Does Paul command us to be angry in Ephesians 4:16 or is he just recognizing that some people get angry? In his discussion of the imperative mood Daniel Wallace disputes the notion that “be angry” in Ephesians 4:26 is a conditional imperative. He gives three reasons why this should be seen as a command rather … Continue reading »
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Why Should we “Study” the New Testament?
The third edition of Encountering the New Testament by Walter Elwell and Robert Yarbrough has just been released. What’s different in this third edition? In the Preface they write that they did their “best to correct vague wording, update the bibliography, rewrite outdated sections, and add material where the previous edition was culpably brief.” It … Continue reading »
What is “Empire Criticism?”
A few years ago I did a book table for a local philosophy conference. It was there that I first heard the term “empire” being used in ways that were unfamiliar to me. I began to see it occur in other books, blogs and some of my other reading. At the same time I noticed … Continue reading »
Another Poor Discussion of the Apocrypha
One of my goals this year is to read the Apocrypha. Because of this I’m especially alert to discussions of the Apocrypha. I was looking through Josh and Sean McDowell’s new book The Bible Handbook of Difficult Verses and noticed they had a brief treatment on it. I realize that books of this nature are … Continue reading »
Jesus’ Parables Do Not Have a Theology Different from Non-Parabolic Material
Klyne Snodgrass’ book on the parables, Stories With Intent, is my favorite book on the parables. When I see his name on anything to do with the parables of Jesus I take note. In Preaching the New Testament (IVP Academic) Snodgrass has a chapter on “Preaching Jesus’ Parables.” It is well worth reading. I found … Continue reading »
Did Death Occur Before the Fall? An Answer from John Walton
In honor of John Walton’s visit tonight I thought I would give a selection from his book The Lost World of Genesis One. The issue is this: Did death occur before the Fall? Walton answers yes. Here’s why: Some might object that if the material phase had been carried out for long ages prior to … Continue reading »
David: “A Man After God’s Own Heart” – Does It Refer to His Piety? The Case for Yes
In a previous post where I raised this question I cited scholars who believed that when the writer of Samuel refered to David as a man “after God’s own heart” it was not a reference to his piety but to God’s selection. While reading Robert Chisholm’s new commentary on 1 & 2 Samuel I noticed … Continue reading »
