I was recently forwarded a new book published by InterVarsity Press. The Voices of the New Testament by Derek Tidball is an innovative new approach to Biblical Theology. In this book, Tidball sets up a panel discussion of sorts between the various New Testament authors. He then explores various themes by presenting the dialog that would… Continue reading Review of “The Voices of the New Testament” by Derek Tidball (Downers Grove: InterVarsity Press, 2016)
Advent Series – WCF Chapter 8: Of Christ the Mediator (1)
Every year during the season of Advent I do a four part series in to match up with the four Sunday’s of Advent. In 2014 we explored the various heresies which facilitated the controversies of the 4th and 5th centuries. In 2015 we took an in depth look at the Niceno-Constantinopolitian Creed. This year, we… Continue reading Advent Series – WCF Chapter 8: Of Christ the Mediator (1)
Follow Up on JD Hall
I have had many people ask me if I plan on responding to JD Hall’s coverage of my recent post. He addressed what I had to say on a recent episode of the Polemics Report. The answer is no. I don’t find these kind of ongoing battles between those under the covenant administration of Christ’s Church… Continue reading Follow Up on JD Hall
A Short Word of Encouragement
Recently, I have been thinking through a lot of epistemological and existential questions. How can we have certainty? How can we have knowledge? What is knowledge? Does it exist outside of our minds? If it does and assuming it is contingent upon God, how would I know this? Must I just believe? Is that my… Continue reading A Short Word of Encouragement
Slander, Accusation, and Truth
Alright everyone, lets take a step into the personal world of Tony Arsenal here for a moment. I want to first say, that I was hesitant to make this post, but at the behest of several men who have been involved in this issue I am acquiescing to their judgement. In the relatively recent past,… Continue reading Slander, Accusation, and Truth
SBLGNT, Robinson/Pierpont, and the Majority Text
One thing that I commonly hear repeated in discussions between Textus Receptus and Critical Text advocates is the idea that modern text critics always, or nearly always, favor the readings found in the oldest manuscripts as opposed to the readings found in the majority text. Now, it’s not an exact study, but this generally means that… Continue reading SBLGNT, Robinson/Pierpont, and the Majority Text
Tullian Tchividjian Returns to Teaching
I have written in the past about the unfortunate saga of Tullian Tchividjian. A more detailed timeline is available in my recent post regarding his alleged remarriage. I have also been asked multiple times why I care so much, which I have also discussed in detail. Recently, a sermon by Tullian was forwarded to me.… Continue reading Tullian Tchividjian Returns to Teaching
Looking to Jesus as our Example: A Word Study
“We are to be an example of Christ!” some exclaim. Sure, Christians are to be following Christ’s example – no reasonable Christian would deny such a thing. Quite often, Jesus had compassion (and currently still does). However, what does compassion look like? What exactly is compassion? According to the Gospels, compassion is having such a… Continue reading Looking to Jesus as our Example: A Word Study
The Lord Will Repay – JD Hall
Alexander the coppersmith did me great harm; the Lord will repay him according to his deeds. (1 Tim 4:14, ESV) As I’ve mentioned in the past, I don’t ever mention someone in a post without praying for them by name. There are two individuals who I pray for daily: Mark Driscoll and Tullian Tchividjian. The reason… Continue reading The Lord Will Repay – JD Hall
Culture of Death
The last enemy to be destroyed is death. – 1 Corinthians 15:26 I have been fascinated by Halloween and the supposed culture of death and destruction. Part of my fascination has been because of my Independent Fundamental Baptist background. I always viewed Halloween from an outsider perspective, and from seeing Halloween as a culture holiday… Continue reading Culture of Death