Archive for April 2013
Are you a jellyfish Christian?
By Matthew Barrett— Jellyfish Christianity. It is Christianity with no theological backbone or nerve. It occurs when a Christian will not stand up for what he believes and knows…
Read MoreThe Mystery of the Trinity (Scott R. Swain)
In the most recent issue of Credo Magazine, “The Trinity and the Christian Life: Why a Triune God Makes All the Difference,” Scott R. Swain has contributed an article entitled,…
Read More“I vow to thee my country” … “There’s another country”
The church-state relationship in England at the present time is something of a dog’s breakfast, the latest stage of a process of de-confessionalisation that began in the 18th century, and…
Read MoreBook Notes: Basics of Biblical Greek Video Lectures
By Matthew Barrett– William D. Mounce. Basics of Biblical Greek: Video Lectures: A Complete Course for the Beginner. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 2013. William Mounce’s DVD set is out for students…
Read MoreAnnie Pearce Kinkead (Mrs. B.B.) Warfield
By Fred Zaspel– (reprinted from Banner of Truth Issue 595, April 2013) Believe it or not, since the publication of my The Theology of B.B. Warfield: A Systematic Summary in…
Read MoreWhy a Triune God is Better than any Other (Michael Reeves)
In the new issue of Credo Magazine, “The Trinity and the Christian Life: Why a Triune God Makes All the Difference,” Michael Reeves has contributed an article entitled: “Why a…
Read MoreThe Messiah in the Old Testament
Walter C. Kaiser Jr.The Messiah in the Old Testament.Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 1995. I have a tendency to overstate my case. I can get excited about this or that idea and…
Read MoreSalvation—Trinitarian through and through (Matthew Barrett)
One of the beauties of theology is seeing how different doctrines of the faith are interconnected to one another. The theologian who tries to address one particular doctrine, only to…
Read MoreTwo Men on the Western Frontier: Jonathan Edwards and William Johnson
Michael Haykin– When Jonathan Edwards (1703-1758) was ministering at Stockbridge, he encouraged his son, the future theologian-pastor Jonathan Edwards, Jr. (1745-1801), to spend time learning the culture and language of…
Read MoreWhat Does It Mean To Practice World Missions In Today’s World? (Anthony Carter)
The Trials of Theology
Andrew Cameron, and Brian Rosner, eds. The Trials of Theology: Becoming a ‘Proven Worker’ in a Dangerous Business. Christian Focus, 2009. Review by Fred Zaspel– This is an unusual book.…
Read MoreCalvin, Classical Trinitarianism, and the Aseity of the Son
Brannon Ellis. Calvin, Classical Trinitarianism, and the Aseity of the Son. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2012. Review by Tyler R. Wittman– In the church’s early fight against “Arianism” and Sabellianism,…
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