I just got around to reading the CT Blog...Bruce Waltke headed to Knox Theological Seminary? (updated) Liveblog Christianity TodaySadly, I am amazed that in the age of scientific enlightenment, an educated Old Testament scholar to the caliber of Dr. Bruce Waltke would consider the possibility of theistic evolution!There is actually no evidence for macro evolution, … Continue reading You Can Believe in Evolution…Just Don’t Blame God!
On the Book of Creation…
The last couple of days were so great, I decided to spend time outside. Spring has set in and things are starting to bloom all around. All this brings to mind the words of David:The heavens are telling of the glory of God; And their expanse is declaring the work of His hands. Day … Continue reading On the Book of Creation…
Mark’s Resurrection Account…
Since we are nearing ever closer to Resurrection Sunday, I thought to add one more post on Mark’s Resurrection account, and this one has some real apologetic and theological “hot potatoes.” One “hot potato” is the fact that the earliest and arguably more reliable Greek manuscripts of Mark 16 end at verse 8. Complicating things … Continue reading Mark’s Resurrection Account…
John’s Resurrection Account…
As I’m reading through John 20-21, I am reminded that in as much it is helpful to attempt a harmony between John and the other New Testament Gospels, it is likewise important for readers to keep in mind the deeply profound theological points John wants to communicate through his own telling of the post-resurrection accounts. … Continue reading John’s Resurrection Account…
Luke’s Resurrection Account…
The last blog I addressed Matthew’s resurrection account, and the reasons why the Gospel writer sought to end the account with Jesus commissioning His disciples in Galilee. What about Luke’s perspective?Luke 24 has the women—Mary Magdalene, Joanna, Mary the mother of James, and others—finding the empty tomb and being told Christ has risen (vv. 1-7). … Continue reading Luke’s Resurrection Account…