Top Twenty Commentaries of 2023
21 Dec 2023

Top Twenty Commentaries of 2023

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This is a blog post that will make more sense if you’ve had a glance at my longer post about what I read in 2023, as well as my post on the reading of commentaries generally, as well as another … Continued

My #AARSBL23 Book Pile
23 Nov 2023

My #AARSBL23 Book Pile

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There is some debate about the hashtag here – I privilege #AARSBL23 over #SBLAAR23 as I’m an AAR Member – it is also worth noting that ETS is a distinct conference, and some of the books were gained there… Historical … Continued

Book Review: A Biblical-Theological Introduction to the New Testament – The Gospel Realized
6 Feb 2023

Book Review: A Biblical-Theological Introduction to the New Testament – The Gospel Realized

by | posted in: 1 Corinthians, 1 John, 1 Peter, 1 Thessalonians, 1 Timothy, 2 Corinthians, 2 Peter, 2 Timothy, 3 John, Acts, Book Review, Colossians, Ephesians, Galatians, Hebrews, James, John, Jude, Luke, Mark, Matthew, New Testament, Philippians, Revelation, Romans, The Bible, Titus | 2

Some might argue that I’m a little late to the game on this book, and it’s companion volume on the Old Testament (both published in 2016), but a useful resource is a useful resource, and thats why I’m reviewing A … Continued

A Man After God’s Own Heart?
29 Sep 2020

A Man After God’s Own Heart?

by | posted in: 1 John, Acts, Amos, Being Human, Culture, Discipleship, Evangelicalism, Identity, Image of God, Jesus, Justice, Kingdom of God, Leadership, Mental Health, New Testament, Personal, Power, Prayer, Psalms, Romans, Sin | 0

“But what about David?“ That was what a male church leader commented on a Facebook post about allegations concerning Ravi Zacharias. “He was a man after God’s own heart“ Paul, a male early church leader, describes David thusly in Acts … Continued

Book Review: Unleashed
24 Mar 2020

Book Review: Unleashed

by | posted in: Acts, Book Review, Charismatic, Culture, Eschatology, Evangelicalism, Gospel, Holy Spirit, Image of God, Kingdom of God, Mission, Power, Prayer, Revival | 0

The authors, Anne and Gavin Calver, rightly write that “we are nothing and can do nothing without Him“. Personally, getting to the point of writing this book review has been an entertaining journey. I now work for IVP – and … Continued

Suicide and the Sovereignty of God: Part 2
15 Sep 2015

Suicide and the Sovereignty of God: Part 2

by | posted in: 1 Samuel, Acts, Being Human, Culture, Embodiment, Exodus, Genesis, Identity, Judges, Matthew, Mental Health, New Testament, Old Testament | 1

Following on from yesterday’s post on World Suicide Prevention Day, which introduced the topic, defined some terms, and explained the scale of the problem, today I want to turn to Scripture, and consider what the Bible says about suicide, the … Continued

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