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Category Archives: NT
Remarks on New Testament Authorship
The Thirsty Gargoyle, whom I had the privilege of meeting in person last year, has some helpful remarks on the question of New Testament authorship. Take a look.
Posted in Apologetics, NT, NT Theology, The Blogosphere, Theological
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Is N.T. Wright in his Right-Mind?
Scot McKnight’s recent reference to it has reminded me of N.T. Wright’s treatment of right brain/left brain dichotomies in his treatment of readings of the Apostle Paul, especially as they relate to his use of the Old Testament. This isn’t … Continue reading
Posted in Bible, N.T. Wright, NT, NT Theology, The Blogosphere, Theological
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Priestly Service in Romans 6
A few weeks ago I heard a sermon on Romans 6:15-23, during which a number of questions were raised in my mind about the way that the passage should be read. Seeing the second half of Romans 6 referenced in … Continue reading
Posted in Bible, Exodus, NT, NT Theology, OT, OT Theology, Romans, Soteriology, The Sacraments, Theological
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Chris Seitz on the Biblical Crisis in the Homosexuality Debates
I have been an appreciative reader of Chris Seitz for several years now. My reading of Seitz has chiefly been driven by my interest in Brevard Childs’ canonical approach, of which Seitz is one of the leading and most articulate … Continue reading
Posted in Bible, Controversies, NT, NT Theology, OT, OT Theology, Scripture, Sex and Sexuality, Theological
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Exodus Themes in Luke 9:10-50
In my church’s midweek Bible study groups last night, we were going through Luke 9:10-50. It struck me that there are a number of interesting potential Exodus themes in there. Here are a few that jumped out at me. If … Continue reading
Being on the Wrong Side of History: A Reflection on Luke 18:9-14
I wrote the following piece a few days ago. It was intended for another site I am involved in, but I had crossed wires with myself and wasn’t due to write anything at all. I was in two minds over … Continue reading
Posted in Bible, Luke, NT
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Samson on the Cross: A Good Friday Reflection
In my recent post on the subject of exodus in 1 Samuel 1-7, I observed the way that the narrative explores themes of strength and weakness. At the battle of Aphek, the Ark of the Covenant, which was supposed to … Continue reading
Posted in 1 Samuel, Bible, John, Judges, Lent, Luke, Mark, Matthew, NT, The Atonement, The Atonement, Theological, Theology
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Hagar and Ishmael, the Forerunners in the Wilderness – 40 Days of Exoduses (7)
Interwoven Narratives and Archetypes In the studies to this point, I have skipped a number of sections, which I mean to return to at this point. From Genesis 15 to 22 the story of Abraham and Sarah and the promise … Continue reading
Posted in Bible, Exodus, Galatians, Genesis, Lent, NT Theology, OT, OT Theology, Theological, Theology
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Sex and Death on the Threshing Floor
A friend asked me yesterday about the significant of the threshing floor in Scripture. I briefly sketched a response to his enquiry, but thought that it would be good to fill out this response in the following post. Perhaps some … Continue reading
Posted in Bible, Deuteronomy, NT, NT Theology, OT, OT Theology, Ruth, The Church, The Sacraments, Theological
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On Making a Prophet: Pentecost and the Church’s Mission, Part 5
And they were all filled with the Spirit and began to speak with other tongues, as the Spirit gave them utterance. – Acts 2:4 The terminology of being ‘filled with the Spirit’ is found in the lxx, where it is … Continue reading
Posted in Acts, Bible, NT, NT Theology, The Church, Theological
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