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Dec 10, 2024 | 
mdpi.com | William B. Bowes
1. IntroductionEphesians represents a kaleidoscopic amalgam of theological height and depth. In 2422 words, Paul1 moves from cosmic to practical as he outlines the ways in which the lives of his readers are transformed by God through their belonging to Christ, who delivers them from death to life, from division to unification, and from living in a futile manner to living according to God’s revealed will.
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Sep 9, 2024 | 
brill.com | William B. Bowes
Keywords: 1 Timothy; Pastoral Epistles; pentecostal; pneumatology; false teaching; Paul 1 Introduction The original context of 1 Timothy was a conflicted one, fraught with division and the looming threat of influential rival teachers and factions with a different message from those which Paul’s churches had originally received.
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Aug 7, 2023 | 
tinyurl.com | Daniel Strange |Andreas-Christian Heidel |William B. Bowes |Melvin L. Otey
In my teaching of all things cultural apologetical in the key of ‘subversive fulfilment’, I’ve developed a little pattern or framework based on Paul’s Athenian encounter in Acts 17: Entering: stepping into the world and listening to the story; Exploring: searching for elements of grace and the idols attached to them; Exposing: showing up the idols as destructive frauds; Evangelizing: showing off the gospel of Jesus Christ as subversive fulfilment.1 I recently had the opportunity to both...
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Aug 7, 2023 | 
thegospelcoalition.org | Daniel Strange |Andreas-Christian Heidel |William B. Bowes |Melvin L. Otey
In my teaching of all things cultural apologetical in the key of ‘subversive fulfilment’, I’ve developed a little pattern or framework based on Paul’s Athenian encounter in Acts 17: Entering: stepping into the world and listening to the story; Exploring: searching for elements of grace and the idols attached to them; Exposing: showing up the idols as destructive frauds; Evangelizing: showing off the gospel of Jesus Christ as subversive fulfilment.1 I recently had the opportunity to both...
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Aug 7, 2023 | 
thegospelcoalition.org | Jared Compton |Andreas-Christian Heidel |William B. Bowes |Melvin L. Otey
AbstractThe recent “theological turn” in biblical studies sparked fresh, creative interest in Hebrews’ Christology. The latest entry in the field, Nick Brennan’s carefully argued Divine Christology in the Epistle to the Hebrews, advances the conversation and, at the same time, illustrates a danger attending the larger project of theological retrieval. This essay explores Brennan’s thesis, commending his theological instincts, while cautioning against his specific conclusions.
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Aug 7, 2023 | 
thegospelcoalition.org | Andreas-Christian Heidel |William B. Bowes |Melvin L. Otey |Josh Rothschild
AbstractThe serpent promised that the fruit in the garden would make Adam and Eve more like God. While the fruit reduced the capability gap between God and humanity, it widened the character gap. This article aims to demonstrate that digital technology parallels the fruit in both its promise to grant us God-like abilities while also deforming God’s character in us.
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Aug 7, 2023 | 
thegospelcoalition.org | Scott MacDonald |Scott Macdonald |Andreas-Christian Heidel |William B. Bowes |Melvin L. Otey
AbstractChristian groups and leaders around the world commission cloths to heal the sick, often claiming Acts 19:11–12 as a foundational text for the practice. After an overview of some examples, this paper analyzes the unusual events of Ephesus in Acts and reflects on the identity of the cloths. This investigation reveals the stark contrast between Paul’s ministry in Ephesus and the modern practice of healing cloths.
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Aug 7, 2023 | 
thegospelcoalition.org | Ed Wright |Andreas-Christian Heidel |William B. Bowes |Melvin L. Otey
AbstractThis article presents a framework for Christian engagement in government intelligence work, evaluating how the theology of Thomas Aquinas can inform such involvement. The article explores how to retrieve medieval theological resources for a distinctively modern issue.
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Aug 7, 2023 | 
thegospelcoalition.org | Brian Tabb |Andreas-Christian Heidel |William B. Bowes |Melvin L. Otey
Every seasoned pastor and organizational leader experiences significant conflicts and disagreements with fellow staff members, elders, or ministry colleagues. There are various reasons for such disputes: theological convictions, ministry strategies and priorities, leadership styles, communication gaps, perspectives about partnerships, and more. While many conflicts can be resolved to preserve and strengthen ministry partnerships, disagreements often prompt coworkers to part ways.
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Aug 7, 2023 | 
thegospelcoalition.org | Vern S. Poythress |Andreas-Christian Heidel |William B. Bowes |Melvin L. Otey
Written by Vern Poythress Reviewed By Joe M. Allen III In his book, The Mystery of the Trinity, renowned theologian and polymath, Vern Poythress, raises concerns with contemporary discourse on the doctrine of God. Poythress argues against the casual contemporary approaches to the doctrine of God that diminish the transcendent God to being merely a companion or “a copilot.” He refers to this error as “mutuality theology” (p. 439).
