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Hebrews and Yawning

Though we do not know who wrote it, Hebrews is among the most theologically significant letters in the New Testament. It provides a...

Enjoying God Forever

The Westminster Catechisms begin by articulating the basic purpose of mankind; to glorify God and to fully enjoy him forever. Perhaps one...

In the Fullness of Time, God Sent Forth a Star

A verse that has never ceased to make me awe in wonder is Galatians 4:4, "In the fullness of time God sent forth his son, born of a...

The Eschatological Thrust of Matthew 11:28

"Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest" One of my favorite statements from Jesus is found in Matt...

Why 'Biblical Theology' is an Unhelpful Term

If you search 'Biblical Theology' on Wikipedia, the first sentence you will read is, "Because scholars have tended to use the term in...

Biblical and Systematic Theology in Conversation at the Pulpit

The concept of biblical theology used to puzzle me. To some extent, it still does because there is a real sense in which, as D.A. Carson...

From Being to Doing: An Appreciation of Herman Ridderbos' Contributions to Pauline Theology

Going to seminary has opened up a whole new world of theological scholarship for me. Now, these folks are not new to other people but...