RBTR is a theological journal I have editied since 2004. We have good news! I just received the proof copy of RBTR VI:2. The new cover really looks nice and I think the contents are worth reading. Articles include: 1. JUDGMENT BEGINS AT THE HOUSE OF GOD: A THEOLOGY OF...
Podcast 2: Dr. Waldron on the Doctrine of God
In this second episode (you can watch episode #1 here), Dr. Wadlron discusses his approach to a course he just finished teaching at MCTS - the Doctrine of God. Here’s something Dr. Waldron asserts and discusses in the interview, “I believe Evangelicals...
Canonical Structure of the OT – 2 (the Hebrew Bible)
The end of the Bible is the end or goal of the beginning to which Adam failed to attain.
Tom Wells’ book on the Sabbath: Chapter Two (III)
Wells interacts with Exod. 20:8 in less than one page. He offers what in my mind gives the appearance of a cavalier dismissal of this text with these words: “This text, of course, contains the command to keep a Sabbath. It clearly addresses only Israelites and others who live within their land, so it does not seem to be relevant under the New Covenant” (29). He then adds, “Despite that fact many find an argument in the word “remember”” (29; emphasis mine). He assumes that an assertion is a fact. Something seems wrong-headed about that.
The Law in the thought of those worth hearing: Part II
In part I of this series of posts, I said: Too often while reading contemporary authors on the law in the life of believers, I find myself asking the question, “Haven’t these guys read the great minds of the past on this issue?” Sometimes I get...
Practical Shepherding
Evaluating practical issues of local church ministry biblically, theologically, and pastorally. Really good stuff here by Pastor Brian Croft
Canonical Structure of the OT – 1
Canonical structure refers to the final form of our English Bibles primarily – both order and content. This discipline is often called canonical criticism. Canonical criticism is defined as follows: An approach that seeks to interpret the biblical books with...
Tom Wells’ book on the Sabbath: Chapter Two (II)
In my last post, I said, “In my next post I will interact with Wells, where he says, “[w]hen we look at those [i.e., verses in Moses’ writings concerning the Sabbath] we find that each speaks only of what Israelites and people living in her land must...
Canonical Structure and Hermeneutics: Intro.
Canonical structure can help us with interpreting the Bible. The shape in which the Bible comes to us appears to have a theology behind it. Though we do not believe that inspiration extends to the shape of the canon, this does not mean that we cannot gain insight from...
New Series of Podcasts: Interviews, Insights, and News
Tonight we are launching a new series of weekly podcasts that will feature Q&A sessions with our resident professors, adjunct faculty, and special guests. Tonight, Dr. Waldron answers this question: Why do you like teaching at MCTS? If you haven't subscribed to...
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