Sep 30, 2017

Leading with Questions

Bob Tiede lists his top 15 leading with questions books here.

HT: George Hillman

Sep 28, 2017

Choosing a Seminary

Bob Wilkin has some helpful thoughts here concerning choosing a seminary. I think Bob's reminder that there can be a disconnect between an institutions doctrinal statement and what is actually held and taught is important. His reminder concerning prayer and spiritual formation is also worth considering.

Mark 1:13 and the Old Testament

John Meade notes here some possible allusions in Mark 1:13 to the LXX of Leviticus 26:6 and Psalm 90:11-13. The possible connections are interesting and perhaps correct but I think he overstates the conclusion.
"The allusions to the Old Testament are actually the key to understanding the brief pericope itself. The allusions indicate that Jesus as Son obeyed under temptation and trial, was consequently blessed, and dealt a decisive blow to Satan in the wilderness."
I doubt whether understanding these allusions are the "key." One could probably understand that, "Jesus as Son obeyed under temptation and trial, was consequently blessed, and dealt a decisive blow to Satan in the wilderness" without picking up on the allusions. One could also question whether Mark's primarily Gentile audience have picked up on these subtle allusions.  

Sep 27, 2017

Characteristics of Liberal Theology

Kevin DeYoung drawing from the work of Gary Dorrien lists and discusses seven characteristics of liberal theology here.

Sep 26, 2017

The Bible in Thirty Chapters

This post seeks to trace the Bible's story through thirty key chapters.