Ebionites and Docetists, Sadducees and Pharisees, and Interesting Bedfellows
The resistance to Jesus was so strong that it created a temporary alliance between the Sadducees and Pharisees. Politics make interesting bedfellows …
N.T. Wright on Resurrection Theories
I’m loving my new N.T. Wright acquisitions via the Logos March Madness 75% sale and have hit the road reading. Here is …
Warm, Christmastime Religious Sentiment is Not Enough
Kent Hughes says (Luke: Vol. I, p.89): It is not enough to hear about Jesus. It is not enough to peek in …
The Attractional, Devotional, and Missional Jesus
Luke 4:38–44 (ESV) — 38 And he arose and left the synagogue and entered Simon’s house. Now Simon’s mother-in-law was ill with …
Book Review of “The Deity of Christ: Theology in Community”
Morgan, C.W. & Peterson, R.A. 2011. The Deity of Christ: Theology in Community. Crossway: Wheaton, IL Thanks to Crossway for publishing and …
John Stott on “Six Stages of Christ’s Victory Over Satan”
HT: Jonathan Parnnell (link posted at end of quote). A lot of folks debate about Christ’s victory over Satan within eschatology and …
Church and Kingdom
Kevin DeYoung has noted before that people talk a lot about the Kingdom of God, but don’t always have a fully biblical …
Dr. James Shelton Replies
Dr. James Shelton was gracious enough to share some thoughts in response to my earlier blogpost. Rick, I am honored that you …
Jesus' Dependence Upon the Holy Spirit, His Impeccability, and Our Sanctification
In my reading of James B. Shelton’s volume, “Mighty in Word and Deed: The Role of the Holy Spirit in Luke-Acts”, I …
Christ's Triumph over Earthly Powers
Scholars have begun to think about the way that Jesus and Paul called the Roman Empire into question. I think that it …
Jesus on the Cross = Penal Substitution AND Sanctification
My evening readings were in 1 Pt. 1-2 and there is so much precious truth in it all, however 1 Pt 2:24 …
Happy Ascension Day!!!
Ascension Day often gets overlooked, but it is a most glorious truth that we celebrate today…the risen, exalted Christ, reigning from on …
ESV Study Bible Article on Christ's Full Deity + Humanity, Council of Chalcedon
The following article is from the newly released ESV Study Bible. I highly commend this study Bible to your collection…its study …
Book Review Part 8 of Dan Lioy's "Jesus as Torah in John 1-12"; Chp. 5 "Jesus as Torah in John 5-6"
Chapter 5 “Jesus as Torah in John 5-6” Part 1 (Examining treatment of Jesus as Torah in John 5) Dr. Lioy …
Gospel According to Bono from U2…knows Gospel Better than Many Pastors
You can find Bono’s explanation of the Gospel at the following link: http://www.worldmag.com/articles/10892 Here is a summary of some things Bono states: …
3/20/08 Devotional: What is Maundy Thursday???
A lot of people will notice that the calendar notes that today is both Maundy Thursday and the first day of …
3/18/08 Devotional – Psalm 22 "Jesus sought joy in going to the cross!?!?"
Psa 22:1-31 To the choirmaster: according to The Doe of the Dawn. A Psalm of David. My God, my God, why …
Movie Review of "The Guardian", A Glorious Picture of Particular Atonement
This video gives the movie away as does what I am about to say. Kevin Costner willingly died to save Ashton Kutcher. …
Book Review Part 7 of Dan Lioy's "Jesus as Torah in John 1-12"; Chp. 4 "Jesus as Torah in John 2-4: The Samaritan Woman’s Conversation with Jesus as Torah (John 4:1-26)"
The Samaritan Woman’s Conversation with Jesus as Torah (John 4:1-26) Lioy makes two suggestions of how Jesus is seen as Torah in …
Book Review Part 6 of Dan Lioy's "Jesus as Torah in John 1-12"; Chp. 4 "Jesus as Torah in John 2-4: Jesus as Torah Teaching Nicodemus (John 2:23-3:21)"
Jesus as Torah Teaching Nicodemus (John 2:23-3:21) This incident, in my estimation, is persuasive to Lioy’s premise that Jesus is Torah. Nicodemus …
Book Review Part 5 of Dan Lioy's "Jesus as Torah in John 1-12"; Chp. 4 "Jesus as Torah in John 2-4: Jesus as Torah Clearing the Temple Courts (John 2:12-22)”
“Jesus as Torah Clearing the Temple Courts” (John 2:12-22)” Now talk about extremes– Jesus first miracle is performed quietly and privately, while …
Book Review Part 4 of Dan Lioy's "Jesus as Torah in John 1-12"; Chp. 4 "Jesus as Torah in John 2-4: Jesus as Torah Changing Water into Wine (John 2:1-11)”
Dr. Lioy would like to encourage interested readers of Rick’s blog to recommend Jesus as Torah in John 1-12 to acquisition librarians …
Dr. Dan Lioy Responds to My Book Review on "Jesus as Torah"
For my intial review, please see: http://endued.wordpress.com/2007/12/21/book-review-part-3-of-dan-lioys-jesus-as-torah-in-john-1-12-chp-3-jesus-as-torah-in-john-1/ Dr. Lioy was gracious enough to respond to some of my questions. His response is …
Book Review Part 3 of Dan Lioy's "Jesus as Torah in John 1-12": Chp. 3 "Jesus as Torah in John 1"
Dr. Lioy engages the 1st chapter of John’s gospel to expound the premise of this volume that Jesus is Torah. Lioy …
Book Review Part 2 of Dan Lioy's "Jesus as Torah in John 1-12": Chp. 2 "The Moral Law in Christ-Centered Perspective"
This is my second review of this book by Dr. Dan Lioy. To see part one, check: http://endued.wordpress.com/2007/12/05/book-review-part-1-of-dan-lioys-jesus-as-torah-in-john-1-12/ If interested in purchasing this …
Book Review part 1 of Dan Lioy's "Jesus as Torah in John 1-12"
For more on author, visit site: http://danlioy.googlepages.com/ If interested in purchasing this book, visit: http://wipfandstock.com/store/Jesus_as_Torah_in_John_112 Book Review Part 1 (covering chp. …
Did God Die on the Cross? by guest blogger Joe Lamay
Is the cross of Christ (i.e. what he gave up and experienced) diminished by affirming that God the Son died as a …