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Category Archives: Bible
The Politics of the Shepherd’s Sign
Merry Christmas to you all! A reflection of mine on the Christmas story has just been published on Political Theology Today. Luke’s account of the shepherds is the story of a wondrous and remarkable sign, reminiscent of the sign of … Continue reading
Posted in Bible, Guest Post, Luke, NT, NT Theology, OT, Politics, Theological
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Podcast: The Virgin Birth
In our final podcast of 2017, the entire cast is on the show to discuss the Virgin Birth. You can also follow the podcast on iTunes, or using this RSS feed. Listen to past episodes on Soundcloud and on this page on my blog.
Posted in Apologetics, Bible, Christology, Luke, Matthew, NT, NT Theology, Podcasts, The Gospels, Theological
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Twin Nativities
A piece of mine has just been posted over on the Theopolis Institute’s blog. Within it, I argue that the story of the gospels is the story of two births, that the nativity narratives should be read in parallel with … Continue reading
Posted in Bible, Christology, Guest Post, John, Luke, Mark, Matthew, NT, NT Theology, Theological
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The Strangeness of the Modern Mind
The question of how things that were once inconceivable can become conventional and even majority viewpoints is one we far too infrequently ask ourselves. How is it possible, for instance, that the norm of marriage as a male-and-female institution is … Continue reading
Posted in Bible, Controversies, Creation, Culture, Ethics, Galatians, Genesis, NT, OT, Politics, Science, Sex and Sexuality, Society, Theological
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Video: Are Sexual Ethics Part of Orthodoxy?
The latest of my videos with the Davenant Institute has just been posted. Within this video, Brad Belschner and I discuss the relationship between sexual ethics and orthodoxy, pointing out the bearing that the creed has upon our use of … Continue reading
Posted in 1 Corinthians, Controversies, Ethics, NT, Sex and Sexuality, Theological, Video
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The Politics of the Day of the Lord
I’ve posted a reflection on 2 Peter 3:8-15a over on Political Theology Today. Within it, I argue that Christ’s predictions concerning his return within that generation came to pass. I explore Peter’s argument against those questioning Christ’s return and his … Continue reading
Posted in 2 Peter, Bible, Controversies, Eschatology, Guest Post, NT, NT Theology, Theological
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Video: Is Biblicism Bad?
My latest Davenant Institute video has just gone online. This time, Brad Belschner and I are discussing what ‘biblicism’ is and whether it is bad. Take a look!
Posted in Bible, Revelation, Scripture, Theological, Video
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The Politics of the Communication of the Truth
I’ve just posted a reflection on 1 Thessalonians 2:1-8 over on Political Theology Today. Paul’s representation of his ministry in these opening chapters of Thessalonians dramatically challenges many of the assumptions that we bring to acts of communication. While our … Continue reading
Posted in 1 Thessalonians, Bible, Guest Post, NT, NT Theology, Politics, Revelation, Society, The Church, Theological
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Podcast: Translating Genesis 1-11, with Samuel Bray and John Hobbins
On this week’s episode of Mere Fidelity, Derek and I were joined by John Hobbins and Samuel Bray, who have just produced a ‘new old translation’ of Genesis 1-11. The translation itself is great, but the notes and commentary upon it … Continue reading
Posted in Bible, Genesis, OT, Podcasts, Scripture, Theological
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The Politics of the Vineyard of Israel
I have just posted a reflection on Isaiah 5, Psalm 80, and Matthew 21 over on Political Theology Today. Within it I explore the significance of the prophetic vine parables and the vantage point that they can provide us upon … Continue reading
Posted in Bible, Ethics, Guest Post, Isaiah, Matthew, NT, OT, Politics, Psalms, Society, Theological
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