From Eden to the New Jerusalem: An Introduction to Biblical Theology
Book Review • Alexander, T. Desmond. From Eden to the New Jerusalem: An Introduction to Biblical Theology. Nottingham: InterVarsity Press, 2008. 208 pp. $16.86.
Read time: 12 min
A Philosophy of Christian Leadership
PAPER • This paper makes a case for the biblical and theological underpinnings of Christian leadership, exploring key qualities and practices for effective leadership within the church. It integrates the Path-Goal Theory with the 4-R Model.
Read time: 21 min
The Best Things in Life: A Contemporary Socrates Looks at Power, Pleasure, Truth and the Good Life
Book Review • Kreeft, Peter. The Best Things in Life: A Contemporary Socrates Looks at Power, Pleasure, Truth and the Good Life. Downers Grove: InterVarsity Press, 1984. $13.10.
Read time: 11 min
What Might Sharing the Gospel Look Like?
ARTICLE • There are innumerable ways to initiate a gospel conversation. Below, you’ll find a concrete example of a gospel encounter I had and journaled about.
Read time: 4 min
Fabricating Jesus: How Modern Scholars Distort the Gospels
Book Review • Craig A. Evans, Fabricating Jesus: How Modern Scholars Distort the Gospels (Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press, 2006). 290 pp. $18.
Read time: 14 min
The Unaborted Socrates: A Dramatic Debate on the Issues Surrounding Abortion
Book Review • Kreeft, Peter. The Unaborted Socrates: A Dramatic Debate on the Issues Surrounding Abortion. Downers Grove: InterVarsity Press, 1983. Kindle Edition. $12.01.
Read time: 10 min
The Lost Letters of Pergamum: A Story from the New Testament World
Book Review • Bruce W. Longenecker, The Lost Letters of Pergamum: A Story from the New Testament World, 2nd ed. (Grand Rapids: Baker Publishing Group, 2016), 210 pp. Kindle. $14,
Read time: 8 min
Four Views on the Apostle Paul
Book Review • Bird, Michael F., Thomas R. Schreiner, Luke Timothy Johnson, Douglas A. Campbell, and Mark D. Nanos. Four Views on the Apostle Paul. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 2012. Google Play. $13.99.
Read time: 13 min
Tell the Truth: The Whole Gospel to the Whole Person by Whole People
Book Summary • Metzger, Will. Tell the Truth: The Whole Gospel to the Whole Person by Whole People. Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press, 2002. 267 pp. $12.95.
Read time: 9 min
The Universe Next Door: A Basic Worldview Catalogue
Book Summary • James W. Sire, The Universe Next Door: A Basic Worldview Catalogue, 5th edition (Downers Grove, IN: IVP Academic, 2009). Kindle Edition. 293 pp. $9.
Read time: 12 min
Doctrinal Statement: A Personal Systematic Theology
PROJECT • This doctrinal survey states my theological views on key topics including Bibliology, Theology Proper, Anthropology, Christology, Pneumatology, Soteriology, Ecclesiology, Eschatology, and Missiology.
Read time: 3 min
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