Role of Apologetics
Christian apologetics is a defense of the Christian faith in Jesus Christ. This post will show that the appropriate primary role of Christian apologetics is to strengthen the church. Although Christian apologetics is broad in scope, this post specifically addresses...Critique of Secular Humanism
IntroductionThe purpose of this paper is to provide a critique of secular humanism. The analysis will show that secular humanism holds five common tenets that are flawed. Specifically, this paper will provide a summary of the worldview, followed by a discussion of the...Introdution to the Historical Books: Book Review
In the book Introduction of the Historical Books: Strategies for Reading, Steven McKenzie provides a highly accessible look into methods that modern scholars use to read and understand the books of the former prophets.[1] McKenzie emphasizes a historical-critical...The Hope of Israel Book Review
The Hope of Israel Book ReflectionsIn his book, The Hope of Israel, Brandon Crowe argues that the resurrection is central to the meaning of Acts and aids in addressing certain difficult theological issues. Several aspects of the book are both insightful and helpful....What Are the Gospels? Book Review
Based on his dissertation in 1992, Richard Burridge’s book, What Are the Gospels?: A Comparison with Graeco-Roman Biography, addresses the issue of the genre of the gospels.[1] After providing a historical survey of the debate and analyzing how literary...The Gospels for All Christians Book Review
For Whom Are the Gospels Written?The scholarly consensus is that each of the Gospels were written for a specific local community rather than a general audience. However, The Gospels for All Christians: Rethinking the Gospel Audiences is a collection of essays edited...The Hope of Israel: Book Review
During the last couple of centuries, the book of Acts has come under fire from many directions including the identification of the book’s purpose and its historical reliability, which, in turn, impacts discussions around the topic of Jesus’s resurrection....Becoming the Gospel: Book Review
Michael Gorman’s book, Becoming the Gospel: Paul, Participation, and Mission, completes the trilogy that follows two of his previous books: Cruciformity and Inhabiting the Cruciform God.[1] The first book focused on a cruciform existence shaped by faith, hope,...Jonah: Literary Features
The book of Jonah is a literary masterpiece. The use of repetitions, word plays, and literary features abound in Jonah 1, which structurally support the meaning of the words. Although not comprehensive, several literary devices will be identified with a brief...
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