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BIBLICAL THEOLOGY
Where Is Your Story Written?
Conventional wisdom decries all grand stories of life and history. But Scripture presents the ultimate story of God’s work in creation and new creation. Michael Lawrence introduces his series in biblical theology with five short articles on this grand story which encompasses everything, even you.
-Everyone Loves a Story (Part 1)
-The Story of Creation (Part 2)
-The Themes of Creation (Part 3)
-The Problem of Creation (Part 4)
-The Destiny of Creation (Part 5)
By Michael Lawrence
Preaching and Biblical Theology 101 (PBT-101)
Feeling uncertain on why and how biblical theology should inform your preaching? Take Professor Schreiner’s 3-part class on the topic. If you’re just looking for tools for your toolbox, jump straight to part 3. Quizzes held every Sunday.
-Diagnosis—The Problem with Much Preaching Today (Part 1)
-Discovery—What is Biblical Theology (Part 2)
-Direction—How To Do Biblical Theology When Preaching (Part 3)
By Thomas Schreiner
The Glory of God in Salvation Through Judgment
At the heart of biblical theology is the glory of God in salvation through judgment, says Hamilton. Okay, we said to him, that sounds good. But what does that mean for the pastor when he goes to work on Monday?
By James M. Hamilton Jr.
A 9News Forum
We asked a roundtable of pastors and theologians one question:
“In what ways will a congregation’s understanding of salvation and the gospel be limited if their pastors do not have a good grasp of biblical theology?”
Answers by Andrew Davis, Graeme Goldsworthy, Phil Johnson, Aaron Menikoff, Raymond C. Ortlund, Jr., and Stephen Wellum. A special, extended response from Bruce Waltke
Biblical and Systematic Confusion Yields Gospel Delusions
Does the gospel = “the proclamation of God’s kingdom” or “penal substitution”? Distinguishing our biblical from our systematic theology helps us answer that question.
By Jonathan Leeman
Recommend Books on Biblical Theology for Church Members
9News has compiled a list of books Capitol Hill Baptist Church recommends to its members and visitors on the topic of biblical theology.
CONVERSION
One of the Dirtiest Words Today: C——–n
Say the word “conversion” in public today and call condemnation upon your head. But is it biblical? Is it helpful for believers and unbelievers?
By Brad Wheeler
WHERE THE MEN ARE MEN
Book Review:
Why Men Hate Going to Church
by David Murrow
Reviewed by Jamie Dunlop
Book Review:
Why Do Men Not Go to Church?
by Cortland Myers
Reviewed by Ken Barbic
Book Review:
Manly Dominion: In a Passive-Purple-Four-Ball World
by Mark Chanski
Reviewed by Owen Strachan
Jim, in the Southern Baptist Texan, Ledbetter talks about how music has changed from singing to God or about God to singing songs that are individual-minded like “When He was on the Cross, I was on his mind”. Murrow carries it even further mentioning music that puts a passionate emphasis on Christ that is from a feminine perspective and it’s driving men away from the church. One song I want to mention is “Draw Me Close to You” which could be done as a praise song or a love song for your mate. I personally feel a very special closeness to God and don’t see anything wrong in individual worship, just so it’s about God and not focusing us. I would like your opinion on this if possible.
Debbie,
My only thought is that some things appeal more to women than they do to men. That’s not wrong or bad, just the way it is. . .
My preference is for songs that speak of the great things God has done in Christ. Rich theology put to good poetic language with fitting music connects with me.
Hope this helps!
JMH