Don’t miss out on this chance to expand your LOGOS Bible Software library for free. This month (July 2015) they are offering ‘40 Questions about Christians and Biblical Law’ by Thomas R. Schreiner (Kregel Academic, 2010). Order yours here: LINK. About The Book: This volume by Dr. Thomas R. Schreiner on the interplay between ChristianityContinue reading “40 Questions about Christians and the Law – (Free Book)”
Category Archives: Biblical Studies
How Green Was Paul?
Creation care or environmentalism is a hot topic among evangelical Christians (the fact that it is saddens me, honestly, whether we should care for God’s creation or not should not even be a question). Nevertheless, many Christians tend to err on one side or another: either they overemphasize the care of creation over and aboveContinue reading “How Green Was Paul?”
Why Learn Biblical Hebrew & Greek When There Are Good Language Tools?
HT: Gospel Coalition
How to Hold on to Your Biblical Language Skills
Be disciplined enough to work at it 5 minutes a day. Its not much, but it goes a long way! HT: Gospel Coalition
Logos Free Book of the Month – OT Commentaries
Every month Logos Bible Software offers a free book and an additional book for just 99 cents. This month’s pair is an awesome pair of OT commentaries – one on Isaiah and the other on Jeremiah – written by excellent OT scholars. The Old Testament Library Series: Isaiah by Brevard S. Childs (Price: Free!) InContinue reading “Logos Free Book of the Month – OT Commentaries”
Getting Practical with Paul’s Apocalyptic Gospel
To see the practical implications Paul’s apocalyptic gospel in Galatians it is helpful to begin by looking at chapter 1 verse 6 which says that the Galatians are abandoning the grace of Christ and are turning to a different gospel. We should note that verse 1:3 begins with the “grace” that the Father and ChristContinue reading “Getting Practical with Paul’s Apocalyptic Gospel”
Who are Paul’s Opponents in Galatians?
When Paul first came to the churches in Galatia the gospel he preached was received with much enthusiasm. However, after Paul left Galatia other itinerant missionaries arrived and began to advocate a different message. Although it is obvious that this message was not in line with Paul’s message, the nature of this message as wellContinue reading “Who are Paul’s Opponents in Galatians?”
What is Paul’s Gospel? (Paul’s Apocalyptic Gospel)
The answer to the question of “what is Paul’s gospel?” must have some continuity with Jesus’ proclamation of the gospel. Although some will claim that there is not much, if any, continuity between Paul and Jesus and their messages I believe that there is. The continuity between their message is found at the very beginningContinue reading “What is Paul’s Gospel? (Paul’s Apocalyptic Gospel)”
The Challenge of Jesus
N.T. Wright has written a plethora of books that span the spectrum between devotional and intense academic tomes. The Challenge of Jesus seeks to place itself somewhere in the middle of this spectrum. In the preface to this book Wright last out three goals that he has in writing this book. The first goal isContinue reading “The Challenge of Jesus”
Jonah & The Vine
I have spent the last few weeks studying the book of Jonah for our series at Soma, Chasing Rebels… The first week we kicked things off with the notion that God pursues rebels like you and me. Today I want to jump forward to the end of the book – after Jonah has complained aboutContinue reading “Jonah & The Vine”
CWoznicki Think Out Loud 