PART TWELVE Let me begin by saying that those brothers with whom I disagree, whether they deny outright any involvement of the Church with the New covenant, or whether they believe the Church participates in the New covenant are due a respectful hearing. This is not the most important subject of Christian Theology. However, the relation of the Church to the New covenant is significant. And that is why I have written these articles. Now it is time to engage …
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PART SIX: George Swinnock’s ‘The Blessed and Boundless God’ This book has a sad history. It was written by a knight of the realm of high education; a man of letters with familiarity with the great Latin playwrights. Sir Richard Baker was imprisoned in the Fleet Prison for the last ten years of his life for failure to pay debts. Those debts were, sadly, a result of Sir Richard’s becoming surety for another. It appears (states Alexander Grosart) that all …
My daughter is getting married this week, so I am indisposed. I am reposting these ‘parameters’ for anyone who is seeking boundaries for Biblical interpretation. It took me an eternity (well, ten years) to complete this series. The Parameters of Meaning (as well as the Rules of Affinity) are meant to guide the interpreter of Scripture as the Bible is studied. They are not a hermeneutics manual. They are, however, a set of principles designed to prevent the reader from drifting too far …
It has been quite some time since I have presented at a Conference. This week (Oct. 21 – 23) I’ll be in NC at the Shepherd’s 360 Conference. I have been asked to give some of the breakout sessions and am presenting three talks and would appreciate some prayers that I do a good job. I believe I am also doing a podcast about the new book. Here are the presentations: …
I don’t think it’s much of a secret, but the NT volume of The Words of the Covenant is now available to be purchased. So far the paperback and E-book versions are available, with a hardback version coming in a week or two, Lord willing. The release of The Words of the Covenant: Volume 2 – New Testament Continuation is the culmination of many years work. Now that it’s done there is the inevitable second-guessing; wishing perhaps I had said more about such and …
A Review of Harrison Perkins, Reformed Covenant Theology: A Systematic Introduction, Bellingham, WA., Lexham, 2024, 520 pages, Hardback. There is no shortage of books on Covenant Theology (CT). There is the big multi author compendium simply called Covenant Theology edited by Waters, Reid, and Muether. One of the contributors to that book is Richard Belcher, whose The Fulfillment of the Promises of God, which to my mind is the best introduction to CT on the market. Other introductions by Jonty Rhodes, Stephen Myers, R. …
Quite why I want to “stick my oar in” regarding the fall of Dr Steven J. Lawson I don’t know. I only know that I am very sad about it. And I know that some people are saying things with which I disagree. Here then, are my thoughts, written at no one’s request, for no other reason than I am bugged by it. Dr Steve Lawson was a very capable preacher and writer who I once heard speak on Expository …
I have received many inquiries about status of The Words of the Covenant: Volume Two – New Testament Continuation. I am in a position now to give some concrete information. The book has been edited and the indexes are done. Lord willing, it will be available in (probably) late October. Dr Peter Goeman at Sojourner Press has been working very hard to get the project across the line before the Shepherd’s 360 Conference at Shepherd’s Theological Seminary, Cary, N.C. on the 21st through …
This list of commentaries on Acts are the ones I think are the best for the Pastor and Bible Teacher. As for other works, I like Stanley Toussaint’s contribution in the Bible Knowledge Commentary. Richard B. Rackham’s old work is well worth getting if you can. James D. G. Dunn has a commentary on Acts, but I think his treatment in Beginning From Jerusalem is very helpful. Simon Kistemaker’s commentary is well done, as is the one by R.C.H. Lenski. Ajith Fernando’s …
This is an older article that I thought deserving of a repost. When one is associating a belief with the text of Scripture it is never wise to choose texts from obscure, debated or overly figurative portions of the Bible. Why go to a vision of Zechariah when you can go to an epistle of Paul for the same doctrine? When tying a doctrine concerning the Church to Scripture we find good men like F. Turretin running to the song …
