Some Thoughts on Goldsworthy’s Christ-Centered Biblical Theology

I recently read Graeme Goldsworthy’s Christ-Centered Biblical Theology (IVP, 2012) as part of my effort to grow in my understanding of biblical theology. My brother Dane has a more thoughtful and more detailed reflection on...

Ezekiel

The book of Ezekiel has been on my mind a lot these days, partly because I am reading through it in my devotions, and partly because I got to hear my pastor Paul Beck give...

Philemon and Slavery

You often hear people in our culture reference the Bible’s alleged endorsement of slavery, and it seems like they usually have in mind Paul’s instruction in Ephesians 6:5-9 and Colossians 4:1. Usually the point is...

Elihu

I’ve always been fascinated by the character Elihu in the book of Job. What is his purpose in the overall story? Why is he even included? I don’t have total clarity, but in reading through...

Who is the “annointed one” of Habakkuk 3:13?

Habakkuk 3:2 –> 3:3-15

I finished translating through the theophanic vision of God in 3:3-15 this morning, and suddenly it hit me how vital this section is in the larger context.  I used to view it as a very...

Take Aways from Habakkuk

Seven “take aways” from my recent study on Habakkuk: 1) The commentaries by O. Palmer Robertson (NICOT) and Peter C. Craigie (DSBS) are very helpful.  I differ with Robertson on how to interpret 3:2, and...

Faith in Habakkuk

Lighter posting this week, as I am devoting my mornings to preparation for a sermon this Sunday on Habakkuk 2:4, “the righteous shall live by faith.”  I am going to examine the meaning of of...

Comments on Hebrews (10:19)

I could study nothing but Scripture and John Owen’s Commentary on Hebrews for the rest of my life, and I would not feel constricted at all. There is so much to it. Today for sermon...