Samuel Emadi

Nov 20, 2023 | thegospelcoalition.org | Keith Evans |G. K. Beale |Brett McCracken |Samuel Emadi

Editors’ note: When I took my first seminary class, I was 22 years old, fresh out of college, and had been married for just over a month. I was completely out of my depth. Despite having a biblical studies undergrad degree, I didn’t even know the correct questions to ask—You might wonder then, Why would I recommend the same, green, wet-behind-the-ears experience to other young men? It’s because I believe the benefits outweigh the drawbacks.

Nov 19, 2023 | thegospelcoalition.org | Sarah Walton |Brett McCracken |G. K. Beale |Samuel Emadi

Motherhood is a gift. But it’s the most challenging, humbling, “put you flat on your face” kind of gift. As wonderful as it is, with each new season that throws me into uncharted waters, I come face to face with my limitations, weaknesses, and sinful nature. What’s more, when I look around me, I see other moms making different choices and navigating different circumstances than I do. None of us has exactly the same answers for how to best feed, educate, and nurture our children.

Nov 17, 2023 | thegospelcoalition.org | G. K. Beale |Brett McCracken |Samuel Emadi |Lauren Heck

Abstract: In this essay, G. K. Beale explores the Old Testament land promises to Israel, examining the idea that the promises were intended to expand beyond the initial borders to encompass the whole earth. He discusses the evolution of the land promise from a specific location in Canaan to a worldwide scope, alluding to the eschatological expansion of Israel’s borders as part of God’s predestined plan.

Nov 17, 2023 | thegospelcoalition.org | Gerald McDermott |Brett McCracken |Samuel Emadi |Lauren Heck

Abstract: In this essay, Gerald McDermott explores the notion of supersessionism in Christian theology, which suggests the promises made to the Jewish people in the Old Testament, including the land promise, have been superseded by the Christian church. He contends this view has dominated Christian interpretation since the fourth century, leading to the marginalization of the New Testament’s references to the land promise.

Nov 16, 2023 | thegospelcoalition.org | Matt Rogers |Brett McCracken |Samuel Emadi |Lauren Heck

Pastors are ghosted all the time. Some people leave and we know why. Others leave with no explanation. We hope they might return, even if they won’t return our calls. Or, at least, we hope they’ve landed in another faithful local church. Unfortunately, the reality is that many of the regular attendees who no longer come to our churches have simply stopped going anywhere on Sundays. This book doesn’t merely cite data that validates an observable reality.