The concept of the faithfulness of God (Gr. dikaiosyne theou) in Paul is a hot topic for the New Perspective vs. Old Perspective dialogue. The New Perspective argues (quite strongly) that Paul never …
The concept of the faithfulness of God (Gr. dikaiosyne theou) in Paul is a hot topic for the New Perspective vs. Old Perspective dialogue. The New Perspective argues (quite strongly) that Paul never …
I’ve been known to point out that the resurrection of Jesus is not about dying and going to heaven, but about the new creation. This theme of new creation is crucial …
Excerpt from Holiness in Fresh Perspective: Covenant, Cross, and Kingdom (Wipf and Sock, expected 2015). He is the radiance of the glory of God and the exact imprint of his nature... Hebrews 1:3a In …
Don't underestimate what God can do through you. When we do this, we're not underestimating ourselves, but God. We must remember that of all the people Jesus could have chose to …
One of my best and most trusted friends, who I will call Chase, emailed me this morning with an excellent question. Chase wrote this, “Can you explain this statement to me, 'Faith …
For I am not ashamed of the gospel, for it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believers, to the Jew first and also to the Greek. …
For far too long now Christians have told the story of Jesus as if it hooked up not with the story of Israel, but simply with the story of human …
When God fulfills his World Renewal Plan through Jesus, his Son, he is not only setting up a government (Kingdom metaphor), but also creating a family. This, once again, means …
What is sanctification according to Paul? This is the question that I wrestle with in my upcoming book Holiness in Fresh Perspective: Covenant, Cross, and Kingdom (Wipf and Stock). Before answering …
Many of you know that I'm currently serving as President at Emmaus Biblical Seminary of Haiti. Each month the EBS Development Office sends out a newsletter to supporters and partners …