Jul 28, 2010
Jim Hamilton - Biblical Theology and Preaching
Jim Hamilton article on BT and Preaching. Read more
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"Reading Scripture..." - C. Hall: Quote #11 - Chrysostom on reading the NT
A good reminder from a dead man who yet speaks. Swim in the NT! Read more
Jul 28, 2010
History of Hermeneutics (III): A. Jewish - 2. Types of Jewish herm. - II
What is pesher? Read more
Jul 23, 2010
DeYoung on Social Justice and the Church
Kevin De Young has some excellent things to say in light of Luke 4:16-21. He appears to have a firm grasp of sphere sovereignty. Read more
Jul 23, 2010
"Reading Scripture..." - C. Hall: Quote #10 Basil the Great on old in light of new
Basil's interpretive method illustrates a fundamental patristic hermeneutical principle. Read more
Jul 22, 2010
What the Internet is Doing to Our Brains
Matt Perman says, "A friend of mine recently recommended The Shallows: What the Internet Is Doing to Our Brains. I haven’t read it yet, but it looks good. Here is a short description of some of the author’s findings..." Read more
Jul 22, 2010
Church Planting is For Wimps 3: One Thing is Necessary
Today we continue our chapter-by-chapter blog discussion of the book Church Planting is For Wimps. For those of you who may have just been browsing so far, it is not too late to join in! Simply pick up a copy of the book and start reading. If you have missed the previous posts, please read my ... Read more
Jul 22, 2010
"Reading Scripture..." - C. Hall: Quote #9 Gregory of Nazianzus' hermeneutic
What does biblical inspiration imply for hermeneutics? Here's the way one Church Father sees it. Read more
Jul 15, 2010
Church Planting is For Wimps 2: So, How Exactly Does One Plant a Church?
Today we continue our chapter-by-chapter blog discussion of the book Church Planting is For Wimps. For those of you who may have just been browsing so far, it is not too late to join in! Simply pick up a copy of the book and start reading. And if you missed last week’s ... Read more
Jul 15, 2010
"Reading Scripture..." - C. Hall: Quote #8 An Early Church Mother - Melania
Hall discusses the early church "Mothers". Melania the Elder was one of them. Read more
Jul 14, 2010
A Problem with the Doctrine of Infant Baptism in the Westminster Standards
Is there a problem with the doctrine of infant baptism in the Westminster Standards? Read more
Jul 14, 2010
"Reading Scripture with the Church Fathers" - Christopher A. Hall: Quote #7
From Moses to Jesus - "...for they shall inheret the earth." Are the members of the new covenant more blessed than the chief figure of the old based on Matt. 5:5? And if so, why do the fathers often hear and see where we tend to be deaf and blind? Read more
Jul 8, 2010
Church Planting is For Wimps 1: Justify Your Existence and Church Planting—Slightly Preferable to Unemployment
Today we begin reading through the book Church Planting is For Wimps together. Why this book? Because our school has students who by God’s grace may be called as pastors and church planters. Since Mike McKinley has gone through the process of church planting (or more ... Read more
Jul 1, 2010
Renihan on Baxter and justification
At the end of the recent Puritanism in Context course, Dr. James Renihan delivered a bonus lecture entitled Reforming the Reformed Pastor: Baptism and Justification as the Basis for Richard Baxter's Pastoral Method. Read more
Jul 1, 2010
Dr. Tom Nettles to speak at MCTS
Dr. Nettles to speak at MCTS semester kick-off in August. Read more
Jun 30, 2010
Church Planting is for Wimps: Interview with Author
In light of our upcoming discussion of Church Planting is for Wimps, I thought it would be helpful to introduce our readers to the author. He is Mike McKinley, pastor of Guilford Baptist Church in Sterling, VA. I appreciate Mike taking the time to answer a few questions so that we can ... Read more
Jun 30, 2010
History of Hermeneutics (II): A. Jewish - 2. Types of Jewish hermeneutical method
We will examine four types of ancient Jewsih hermeneutics: a. literal, b. midrash, c. pesher, d. allegorical, and e. typological. Today - literal and midrash. Read more
Jun 30, 2010
"Reading Scripture with the Church Fathers" - Christopher A. Hall: Quote #6
Should we "look beyond our own theological and hermeneutical noses"? Read more
Jun 30, 2010
NT use of the OT - Part VII (Conclusion)
The Bible often cites itself and alludes to previous persons, events, or institutions. Why does it do this? Read more
Jun 29, 2010
Vacation, sort of
I am heading to Ohio tomorrow, then Maryland, then back to Ohio with my wife and three of my sons. We will be gone for 11 days. While in OH, we will be checking out Cedar Point. I assured my wife that I will not attempt to read while hanging upside down on a roller-coaster. The last time I rode ... Read more
Jun 29, 2010
W. Gary Crampton's "From Paedobaptism to Credobaptism is now available!
After years of study, W. Gary Crampton has embraced credobaptism. His new book is now available. Read more
Jun 29, 2010
NT use of the OT - Part VI (Texts illustrating different approaches to the NT’s use of the Old)
Here are a few NT texts which cite the OT and different views on the type of NT use of the OT texts. Read more
Jun 29, 2010
"Reading Scripture with the Church Fathers" - Christopher A. Hall: Quote #5
Historical, cultural, and philosophical distance is often used against utilizing the fathers to assist us in our interpretive quest. Are our worlds too far apart for us to learn from them? Read more
Jun 28, 2010
"Reading Scripture with the Church Fathers" - Christopher A. Hall: Quote #4
What kind of books should we read to learn to think? Read more
Jun 26, 2010
"Reading Scripture with the Church Fathers" - Christopher A. Hall: Quote #3
How enlightened are you? Read more