End of Summer Musings (9/2/2023)
Blog and Podcast News and Updates:
I am working on the final edits for my 1 Corinthians commentary in the Lectio Continua series currently being republished by Reformation Heritage. Hopefully, the volume will be available soon after season three of the Blessed Hope Podcast (on Paul’s Corinthian Letters) gets underway.
After “The Future” series wraps up on the Blessed Hope Pod, look for an episode on the problems associated with doing eschatology by “ethos,” (the “optimism” v. “pessimism” challenge raised by postmillennarians) and then a two-parter on the history of American postmillennialism.
A Question: If Donald Trump can weigh 215 pounds, how much can I weigh? Trump claiming to weigh 215 is about as accurate as my weight stated on my driver’s license!
Currently Reading: G. K. Beale, Union with the Resurrected Christ: Eschatological New Creation, and New Testament Biblical Theology. This will take a while—this an important and meaty text.
Recently Finished Reading:
There is a wealth of recent publications in the field of New Testament biblical theology. This one is a real gem for anyone interested in the gospels. Robertson covers a number of introductory matters (such as Jesus’s self-testimony, his life and ministry, the importance of progressive revelation, our Lord’s death, burial, resurrection, and ascension), treating next the general witness of the synoptic gospels to Jesus (going through Matthew, Mark, and Luke) before concluding with the Gospel of John.
This is a profound, but not too difficult text for the general reader. Much here that I had not thought about before. I recommend it for preachers preparing to preach upon any one of the gospels, or to laymen who like in-depth reflection and commentary upon the Scriptures.
While supplies last, you can buy it here at a discounted price: O. P. Robertson, The Christ of the Consummation: A New Testament Biblical Theology
Links to Recommended Resources:
Venema nails it. Is paedocommunion biblical? No!
S. M. Baugh on the line in the Creed, Suffered Under Pontius Pilate
Kevin DeYoung on Reasons why we should believe in an historical Adam
Enter his gates with thanksgiving and his courts with praise: Ancient gates discovered
Links to Not So Recommended Resources:
Got an angry customer, client, or a “Karen” with a ridiculous complaint? Here’s how you might answer (Note: some blue language): Letters of Note: Very Truly Yours
So I am merely one in thirty million. I thought I was special. Thirty million Mayflower ancestors in America. I am connected to two Mayflower passengers (Elizabeth and John Howland) on my maternal side (Morris), but so are 29,999,998 others!
I’d hate to find this guy in my greens. As it was in the days of Pharoah -- the second plague returns
There are not words—the asininity continues: Bovine mammary secretions
Fellow baldies, unite! Home of the Bald!
Catastrophic consequences: An atomic wedgie goes very wrong
Previous Musings: Late Summer Musings (8/18/2023)
Video: More words of wisdom from my favorite philosopher!