1. The Sovereign Who Denied Himself (Phil 2:6) 2. The Servant Who Emptied Himself (Phil 2:7) 3. The Savior Who Humbled Himself (Phil 2:8)
Archive for December, 2007
22 Dec
New book to look for in 2008
It has been reported that Peter Enns, Walter Kaiser, and Darrell Bock will publish a Zondervan counterpoint book on “Three Views on the New Testament’s Use of the Old Testament” (forthcoming 2008).
21 Dec
Preaching Gospel Narrative: Part One
The majority of our Bible is narrative. My own unscientific observation is that most expository preaching does not come from these narrative portions. Theologically minded expositors tend to gravitate toward epistolary literature because it is assumed (falsely) that it has a more “natural” feel and way of outlining itself making for more easily preached sermons. [...]
13 Dec
Methodology for Ministry from Jeremiah – Part 2
According to Paul, God is on a mission to “destroy the wisdom of the wise” (v. 19). The means by which He wages this war is the simplicity of the message of the cross. In contrast to those who seek miracles that point to the authenticity of the message and those who continue to search [...]
12 Dec
Methodology for Ministry from Jeremiah?
In the next two posts, I want to raise and answer the following questions: How should your knowledge of who God is and the way that He works reflect itself in the way you preach and minister the Gospel? [In addition, I’m hoping my comments will contribute to the ongoing discussion here and elsewhere about [...]
10 Dec
Sometimes tragedy hits very close to home
Yesterday, between our morning services, one of my dear friends from church was standing in the lobby looking troubled. I approached and asked how she was doing. She was not doing well. She had just received a phone call from her dad. Her brother is connected with Y-WAM in Denver. He had just dropped his [...]
6 Dec
Off to Russia
I am leaving Friday morning for Russia. I will be teaching a seminary class called “Preaching the Gospels and Acts” all next week. As some of you know, we had a very difficult trip last year (I would rather not relive the details here) so please pray for me and a fellow leader who will [...]
4 Dec
Vlach on Supercessionism
Dr. Michael J. Vlach, whom I had the pleasure of meeting at November’s annual ETS meeting here in San Diego, has written some really helpful stuff on the issue of Israel and the church. His latest contribution is a fascinating paper he presented at ETS entitled “Variations within Supercessionism.” You should give it a read. [...]
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