle writes that “for many of us, myself included, the central question in philosophy at the beginning of the twenty-first century is how to give an account of ourselves
- [Elect-Exiles: The Readers as the People of God](https://kregelacademicblog.com/biblical-studies/elect-exiles-the-readers-as-the-people-of-god/) - Elect-Exiles: The Readers as the People of God from 1 Peter: A Commentary for Biblical Preaching and Teaching KERUX COMMENTARIES by Timothy E. Miller & Bryan Murawski The identity of the people of God in 1 Peter brings together the themes we have addressed above. Indeed, the whole of 1 Peter was intended to emphasize
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- [Human Images of the Trinity (pt. 4)—God as a Business](https://kregelacademicblog.com/biblical-studies/human-images-of-the-trinity-pt-4-god-as-a-business/) - Human Images of the Trinity that are Static (pt. 4) God as a Business from Three in One: Analogies for the Trinity by William David Spencer One of my students suggested the Godhead functions like a corporation. Certainly, we could key off Jesus’ parable of the vineyard owner sending his son to recalcitrant employees, who
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- [Human Images of the Trinity (pt. 2)—God as Club or Society](https://kregelacademicblog.com/biblical-studies/human-images-of-the-trinity-pt-2-god-as-club-or-society/) - Human Images of the Trinity that are Static (pt. 2) God as Club or Society from Three in One: Analogies for the Trinity by William David Spencer One student wrote an excellent term paper on Mormonism for the Systematic Theology 2 class in 2016. After poring through an array of Mormon writing, she decided that
- [Human Images of the Trinity (pt. 1)—Our Bodies](https://kregelacademicblog.com/biblical-studies/human-images-of-the-trinity-pt-1-our-bodies/) - Human Images of the Trinity that are Static (pt. 1)—Our Bodies One Person, Three Parts, and Related Images from Three in One: Analogies for the Trinity by William David Spencer John Calvin begins his masterpiece, Institutes of the Christian Religion, with this insight: “Nearly all the wisdom we possess, that is to say, true and
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- [What about the Great Commission in the Writings and the Prophets?](https://kregelacademicblog.com/biblical-studies/what-about-the-great-commission-in-the-writings-and-the-prophets/) - The Great Commission in the Old Testament From 40 Questions About the Great Commission By Benjamin L. Merkle, Daniel L. Akin & George G. Robinson When we think of the Great Commission, Matthew 28:18-20 and related passages typically come to mind. But how should we understand the Great Commission in relation to the Old Testament? As
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- [Associate Pastors: The Challenges of Being in the Middle](https://kregelacademicblog.com/ministry/associate-pastors-the-challenges-of-being-in-the-middle/) - The Challenges of Being in the Middle from Associate Pastors: Ministry from the Middle by Michael Matthew Mauriello Summary of the Study Now remember, the associate pastors who participated in the study came from churches that were of more than one hundred regular participants and less than 1,750; they can see the top, the middle,
- [Revelation Through Old Testament Eyes: Daniel](https://kregelacademicblog.com/biblical-studies/revelation-through-old-testament-eyes-daniel/) - from Revelation Through Old Testament Eyes by Tremper Longman, III Revelation Through Old Testament Eyes: Daniel Perhaps no book of the Old Testament has a bigger impact on the book of Revelation than Daniel, particularly Daniel 7–12. We should not be surprised at this similarity, given that Daniel 7–12 and Revelation are the only true
- [To Christian Readers and Communicators of the Qur'an](https://kregelacademicblog.com/theology/christian-readers-and-communicators-of-the-quran/) - from The Qur'an and the Christian: An In-Depth Look at Islam for Followers of Jesus by Matthew Aaron Bennett TO THE CHRISTIAN READER OF THE QUR’AN Though this book urges Christians to familiarize themselves with the Qur’an, a few issues must be made clear from the outset. First of all, the teaching of the Qur’an
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- [The Life of Job (Job 3-31)](https://kregelacademicblog.com/ministry/the-life-of-job-job-3-31/) - from Sensitive Preaching to the Sexually Hurting by Sam Serio Job had friends, like we do, who believe that a person gets what they deserve in life. That is true many times, but not all times in life. Sometimes you get much more than you deserve, as we can see in God giving us His
- [Preach the Text!](https://kregelacademicblog.com/ministry/preach-the-text/) - from Preaching Life-Changing Sermons: Six Steps to Developing and Delivering Biblical Messages by Jesse L. Nelson It’s Sunday morning, and you are standing in the pulpit before a waiting congregation. You are a little nervous but excited to deliver the sermon you prepared. You read the Scripture and announce the title of the sermon. You
- [How Do Arminianism’s Basic Doctrines Contrast with Those of Calvinism?](https://kregelacademicblog.com/theology/how-do-arminianisms-basic-doctrines-contrast-with-those-of-calvinism/) - from 40 Questions About Arminianism by J. Matthew Pinson While Reformed Arminians and many other non-Calvinists agree with Calvin and Calvinism on the emphases discussed in the last chapter on what it means to be in a state of grace, they just as vigorously oppose them on how one comes to be in a state of
- [How Do Arminianism’s Basic Doctrines Compare with Those of Calvinism?](https://kregelacademicblog.com/theology/how-do-arminianisms-basic-doctrines-compare-with-those-of-calvinism/) - from 40 Questions About Arminianism by J. Matthew Pinson Arminius was a Reformed theologian. Thus he agreed with the vast majority of what Calvin and his followers had taught. However, Arminius represented a strain of thinking in the Reformed churches prior to the Synod of Dort (1618–1619) that had always been broader than Calvinist predestinarianism (see
- [The Place and Date of Writing Colossians and Philemon](https://kregelacademicblog.com/biblical-studies/the-place-and-date-of-writing-colossians-and-philemon/) - PLACE AND DATE OF WRITING Paul wrote both Colossians and Philemon from prison (Col. 4:3, 18; Philem. 1), but he was imprisoned on multiple occasions (see 2 Cor. 11:23). Scholars have identified the following three primary options for when and where the letter was written: first, that Paul wrote from Rome in A.D. 60–62; second,
- [THE OBJECTS OF HELL AND PREDESTINATION](https://kregelacademicblog.com/biblical-studies/the-objects-of-hell-and-predestination/) - from Reprobation and God's Sovereignty: Recovering a Biblical Doctrine by Peter Sammons THE OBJECTS OF HELL The objects of hell are twofold: reprobate humans and angels. All reprobate, young and old—those who have sinned against God and rejected him—will be judged. The wicked are not limited by age, ethnicity, gender, or location. People from all
- [WHO IS IN CONTROL OF HELL?](https://kregelacademicblog.com/biblical-studies/who-is-in-control-of-hell/) - from Reprobation and God's Sovereignty: Recovering a Biblical Doctrine by Peter Sammons In many modern TV shows, cartoons, and movies, hell is depicted as a place in the center of the earth where the devil runs around in a red suit with a pitchfork. It is thought of as a place where bad people go
- [What are the Five Pillars of Islam?](https://kregelacademicblog.com/theology/what-are-the-five-pillars-of-islam/) - What are the Five Pillars of Islam? from 40 Questions About Islam by Matthew Aaron Bennett Islam is based upon five (pillars/principles). —Muhammad (Hadith of al-Bukhari)[1] At times scholars of religion have described Christianity as a faith that is focused on orthodoxy, while Islam is concerned with orthopraxy.[2] While it is true that following Islam requires
- [The Inside-Out Approach to Sexual Integrity and Wholeness](https://kregelacademicblog.com/theology/sexual-integrity/) - The bottom line when it comes to sexual ethics is ultimately this: the intimate Trinity has given humans their sexuality as a primary vehicle for creating and enriching intimacy. The Creator has also given us a sexual ethic through his Word that works and helps humans to build and protect intimate relationships. Sexually, the church
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- [Prophecy: Past, Present, and Future](https://kregelacademicblog.com/biblical-studies/prophecy-past-present-and-future/) - from The Prophets of Israel: Walking the Ancient Paths by James K. Hoffmeier One might be inclined to think that the Hebrew prophets were preoccupied with the distant future, matters regarding the coming of the Messiah or Christ (i.e., the anointed one) and the end times (i.e., the end of the world as we know
- [The Life of Eusebius](https://kregelacademicblog.com/recent-releases/the-life-of-eusebius/) - The Life of Eusebius from Eusebius: The Church History translated by Paul L. Maier Eusebius in Greek means one who is reverent, pious, or devout—a proper name (nearly equivalent to Pius in Latin) that was shared by a half dozen other famed figures in Christian his- tory. A geographical suffix distinguishes them from one another.
- [How Many Elders Should Each Congregation Have?](https://kregelacademicblog.com/biblical-studies/how-many-elders-should-each-congregation-have/) - How Many Elders Should Each Congregation Have? from 40 Questions About Elders and Deacons by Benjamin L. Merkle The Bible never identifies a specific number of elders that should lead each local congregation. In the previous question, we argued that a plurality—at least two elders—was the pattern of the earliest congregations. Apart from having a
- [The Restoration of Israel at the End of Acts](https://kregelacademicblog.com/biblical-studies/the-restoration-of-israel-at-the-end-of-acts/) - from Luke-Acts in Modern Interpretation written by David K. Bryan edited by Stanley E. Porter and Ron C. Fay Jervell has argued that Luke presents the Jewish Christian history of the early church in Acts with particular emphasis on Israel as the divided people of God, with the “true” people of God being those who
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- [Layer 1: Song (shirah)](https://kregelacademicblog.com/biblical-studies/layer-1-song-shirah/) - Layer 1: Song (shirah) from The Manifold Beauty of Genesis One: A Multi-Layered Approach by Gregg Davidson & Kenneth J. Turner Where were you when I laid the foundation of the earth . . . when the morning stars sang together and all the sons of God shouted for joy? (Job 38:4, 7) The opening
- [When Did Jesus Begin His Earthly Ministry?](https://kregelacademicblog.com/biblical-studies/when-did-jesus-begin-his-earthly-ministry/) - When Did Jesus Begin His Earthly Ministry? from 40 Questions About the Historical Jesus by C. Marvin Pate. The Basic Time Frame of Jesus’ Earthly Ministry: AD 26–36 The Four Gospels, the Acts of the Apostles, Josephus, and Tacitus agree that Jesus was crucified during the rule of Pontius Pilate, governor of Judea. The works
- [The Many Layers of Genesis 1: Part I](https://kregelacademicblog.com/biblical-studies/the-many-layers-of-genesis-1-part-i/) - The Many Layers of Genesis 1: Part I from The Manifold Beauty of Genesis One: A Multi-Layered Approach by Gregg Davidson & Kenneth J. Turner The opening chapter of the Bible tells an amazing story. It draws on the oldest of stories, likely repeated in various forms across generations by ancient orators before being recorded
- [Comparing OT Narratives and NT Epistles](https://kregelacademicblog.com/biblical-studies/comparing-ot-narratives-and-nt-epistles/) - from Preaching Old Testament Narratives by Benjamin Walton We call the message of a biblical text its theology. This is because the message is from God, and it makes demands on our lives. It includes both the primary and ancillary theological principles that God inspired a text to communicate. A text’s message/theology rep- resents the future-oriented
- [What Is the Catholic View of Regeneration and Sanctification?](https://kregelacademicblog.com/theology/what-is-the-catholic-view-of-regeneration-and-sanctification/) - What is the Catholic View of Regeneration and Sanctification? from 40 Questions About Roman Catholicism by Gregg R. Allison The Roman Catholic Church holds that justification “is not only the forgiveness of sins, but also sanctification and the renewal of the inner person.”[1] The last two aspects of this definition—sanctification and inward renewal, or regeneration—are the
- [Conflict in Faith and Science—Part I: The Ultimate Artist](https://kregelacademicblog.com/biblical-studies/the-specialness-of-humans-from-the-ultimate-artist/) - Conflict in Faith and Science—Part I: The Ultimate Artist from Friend of Science, Friend of Faith: Listening to God in his Works and Word by Gregg Davidson The details of the scientific account leave us with some possibly uncomfortable questions, however, regarding nonhuman to human transitions, the appearance of a soul, and whether this mode
- [Conflict in Faith and Science—Part II: Cain and the Nephilim](https://kregelacademicblog.com/biblical-studies/conflict-in-faith-and-science-part-ii-cain-and-the-nephilim/) - Conflict in Faith and Science—Part II: Cain and the Nephilim from Friend of Science, Friend of Faith: Listening to God in his Works and Word by Gregg Davidson Cain’s fear Cain’s fear of others he would encounter has long been a puzzle. At the time of Cain’s banishment, he was the second child of the
- [Challenging the Status Quo: Part II](https://kregelacademicblog.com/biblical-studies/challenging-the-status-quo-part-ii/) - from Embracing Shared Ministry: Power and Status in the Early Church and Why it Matters Today by Joseph H. Hellerman The Greeting: Philippians 1:1 The opening greeting of Philippians is unique in several ways. A comparison with Paul’s other letters to his churches highlights the differences: Sender(s) and Recipients in Paul’s Letters Romans (1:1,
- [How Do Catholics Understand the Interdependence between Nature and Grace?](https://kregelacademicblog.com/theology/how-do-catholics-understand-the-interdependence-between-nature-and-grace/) - How Do Catholics Understand the Interdependence between Nature and Grace? from 40 Questions About Roman Catholicism by Gregg R. Allison Think about the three sacraments as administered by the Catholic Church. The first is baptism. A priest pours a handful of consecrated water three times on the head of an infant girl as he baptizes her
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- [The Power of Evangelism: The Holy Spirit](https://kregelacademicblog.com/ministry/the-power-of-evangelism-the-holy-spirit/) - The Power of Evangelism: The Holy Spirit from Invitation to Evangelism: Sharing the Gospel with Compassion and Conviction by Timothy K. Beougher In Acts 1:8, Jesus encouraged a rather discouraged band of disciples with the words, “But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has co me upon you; and you shall be My
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- [Challenging the Status Quo: Part I](https://kregelacademicblog.com/biblical-studies/challenging-the-status-quo-part-i/) - from Embracing Shared Ministry: Power and Status in the Early Church and Why it Matters Today by Joseph H. Hellerman The Message of Philippians The heart of Paul's message is twofold: (1) the Philippian Christians must stay united; and they must do so (2) in the face of opposition from pagan residents of the colony—all
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- [The Training of Jesus's Disciples—Part I: The Twelve](https://kregelacademicblog.com/ministry/the-training-of-jesuss-disciples-part-i-the-twelve/) - from The Mentoring Church: How Pastors and Congregations Cultivate Leaders by Phil A. Newton THE TRAINING OF THE TWELVE The disciples learned from observing Jesus as the fulfillment of the Isaiah 61 prophecy affirmed in Luke 4:16–21. They saw his miraculous works, heard his preaching of the kingdom of God, listened to him pray, and
- [The Training of Jesus's Disciples—Part II: The Seventy](https://kregelacademicblog.com/ministry/the-training-of-jesuss-disciples-part-ii-the-seventy/) - from The Mentoring Church: How Pastors and Congregations Cultivate Leaders by Phil A. Newton THE SENDING OF THE SEVENTY Although the sending of the Twelve and the Seventy bear resemblance, a few distinctions layer our understanding of how Jesus trained and prepared early disciples for mission. John Nolland rightly suggests that the future ministry of
- [What are the Practical Implications for Our Identity "in Christ"?](https://kregelacademicblog.com/biblical-studies/what-are-the-practical-implications-for-our-identity-in-christ/) - from Sanctified Sexuality: Valuing Sex in an Oversexed World by Glenn R. Kreider edited by Sandra Glahn & C. Gary Barnes WHAT ARE THE PRACTICAL IMPLICATIONS OF OUR IDENTITY “IN CHRIST”? Numerous practical implications flow from our having been united with Christ by the Spirit. Our redemption is not yet complete. We were born in Adam “by
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- [What Does Islam Teach About the Bible?](https://kregelacademicblog.com/biblical-studies/what-does-islam-teach-about-the-bible/) - What Does Islam Teach About the Bible? from 40 Questions About Islam by Matthew Aaron Bennett "People of the Book! Why do you mix the truth with falsehood, and conceal the truth, when you know (better)? . . . Surely (there is) indeed a group of them who twist their tongues with the Book, so that
- [Why Do People Die?](https://kregelacademicblog.com/biblical-studies/why-do-people-die/) - from 40 Questions About Heaven and Hell by Alan W. Gomes The question of what may await us after we die requires us to explore why it is that we die in the first place. If we can get a handle on why death is the common experience of humankind, this will help us better understand
- [5 Desires for the International Mission Board](https://kregelacademicblog.com/ministry/5-desires-for-the-international-mission-board/) - from Make Disciples of All Nations: A History of Southern Baptist International Missions by Paul Akin Edited by John D. Massey, Mike Morris, and W. Madison Grace II David Platt’s 5 Desires for the International Missions Board (IMB) outlined: Exalting Christ Foundational to anything and everything at the IMB, Platt believed that the goal of
- [Significance of Nehemiah for Biblical Worship](https://kregelacademicblog.com/biblical-studies/significance-of-nehemiah-for-biblical-worship/) - from Biblical Worship: Theology for God's Glory by Thomas Petter Editors: Benjamin K. Forrest, Walter C. Kaiser Jr., and Vernon M. Whaley Preparing the Way for True Worship on Mount Zion The person and work of Christ as described and explained in the New Testament is the ultimate answer to the question of worship of
- [How Does the Book of Acts Relate to the Great Commission?](https://kregelacademicblog.com/biblical-studies/how-does-the-book-of-acts-relate-to-the-great-commission/) - from 40 Questions About the Great Commission by Benjamin L. Merkle There are several ways that Acts relates to the Great Commission and so only a few can be considered in addition to what has already been discussed above (see Question 23). The focus will be on (1) the work of the Father, Son, and Spirit,
- [How Can Fiction Illustrate Biblical Theology? The Case of Harry Potter](https://kregelacademicblog.com/biblical-studies/how-can-fiction-illustrate-biblical-theology-the-case-of-harry-potter/) - from 40 Questions About Biblical Theology by Andrew David Naselli The Case of Harry Potter Harry Potter, the seven-book fantasy series by J. K. Rowling, is the best- selling series in history, with more than 500 million copies sold.[1] We are using Harry Potter to illustrate our point because that story is the “shared text” of
- [What Does the Bible Tell Us about the Future?—Part II](https://kregelacademicblog.com/biblical-studies/what-does-the-bible-tell-us-about-the-future-part-ii/) - from 40 Questions About Interpreting the Bible, 2nd ed. by Robert L. Plummer Eschatological Issues about which Bible-Believing Christians Disagree One of the greatest needs in the discussion of eschatology is humility.[1] We should seek to keep a proper perspective on such matters—not elevating a minor issue to a major one, or making a litmus test out
- [What Does the Bible Tell Us about the Future?—Part I](https://kregelacademicblog.com/biblical-studies/what-does-the-bible-tell-us-about-the-future-part-i/) - from 40 Questions About Interpreting the Bible, 2nd ed. by Robert L. Plummer People who have never shown an interest in the Bible for any other reason sometimes are curious about eschatology (that is, what the Bible affirms about the end of the world and eternity). Whether out of curiosity about their own fate or a desire
- [How Can Pastors Deal with Discouragement in Pastoral Ministry?](https://kregelacademicblog.com/ministry/how-can-pastors-deal-with-discouragement-in-pastoral-ministry/) - from 40 Questions About Pastoral Ministry by Phil A. Newton What Credit Is a Miserable Pastor? In one of his expositions on the Epistle to the Philippians, the twentieth- century London pastor Martyn Lloyd-Jones asked the question, “What credit to God is a miserable Christian?”[1] Or, borrowing from Lloyd-Jones, “What credit to God is a
- [Part 1: Applauding God's Plan to Bless Believers in Christ (Eph. 1:1-14)](https://kregelacademicblog.com/biblical-studies/applauding-gods-plan-to-bless-believers-in-christ-eph-11-14/) - from Ephesians: A Commentary for Biblical Preaching and Teaching by Gregory S. Magee and Jeffrey D. Arthurs 1:14. For Paul, the Spirit functioned as a down payment or initial installment of the readers’ full inheritance to come (ὅ ἐστιν ἀρραβὼν τῆς κληρονομίας ἡμῶν). A “down payment” (ἀρραβών) guaranteed the future delivery of a promised payment
- [Part 2: Applauding God's Plan to Bless Believers in Christ (1:1-14)](https://kregelacademicblog.com/biblical-studies/part-2-applauding-gods-plan-to-bless-believers-in-christ-11-14/) - from Ephesians: A Commentary for Biblical Preaching and Teaching by Gregory S. Magee and Jeffrey D. Arthurs PREACHING AND TEACHING STRATEGIES Exegetical and Theological Synthesis Paul underscored certain truths about those who follow Jesus. When readers were “in Christ,” they were chosen, adopted, redeemed, forgiven, informed about God’s plan, and sealed by the Spirit. God had crafted a breath-
- [The Hardworking Servant (Luke 17:1-10)](https://kregelacademicblog.com/biblical-studies/the-hardworking-servant-luke-171-10/) - from The Parables: Jesus's Friendly Subversive Speech by Douglas D. Webster Throughout Luke’s travel narrative, we are aware that Jesus is heading to the cross. Along the way, Jesus challenged the religious leaders and instructed his disciples. In the parable of the hard working servant, Jesus’s attention shifts from the crowd and the religious leaders
- [Biblical Interpretation and the Weight it Carries](https://kregelacademicblog.com/biblical-studies/biblical-interpretation-and-the-weight-it-carries/) - from Invitation to Biblical Interpretation 2nd Ed. by Andreas J. Köstenberger and Richard D. Patterson. NEED FOR SKILLED BIBLICAL INTERPRETATION “Do your best,” Paul wrote in his final missive to his foremost disciple, “to present yourself to God as one approved, a worker who does not need to be ashamed and who correctly handles the word
- [Reading the Signs of the Fourth Gospel](https://kregelacademicblog.com/biblical-studies/reading-the-signs-of-the-fourth-gospel/) - from John Through Old Testament Eyes by Karen H. Jobes The more we understand about the imagery and traditions of ancient Israel, the richer the significance of the signs in the gospel of John and their interrelationships become. As Richard Bauckham notes, this sign illustrates “John’s frequently rich pattern of allusion to Scripture. . . . The
- [Evolution and the “New” Genetics](https://kregelacademicblog.com/theology/evolution-and-the-new-genetics/) - from A Worldview Approach to Science and Scripture by Carol Hill Intelligent Design Akin to the Progressive Creationist position of special creation events is another popular view called “common design,” which arose out of the Intelligent Design movement. Intelligent Designers reject biological evolution and, like Progressive Creationists, argue that miraculous interventions placed design in living
- [Do Not Be Anxious About Anything (Philippians 4:6)](https://kregelacademicblog.com/biblical-languages/do-not-be-anxious-about-anything-philippians-46/) - By Thomas Moore in Philippians — Big Greek Idea Series 4:6a μεριμνᾶτε: The Greek word μεριμνᾶτε is a second plural present active imperative from the verb μεριμνάω that means, “I am anxious, am unduly concerned” (BDAG, s.v. “μεριμνάω” 1, p. 632). Syntactically, μεριμνᾶτε functions as the main verb in the independent clause. Semantically, the present tense
- [Interpreting Biblical Images of Marriage and Christ](https://kregelacademicblog.com/theology/interpreting-biblical-images-of-marriage-and-christ/) - in Into His Presence: A Theology of Intimacy with God by Tim L. Anderson Western Romance: A Foreign Body Applied Applying romance to these metaphors of Christ and the church is like adding more of an ingredient to a cooking mixture because if the recipe calls for some, more must be better. It is a
- [Walking in the Light: Discipleship in John’s Letters](https://kregelacademicblog.com/biblical-studies/walking-in-the-light-discipleship-in-johns-letters/) - By Karen H. Jobes from Following Jesus Christ: The New Testament Message of Discipleship for Today Edited by John K. Goodrich and Mark L. Strauss John relates abiding in God to keeping God’s commands (1 John 3:24), but he defines God’s command not as, for instance, the Ten Commandments, but as believing in Jesus. “And
- [Habitual Love: Leading in the Example of Prayer](https://kregelacademicblog.com/ministry/habitual-love-stirring-the-affections-of-youth/) - from Engaging Generation Z: Raising the Bar for Youth Ministry by Tim McKnight The Power of Prayer Youth leader, consider this: Do those you lead see you as a person of prayer? Do they see in you a hunger to know God? Parents, do your children recognize the fruit of your daily devotional life? Are
- [The Evidence That Baptism Does Not Produce Regeneration](https://kregelacademicblog.com/biblical-studies/the-evidence-that-baptism-does-not-produce-regeneration/) - from Baptism: The Believer’s First Obedience by Larry E. Dyer The greatest evidence that baptism does not produce regeneration is found in the texts declaring that salvation, justification, cleansing, or regeneration result from faith alone. This evidence is overwhelming. Believing in baptismal regeneration would require assuming that water baptism is to be added to every
- [Do Pastors Need Pastoring?](https://kregelacademicblog.com/ministry/do-pastors-need-pastoring/) - by Phil A. Newton in 40 Questions About Pastoral Ministry Paul’s reminders to Timothy and Titus help frame the sort of content that needs to be part of pastors pastoring fellow elders. The gospel, holy living, perseverance in the faith, studying Scripture, and avoiding speculative arguments compose a breadth of material for discussion and sharpening
- [Praising the King Who Reigns: Worship in Book 4 (90–106) of the Psalter](https://kregelacademicblog.com/theology/praising-the-king-who-reigns-worship-in-pslams/) - By Walter C. Kaiser Jr. in Biblical Worship: Theology for God’s Glory Edited by Benjamin K. Forrest, Walter C. Kaiser Jr., and Vernon M. Whaley Worship Yahweh by Announcing to the Nations That “Yahweh Reigns” (Ps. 96:10-11) The central word, indeed the epicenter of Psalm 96 itself, is to be found in verse 10: “The
- [Discovering the Septuagint](https://kregelacademicblog.com/biblical-languages/discovering-the-septuagint/) - Do you want to wade into the Septuagint before jumping into the deep end? In The Daily Dose of Greek weekend edition, Dr. Robert Plummer at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary overviews several resources to begin or continue your journey into the Septuagint, including Discovering the Septuagint by Karen H. Jobes. This reader presents, in Septuagint canonical
- [What Is a Biblical Theology of Resurrection?](https://kregelacademicblog.com/biblical-studies/what-is-a-biblical-theology-of-resurrection/) - By Jason S. DeRouchie in 40 Questions About Biblical Theology by Jason S. DeRouchie, Oren R. Martin, and Andrew David Naselli Resurrection in the New Testament To highlight that Jesus fulfills what the OT anticipates (cf. Luke 24:46–47; Acts 10:43; 26:22–23; Rom. 3:21; 1 Cor. 15:3–4; 1 Peter 1:10–11), each of the four Gospels concludes with stories
- [The Belt of Truth and the Breastplate of Righteousness (Ephesians 6:14)](https://kregelacademicblog.com/biblical-languages/the-belt-of-truth-and-the-breastplate-of-righteousness-ephesians-614/) - By Benjamin I. Simpson in Ephesians — Big Greek Idea Series 6:14a οὖν: The Greek word οὖν is a conjunction that means “therefore” or “consequently” (BDAG, s.v. “οὖν” 1b, p. 736). Syntactically, οὖν introduces an independent conjunctive clause: “therefore stand” (στῆτε οὖν). Semantically, οὖν is inferential: “therefore” (esv, rsv, nrsv, net, csb, hcsb, nasb, nkjv, kjv)
- [How Do Baptism and Teaching Relate to the Great Commission?](https://kregelacademicblog.com/ministry/how-do-baptism-and-teaching-relate-to-the-great-commission/) - By Daniel L. Akin, Benjamin L. Merkle, and George G. Robinson in 40 Questions About the Great Commission The Meaning of “Baptizing” The first characteristic of a disciple involves the act of baptism. The implication, then, is that Jesus expects his disciples to baptize new converts. Many commentators note that this is the first mention
- [The Shepherds and the Sheep](https://kregelacademicblog.com/biblical-studies/the-shepherds-and-the-sheep/) - By Gary V. Smith and Timothy D. Sprankle From Zephaniah–Malachi: A Commentary for Biblical Preaching and Teaching Kerux Commentaries PREACHING AND TEACHING STRATEGIES Exegetical and Theological Synthesis Zechariah 11:4–17 details the prophet’s sign acts and their effects. For his performance, Zechariah chose two staffs and symbolically named them before breaking them. Their destruction demonstrated
- [What Does Islam Teach about Women?](https://kregelacademicblog.com/ministry/what-does-islam-teach-about-women/) - From 40 Questions About Islam Marriage When considering how the Qur’an presents women, it is necessary to consider how men and women are to relate within marriage. One aspect that immediately presents itself is in the realm of sexual intercourse. Male priority in sexual fulfillment is reinforced by Qur’an 2:223, wherein the Qur’an appears to
- [40 Questions About Typology and Allegory](https://www.kregel.com/theology-and-religious-studies/40-questions-about-typology-and-allegory/)
- [The Christ, the Son of God](https://kregelacademicblog.com/theology/the-christ-the-son-of-god/) - From The Jesus of the Gospels: An Introduction John is the only evangelist who provides us with a clear purpose statement: “Now Jesus did many other signs in the presence of the disciples, which are not written in this book; but these are written so that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the
- [Do All Types Lead to Christ?](https://kregelacademicblog.com/theology/do-all-types-lead-to-christ/) - From 40 Questions About Typology and Allegory “All roads lead to Rome,” the saying goes. But do all types lead to Christ? The simple answer to the question is yes, biblical types point to Christ. He is the antitype that the earlier types prefigure and anticipate. But then an interpreter might ask, What about the
- [Who Are the Poor Today?](https://kregelacademicblog.com/ministry/who-are-the-poor-today/) - From A Commentary on James James’s letter refers to the poor as widows, orphans, the hungry, unpaid harvesters, and probably the disabled and sick. They are men and women, adults and children. Some studies of ancient Greco-Roman times estimate that 25–28 percent of the population were “truly poor” and 30–40 percent were subsistence-level, unskilled workers,
- [Begin with Lament](https://kregelacademicblog.com/theology/begin-with-lament/) - From Invitation to Christian Ethics: Moral Reasoning and Contemporary Issues Though there are multiple factors, the shift from hope to fear and anger is symbolized by the movement that came to be known as Black Lives Matter. The movement began in 2013 after George Zimmerman was found not guilty of second-degree murder in the 2012
- [Loving Your Muslim Neighbor](https://kregelacademicblog.com/theology/loving-your-muslim-neighbor/) - Current events have turned the world upside down and it would be easy for Christians to turn inward and insular. However, I see the present moment as an opportunity to serve one another and to begin loving our neighbors well. We can use this time of isolation to learn more about them. Consider, to be
- [Restoring God’s Image in All](https://kregelacademicblog.com/theology/restoring-gods-image-in-all/) - When crisis comes to our society, how should Christians respond? Whether it is a sudden pandemic or long-festering racial history, when Jesus said in Mark 1:14-15, “The kingdom of God has come near,” he gives us a clue. The Kingdom of God Most of the world today is not ruled by royalty. Most governments are
- [A Commentary on James](https://www.kregel.com/bible-commentaries/a-commentary-on-james/#new_tab)
- [Resurrection Life in the Age to Come](https://kregelacademicblog.com/theology/resurrection-life-in-the-age-to-come/) - In 1 Corinthians 15, Paul contrasts our present, mortal “natural bodies” with our future resurrected “spiritual bodies.” What exactly is a spiritual body? Why does Paul devote so much discussion to this point? And what practical relevance can this possibly have for our lives today? In the sermon below, Alan Gomes unpacks Paul’s meaning about
- [What Will We Do in the Eternal State?](https://kregelacademicblog.com/theology/what-will-we-do-in-the-eternal-state/) - I am convinced that one of the main reasons people may not be excited about “dying and going to heaven forever” is that the usual picture of life after death is so unnatural, weird, and utterly unlike anything they really enjoy. But what if our activities in the eternal state actually look more like the
- [The Ending of Jonah and a Lesson About God's Sovereignty](https://kregelacademicblog.com/biblical-studies/the-ending-of-jonah-and-a-lesson-about-gods-sovereignty/) - Back in Jonah 2:1 (Eng., 1:17), the LORD “appointed” a great fish to do his bidding. Now in Jonah 4:6–8 he appoints a little plant, a worm, and then an east wind. There is nothing unrealistic about this at all. God is in control of his own creation. The appointment of the plant sets up
- [40 Questions About the Great Commission](https://www.kregel.com/ministry/40-questions-about-the-great-commission/#new_tab)
- [The Limits of Theological Truth](https://kregelacademicblog.com/theology/limits-of-theological-truth/) - A Student's Changing Theology I was first introduced to the limits of theological truth as a young ministerial student at Bible college. As part of our training, we were encouraged to find positions of service in local churches such as ministers, youth ministers, or Sunday school teachers. Since I was still acquiring the knowledge necessary
- [What is the Great Commission?](https://kregelacademicblog.com/biblical-studies/great-commission/) - The Great Commission Then the eleven disciples went to Galilee, to the mountain where Jesus had told them to go. When they saw him, they worshiped him; but some doubted. Then Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Therefore go and make disciples of
- [Racism, Prejudice, and the People of God](https://kregelacademicblog.com/theology/racism-prejudice-and-the-people-of-god/) - Christian Discipleship Racism and prejudice are deeply rooted problems in our culture. What is more, multifaceted and sometimes invisible problems such as racism and various forms of prejudice are difficult to solve. This is also true among the people of God. I hope and pray, and think that it is less true. As Christians we
- [40 Questions About Islam](https://www.kregel.com/apologetics-and-evangelism/40-questions-about-islam/#new_tab)
- [Jesus's Work in Galilee](https://kregelacademicblog.com/biblical-studies/jesus-begins-work-in-galilee/) - In keeping with Old Testament prediction, Jesus began his ministry in Galilee, a province north of Jerusalem, the capital of Judea. While he was born in Bethlehem in Judea, he started his public work in the Galilean north, indicating his status as an outsider in opposition to the Jewish religious establishment based in Jerusalem. While
- [For Small Groups: Book Study or Topical Study?](https://kregelacademicblog.com/biblical-studies/for-small-groups-a-topical-study-or-book-study/) - Every small group leader has to decide whether to lead their group through a book of the Bible, or through a topical study. In their volume Organic Ministry to Women, Sue Edwards and Kelley Matthews make a case for groups devoting most of their time to book studies, and supplementing these with the occasional topical
- [Is Faith the Opposite of Knowledge?](https://kregelacademicblog.com/ministry/is-faith-the-opposite-of-knowledge/) - One area of discipleship that tends to be neglected is the discipleship of our minds (Matthew 22:37-38). The apostle Paul alluded to this when he wrote, “We demolish arguments and every pretension that sets itself up against the knowledge of God, and we take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ” (2 Corinthians
- [Four Challenges to Fulfilling the Great Commission](https://kregelacademicblog.com/ministry/four-challenges-to-fulfilling-the-great-commission/) - In their recent volume 40 Questions About the Great Commission, authors Daniel L. Akin, Benjamin L. Merkle, and George G. Robinson present four contemporary challenges to fulfilling the Great Commission, but also point to signs of progress and encouragement. There are at least four challenges to fulfilling the Great Commission. First, the rise of “the
- [Comfort and Longing for Justice](https://kregelacademicblog.com/ministry/comfort-and-longing-for-justice/) - I will never forget one of the first stories of sexual abuse that I ever heard. As Rachel's narrative unfolded, my heart sank to hear what her perpetrator did to her. She concluded her story with this haunting question, "Where is God in all of this? I feel like He abandoned me." I suggested she
- [The Spirit in the Ministries of John the Baptist and Jesus](https://kregelacademicblog.com/biblical-studies/the-spirit-in-the-ministries-of-john-the-baptist-and-jesus/) - The Gospels and Acts depict the work of God progressively and incrementally through the Spirit’s ministry to John the Baptist, to Jesus, and to the followers of Jesus, the church. John the Baptist is the promised prophetic voice who prepares the way. Jesus is the Son of God who through the Spirit embodies and enacts
- [Interpreting Scripture in Light of Scientific Evidence](https://kregelacademicblog.com/theology/interpreting-scripture-in-light-of-scientific-evidence/) - The idea of reevaluating long-standing scriptural interpretation because of scientific evidence was unsettling to seventeenth-century Christians [in relation to heliocentrism], and it continues to be unsettling today, often because of a sense that any reevaluation driven by science is “giving up ground.” [One reason for this] comes back to our tendency to conflate God’s Word
- [The Great Commission in the Old Testament](https://kregelacademicblog.com/biblical-studies/the-great-commission-in-the-old-testament/) - When we think of the Great Commission, Matthew 28:18-20 and related passages typically come to mind. But how should we understand the Great Commission in relation to the Old Testament? As Daniel L. Akin, Benjamin L. Merkle, and George G. Robinson explain in their recent volume 40 Questions About the Great Commission, “God’s plan and
- [The Jesus of the Gospels: An Introduction](https://www.kregel.com/bible-commentaries/the-jesus-of-the-gospels/#new_tab)
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- [What Does the Quran Say About Jesus?](https://kregelacademicblog.com/biblical-studies/what-does-the-quran-say-about-jesus/) - Arguably, no character in the Qur’an is more contentious than the one named ‘Isa. That is because this character is regularly understood to be Jesus. In fact, ‘Isa does exhibit many similarities to the Jesus of the Bible. He is born of the virgin Mary, said to be strengthened by the holy spirit, and performed
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