A New Testament Biblical Theology

G.K. Beale displays his understanding of the New Testament's storyline in his book, A New Testament Biblical Theology. Biblical scholars regularly dispute what the exact nature of "biblical theology" actually is. For example, is biblical theology an attempt to find the "center" of the Bible or the tracing of certain themes from beginning to end? Beale … Continue reading A New Testament Biblical Theology

Blogging the Institutes | 1.16.4 | Definition of Providence

"Blogging the Institutes" is my on-going attempt to paraphrase John Calvin's work, the Institutes of the Christian Religion. You can find out more about the series in the Introduction. For all the posts in this series, check out the Master List.  Definition of Providence Let's remember what providence is. It does not mean that God just sits idle … Continue reading Blogging the Institutes | 1.16.4 | Definition of Providence

Blogging the Institutes | 1.16.3 | God Controls Everything

"Blogging the Institutes" is my on-going attempt to paraphrase John Calvin's work, the Institutes of the Christian Religion. You can find out more about the series in the Introduction. For all the posts in this series, check out the Master List.  God Controls Everything God is omnipotent–all powerful. He wants us to acknowledge his power too. It … Continue reading Blogging the Institutes | 1.16.3 | God Controls Everything

Blogging the Institutes | 1.16.2 | God’s Providence Over All Things

"Blogging the Institutes" is my on-going attempt to paraphrase John Calvin's work, the Institutes of the Christian Religion. You can find out more about the series in the Introduction. For all the posts in this series, check out the Master List.  God's Providence Over All Things We must believe that the providence of God is opposed to … Continue reading Blogging the Institutes | 1.16.2 | God’s Providence Over All Things

How to grow your church without sacrificing theological integrity

Many pastors don't really want their churches to grow in numbers. They have seen the results of the seeker-sensitive movement: sermons light on actual Bible teaching, pastors who function more like CEO's than shepherds, and people who may be attracted to a cool experience but aren't actually formed into disciples. But growing a church in … Continue reading How to grow your church without sacrificing theological integrity

Blogging the Institutes | 1.16.1 | God’s Providence in the World

"Blogging the Institutes" is my on-going attempt to paraphrase John Calvin's work, the Institutes of the Christian Religion. You can find out more about the series in the Introduction. For all the posts in this series, check out the Master List.  God's Providence in the World  God is not an absentee Creator, who made the world and … Continue reading Blogging the Institutes | 1.16.1 | God’s Providence in the World