Your Sermons Don’t Feed Me!
Systematic Theology. Exegesis. Church History. Contextualization. Liturgy. Pneumatology. Hebrew and Greek. Pastoral counseling. These are all subjects that most pastors are either familiar with or have taken seminary courses on. Transitioning from seminary to pastoral...
Preaching: A Biblical Theology, by Jason C. Meyer
Biblical theologies are all the rage these days, and I'll be the first to admit that I am quick to jump at reading anything that claims that topic. I am also, by vocation, a preacher. When you combine "biblical theology" with "preaching," you will peak my interest. So...
She Can Teach, by Jackie Roese
Recently I read where a pastor, who is a man, acknowledge that when he is preaching and people get up and walk out of the auditorium, he generally assumes that people are leaving simply because they need to go to the bathroom or get a drink or don't like his topic,...
A Necessary Focus of Prolegomena: Why Study Theology?
I'm not sure at what point I can officially call myself a theologian. On one hand I kind of think that every follower of Jesus is a theologian, whether they want to use that term or not. On the other hand, not everyone is a trained or good theologian, so I tend to use...
Berkouwer on Christ’s Relationship to the Hebrew Scriptures…
What is Christ's relationship with the OT? Berkouwer writes, "Christ himself declares that the Old Testament scriptures “are they which bear witness of me” (John 5:39). The Old Testament to him was not a book of significance to the Jews only but a book having direct...
Counterfeit gospels, by Trevin Wax
I've been following Trevin Wax's blog for a number of years now and really appreciate what he writes. He's fair, practical, and a great theological thinker. If you don't follow his blog, you should. Apart from blogging and working for The Gospel Project, Wax is also...
Surviving through College, Seminary, or Grad School with Logos
There's nothing like reading a course syllabus and coming to terms with the fact that not only do you have to read more than you've ever read in your life, but you have to remember what you read and then write a huge paper on the subject! College, seminary, and grad...
Welcome to “Preaching with Logos”!
As you've probably gathered, ThinkTheology.org thinks Logos Bible Software is invaluable for pastoral work. Able, Kenny, and myself have all purchased it and use it regularly. On my part, I've used it here in the U.S. while doing normal pastoral duties and have even...
Evangelical Peacemakers, edited by David P. Gushee
Jesus said, "Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God." (Matt. 5:9) Jesus half brother, James, wrote that "a harvest of righteousness is sown in peace by those who make peace" (James 3:18). Clearly the practice of peacemaking is an important...
Introducing Jürgen Moltmann…
Jürgen Moltmann, or as I call him, "The Molt," is an incredible theologian. He's written a bunch of books on subjects related to systematic theology, including his classic Theology of Hope and The Crucified God. Moltman, a German reformed theologian, taught for years...
Karl Barth’s Christological Ecclesiology by Kimlyn J. Bender
There's been a lot of talk about Karl Barth around here at ThinkTheology.org... mostly because Able Baker is doing Wednesdays with Barth through LOGOS Bible Software (introduction here and why you should read Barth here). Prior to Able getting on the Barth bandwagon...
Humble Confidence: The Lion & the Lamb Leader
Anyone who has played competitive sports will recognize the importance of confidence in being a successful athlete. When I was playing competitive basketball, confidence made a world of difference. Why would anyone ever drive through the lane when there are...
Using the Biblical Counseling Collection with Logos Bible Software (1 of 5)
I've been using Logos Bible Software since 2010 and I do not plan on going back. Logos has immeasurable value in my life as a follower of Jesus, pastor, grad student, and avid reader. What used to take hours of time in research now takes minutes, and that is not an...
John Knox for Armchair Theologians, by Suzanne McDonald
John Knox for Armchair Theologians is a quick and fascinating read. Why study the life of Knox? The author, Suzanne McDonald, writes: "There are also very few theologians who could be named as a driving force in the shaping of a nation. You can't race the history of...
Minding the Heart, by Robert L. Saucy
Robert L. Saucy's influence on many evangelicals is incalculable. He's mostly known for his work in areas of systematic theology and as an advocate for Progressive Dispensationalism (PD). He's currently the Distinguished Professor of Systematic Theology at Biola...
What the Old Testament Authors Really Cared About, edited by Jason S. DeRouchie
When I was in college, I ended up taking three different surveys of the Old Testament (OT). You'd think that I would have a better understanding of the Hebrew Bible, but sadly, I was actually more confused. My professors ranged from approaching the OT as being all but...
G.O.S.P.E.L. by D.A. Horton
My buddy, the good Dr. Cyril Guerette, recently suggested that I may be hiding my relationship with the hip hop world. In a conversation, he stated that, "Luke is/was a famous underground rapper who crashed at my place... During that time he proved to be even more...
On The Death of Kenny’s Father…
As some of you may have noticed, thinktheology.org hasn't been very active this past week. For my part, I've been busy with a variety of things related to my education, pastoral service, and involvement in the Vineyard Movement (I'm at a leaders retreat). Yet...
Drinking to the Glory of God: Challenging Fundamentalists to Read All of the Bible
I enjoy beer. There, I said it. But more than beer, I love Jesus and believe that the final authority in my life is the infallible Word of God. To some, I've already undermined my love for Jesus and Scripture because I do not have a personal vendetta against alcohol....
Kingdom Come, by Sam Storms (pt. 1 of 5)
When I was around sixteen years old, I discovered the last book of the New Testament, Revelation. I was fascinated by what I read and couldn't help reading anything related to the apocalyptic literature found in our Bibles. Daniel, and portions of Ezekiel, and the...
Evangelical Theology is out!!! WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR?!?!
It is out! I feel like a school girl at a Justin Bieber concert... wait, it's worse. I feel like I haven't had candy in fifteen years and I'm to inherit the Willy Wonka factory. Michael Bird's long anticipated Evangelical Theology is out today! I have been doing all...
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