Reading the OT as Jesus Did – An Act 3 Biblical Forum
The Act 3 Biblical Forum presents “Reading the Old Testament as Jesus Did” with Dr. Peter Enns, October 30-31, 2009, at the Holiday Inn, Carol Stream, IL. Read more >>>
Harvie Conn: Some Rhetorical Questions on Biblical Theology
Is it possible that biblical theology can provide a way of escape from the inherited dangers of “systematic theology”? Can we find here that sense of freedom, of openness to new approaches to the Bible as the Scriptures are brought into contact and confrontation with the world’s diverse cultural and social contexts? Is “systematic theology” [...]
Creation and Re-Creation: Psalm 95 and Its Interpretation in Hebrews 3:1-4:13
My 1993 Westminster Theological Journal article “Creation and Re-Creation: Psalm 95 and Its Interpretation in Hebrews 3:1-4:13″ is now posted on the articles page. Scroll to the bottom of the page to find it.
A Small, Practical Comment on Biblical Theology
In our church, there is a young, sweet girl of 4 who for the last year has been in a largely vegetative state due to a brain tumor, and that cancer has now been diagnosed as spreading through her vital organs. The doctors do not have much hope of her surviving more than 2-3 months. [...]
What is Biblical Theology and Why Do I Like It So Much?
This could be a snoozer for some of you, but hang with me. Some important things will be built off of it. Biblical Theology (BT) means different things to different people. The idea has a long and honored history, going back at least to the 18th century, and at first was a way of responding [...]
Contemporary Christianity in a Post-Religious World
I don’t presume to be able to comment on something as amorphous as “Contemporary Christianity,” at least not in the depth that others are carrying out the discussion. Rather, I would like to put forth a recent experience I had that has helped confirm other experiences and observations I have had over the years, and [...]
