Joel 2.28-32 in the NT, part 1

I'm not sure anyone will read a very long exegetical paper, but Joel 2:28-32 is an incredibly rich promise and one that several NT authors draw upon. Just how they use it gives us great insight into how they understood their Bibles and how they understood the progression of redemptive history. So, here's my latest … Continue reading Joel 2.28-32 in the NT, part 1

The Worst Christmas Present Ever, Seriously.

This one is appalling."A number of Planned Parenthood clinics in Indiana and Illinois are offering gift certificates for their services this Christmas.Officials say the vouchers enable people to give their loved ones "the gift of life" — that would help pay for annual checkups and birth control — but also can be used for abortions."Read … Continue reading The Worst Christmas Present Ever, Seriously.

Christ at the center of Scripture

For the past few months I have been studying how the Bible interprets itself, especially how the NT interprets the OT, but also how later parts of the OT interpret and apply earlier parts. While it may sound boring to many, it has opened up new windows of insight into how the apostles, even how … Continue reading Christ at the center of Scripture