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2008 Articles

January 2008

  • Fundamentals for Preaching the Book of Proverbs, Part 1* Bruce K. Waltke
  • The Imagery of Clouds in the Scriptures Richard D. Patterson
  • Gideon, Dew, and the Narrative-Geographical Shaping of Judges 6:33–40 John A. Beck
  • A Reexamination of “Eternity” in Ecclesiastes 3:11 Brian P. Gault
  • Was Paul Anti-Semitic? Revisiting 1 Thessalonians 2:14–16 Michael A. Rydelnik
  • The Betrothal View of Divorce and Remarriage David W. Jones

April 2008

  • Fundamentals for Preaching the Book of Proverbs, Part 2* Bruce K. Waltke
  • God’s Purposes in the Atonement for the Nonelect Gary L. Schultz Jr.
  • Some Difficulties in Covenant Theology’s View of Baptism as a “Seal” Daniel C. Lane
  • Genesis 1 and Ancient Egyptian Creation Myths Gordon H. Johnston
  • The Book of Daniel and the Canon of Scripture Thomas J. Finley
  • The Relationship of John 1:19–51 to the “Book of Signs” in John 2–12 Stephen S. Kim
  • What Is the Meaning of “This Generation” in Matthew 23:36? Susan M. Rieske

July 2008

  • Fundamentals for Preaching the Book of Proverbs, Part 3* Bruce K. Waltke
  • Refusing God’s Blessing: An Exposition of Genesis 11:27–32 George Van Pelt Campbell
  • Is the Psalter a Book with a Single Message? S. Jonathan Murphy
  • The Enigmatic Structure of the Song of Songs, Part 1 Gordon H. Johnston
  • Portraits from a Prophet’s Portfolio: Hosea 4 Richard D. Patterson
  • The Didache Apocalypse and Matthew 24 William C. Varner

October 2008

  • Fundamentals for Preaching the Book of Proverbs, Part 4* Bruce K. Waltke
  • The Chronicler: What Kind of Historian wWas He Anyway? Eugene H. Merrill
  • The Jewish People and Salvation Michael A. Rydelnik
  • The Enigmatic Structure of the Song of Songs, Part 2 Gordon H. Johnston
  • Missio Dei in the Book of Job Larry J. Walters
  • Paul’s Response to the Shame and Pain of Imprisonment in 2 Timothy Gregory S. MaGee
* Four-part series: Fundamentals for Preaching the Book of Proverbs

2006 Articles

January 2006

  • The “Thomas” in the W. H. Griffith Thomas Lectureship John D. Hannah
  • The Imagery of Shepherding in the Bible, Part 1    Thomas A. Golding
  • The Biblical Imagery of Feet as an Indicator of Truth    Richard D. Patterson
  • The Rich Young Ruler and Salvation    Alan P. Stanley
  • The Significance of Minor Characters in the Gospel of John    James M. Howard
  • The Identity of the Tribulation Saints**    Richard S. Yates
  • Progression versus Recapitulation in Revelation 20:1–6    Charles E. Powell

April 2006

  • A Critique of the “Exchanged Life”    Robert A. Pyne and Matthew L. Blackmon
  • Sinners in the Hands of a Gracious God    Glenn R. Kreider
  • The Imagery of Shepherding in the Bible, Part 2    Thomas A. Golding
  • Was Israel Unable to Respond to God? A Study of Deuteronomy 29:2–4    Michael L. Grisanti
  • What Is the New Covenant “Law” in Jeremiah 31?*    Olufemi Adeyemi
  • The Role of the Pedagogue in Galatians    Michael J. Smith
  • The Function of the Tribulation Saints**    Richard S. Yates

July 2006

  • Was the Kingdom Conditional    Stanley D. Toussaint and Jay A. Quine
  • Rushing Ahead of God: An Exposition of Genesis 16    George Van Pelt Campbell
  • The Hardening of Pharoah’s Heart in Its Literary and Cultural Contexts    Dorian Coover-Cox
  • The New Covenant “Law” and “the Law of Christ”*    Olufemi Adeyemi
  • The Rewards of the Tribulation Saints**    Richard S. Yates
  • Martin Luther’s View of Cross-Bearing    John C. Clark

October 2006

  • Paul’s “Positive” Statements about the Mosaic Law*    Olufemi Adeyemi
  • The Divine Presence and Uncleanness: The Rationale for Ezekiel’s Millennial Sacrifices    Jerry M. Hullinger
  • The Resurrection of the Tribulation Saints**    Richard S. Yates
  • The Christological Fulfillment of Isaiah’s Servant Songs    Robert B. Chisholm
  • A Critique of the Preterist View of “Soon” and “Near” in Revelation***    Mark L. Hitchcock
* Three-part series: The Identity of the New Covenant “Law”
** Four-part series: Studies on the Tribulation Saints
*** Five-part series: Preterism and the Date of the Book of Revelation

2005 Articles

January 2005

  • The Grace of Torah: The Mosaic Prescription for Life (Deut. 4:1–8; 6:20–25)* Daniel I. Block
  • Elijah’s Little-Known Letter in 2 Chronicles 21:12–15 Roy E. Knuteson
  • Chronological Anomalies in the Book of Ezra** A. Philip Brown
  • Isaiah 42:1–4 in Its Rhetorical Context  Gene R. Smillie
  • The “Passivity” of Jesus in Mark 5:25–34 Charles E. Powell
  • Eternal Son, Davidic Son, Messianic Son: An Exposition of Romans 1:1–7 David J. MacLeod
  • The New Covenant and Paul’s Quotations from Hosea in Romans 9:25–26 J. Paul Tanner

April 2005

  • The Joy of Worship: The Mosaic Invitation to God’s Presence (Deut. 12:1–4)* Daniel I. Block
  • The Necessity of Objective Assent in the Act of Christian Faith Timothy P. Jones
  • The Central Role of Judah in Genesis 37–50 Bryan Smith
  • Ezra, Nehemiah, and Anachrony: Understanding the Order of Ezra's Narrative** A. Philip Brown
  • Is The Antichrist in Daniel 11? Andrew Steinmann
  • The Finality of Christ: An Exposition of Hebrews 1:1–4 David J. MacLeod

July 2005

  • The Burden of Leadership: The Mosaic Paradigm of Kingship (Deut. 17:14–20)* Daniel I. Block
  • The Failure of the Family in Judges, Part 1: Jephthah Michael J. Smith
  • The Narrative-Geographical Shaping of 1 Samuel 7:5–13 John A. Beck
  • Point of View in the Book of Ezra** A. Philip Brown
  • Christ, the Believer’s High Priest: An Exposition of Hebrews 7:26–28 David J. MacLeod
  • The Sermon on the Mount in the Book of James, Part 1 Virgil V. Porter Jr.

October 2005

  • The Privilege of Calling: The Mosaic Plan for Mission (Deut. 26:16–19)* Daniel I. Block
  • An Evaluation of the Biosphere Model of Genesis 1 Douglas C. Bozung
  • The Failure of the Family in Judges, Part 2: Samson Michael J. Smith
  • The Problem of Mixed Marriages in Ezra 9–10** A. Philip Brown
  • Jesus’ Response to the Question of His Authority in Matthew 21:23–27 Gene R. Smillie
  • The Sermon on the Mount in the Book of James, Part 2 Virgil V. Porter Jr.
  • The Significance of Some Minor Characters in the Gospel of John  James M. Howard

* Rediscovering the Gospel according to Moses
** Studies in the Book of Ezra
 

2004 Issues

January 2004

  • The Christocentric Method of Preaching Christ from the Old Testament* Sidney Greidanus
  • Do Muslims and Christians Believe in the Same God?*** Imad N. Shehadeh
  • A Dispensational Critique of Open Theism’s View of Prophecy Mike Stallard
  • Victory at Sea: Prose and Poetry in Exodus 14–15 Richard D. Patterson
  • Poetic Artistry in the Expression of Fear in Psalm 49 Daniel J. Estes
  • The Incarnation of the Word: John 1:14** David J. MacLeod
  • Another Look at the “Lamb of God” Chrisopher W. Skinner

April 2004

  • Preaching Christ from the Creation Narrative* Sidney Greidanus
  • The Predicament of Islamic Monotheism*** Imad N. Shehadeh
  • Old Testament Poetry as a Vehicle for Historiography Michael A. Grisanti
  • The Benefits of the Incarnation of the Word: John 1:15–18** David J. MacLeod
  • Views on Peter’s Use of Psalm 16:8–11 in Acts 2:25–32**** Gregory V. Trull
  • Christ as jArchv in Revelation 3:14 Michael J. Svigel

July 2004

  • Preaching Christ from the Narrative of the Fall* Sidney Greidanus
  • Reasons for Islam’s Rejection of Biblical Christianity*** Imad N. Shehadeh
  • A New Kind of a Christian—A Review David A. Mappes
  • An Exegesis of Psalm 16:10**** Gregory V. Trull
  • “Whom He Also Named Apostles”: A Textual Problem in Mark 3:14 Christopher W. Skinner
  • The Illegalities of Jesus’ Religious and Civil Trials Laurna L. Berg
  • The Historical Background of Paul’s Athletic Allusions Jerry M. Hullinger

October 2004

  • Preaching Christ from the Cain and Abel Narrative* Sidney Greidanus
  • Additional Reasons for Islam’s Rejection of Biblical Christianity*** Imad N. Shehadeh
  • Naomi in the Book of Ruth in Light of the Mosaic Covenant Charles P. Baylis
  • Peter’s Interpretation of Psalm 16:8–11 in Acts 2:25–32 Gregory V. Trull
  • A Reexamination of the Prohibitions in Acts 15 Charles H. Savelle
  • A Critique of the Preterist View of the Olivet Discourse Stanley D. Toussaint

* Series: Preaching Christ from the Genesis Narratives
** Series: The Living Word in John 1:1–18
*** Series: The Triune God and the Islamic God
**** Series: Peter’s Use of Psalm 16 in Acts 2

2003 Issues

November–December 2003

  • The Testimony of Blood: The Charisma of Martyrdom*  David F. Wright
  • The Reaction of the World to the Word: John 1:10–13**  David J. MacLeod
  • “Coals of Fire” in Romans 12:19–20  John N. Day
  • The Humiliation of Christ in Roman Philippi, Part 2  Joseph H. Hellerman
  • Jonathan Edwards’s Theology of Prayer  Glenn R. Kreider
  • Missions Theology in Romans 15:14–33  Stephen J. Strauss

July–September 2003

  • A Family Faith: Domestic Discipling*  David F. Wright
  • The Literary Structure of the Book of Daniel  J. Paul Tanner
  • Guidelines for Understanding and Proclaiming the Book of Ecclesiastes, Part 2  Greg W. Parsons
  • The Witness of John the Baptist: John 1:6–9  David J. MacLeod
  • The Humiliation of Christ in the Social World of Roman Philippi, Part 1  Joseph H. Hellerman
  • The Beast from the Sea in Revelation 13  Daniel K. K. Wong
  • The Cessation of the Mosaic Covenant  Hal Harless

April–June 2003

  • A Race Apart? Jews, Gentiles, Christians   David F. Wright
  • Modern and Ancient Controversies over the Virgin Birth of Jesus   James P. Sweeney
  • Guidelines for Understanding and Proclaiming the Book of Ecclesiastes, Part 1  Greg W. Parsons
  • Discourse Theme and the Narratives of Daniel   Les P. Bruce
  • The Creation of the Universe by the Word: John 1:3-5   David J. MacLeod
  • Moral Virtues Associated with Eldership   David A. Mappes
  • A Biblical View of Discipleship   James G. Samra

January–March 2003

  • The Baptismal Community   David F. Wright
  • Training You Can Trust    Mark L. Bailey
  • Does Classical Theism Deny God's Immanence?   C. Fred Smith
  • Literary Clues to God's Providence in the Book of Esther   Forrest S. Weiland
  • The Eternality and Deity of the Word: John 1:1-2   David J. MacLeod
  • Reflections of the Upper Room Discourse in 1 John   Jay R. Yarid Jr.
  • Three Centuries of Objections to Biblical Miracles   Mark J. Larson

2002 Issues

January–March 2002

  • "Sins" and "Sin"   I. Howard Marshall
  • Nahum's Rhetorical Allusions to Neo-Assyrian Conquest Metaphors   Gordon H. Johnston
  • Matthew 21:43 and the Future of Israel  David L. Turner
  • Faith and Works in Paul and James  C. Ryan Jenkins
  • The Passion of Biblical Preaching: An Expository Study of 1 Timothy 4:13-16  Steven J. Lawson
  • The Homiletical Skill of Jonathan Edwards   John D. Hannah

April–June 2002

  • Who Is a Hypocrite?  I. Howard Marshall
  • Historicity, Genre, and Narrative Design in the Book of Esther  Forrest S. Weiland
  • The Imprecatory Psalms and Christian Ethics  John N. Day
  • Was John the Baptist an Essene from Qumran?  John C. Hutchison
  • The Background and Timing of the Judgment of the Sheep and Goats  Eugene W. Pond
  • "To the Jew First": Rhetoric, Strategy, History, or Theology?  Wayne A. Brindle

July–September 2002

  • Should Christians Boast?  I. Howard Marshall
  • Plot Structure in the Book of Esther  Forrest S. Weiland
  • Who Are the Sheep and Goats in Matthew 25:31-46?  Eugene W. Pond
  • Did Peter's Vision in Acts 10 Pertain to Men or the Menu?  Chris A. Miller
  • The Priority of Prayer in Colossians 4:2-4  James P. Sweeney
  • Christology in Six Lines: An Exposition of 1 Timothy 3:16  David J. MacLeod
  • A Rapture Citation in the Fourteenth Century  Francis Gumerlock

October–December 2002

  • Living in the "Flesh"   I. Howard Marshall
  • A Rhetorical use of Point of View in Old Testament Narrative  Robert B. Chisholm Jr.
  • The Place of Chapter 24 in the Structure of the Book of Leviticus  John R. Master
  • Literary Conventions in the Book of Esther  Forrest S. Weiland
  • Who Are "the Least" of Jesus' Brothers in Matthew 25:40?  Eugene W. Pond
  • Guidelines on Christian Witness in Colossians 4:5-6  James P. Sweeney
  • Cloning, Stem-Cell Research, and the Bible  J. Kerby Anderson

2001 Issues

January–March 2001

  • The Theme of Hope in Dispensationalism  Gary L. Nebeker
  • Applying the Old Testament Law Today  J. Daniel Hays
  • God's Self-Revelation in Exodus 34:6-8   J. Carl Laney
  • Deuteronomy 32:8 and the Sons of God   Michael S. Heiser
  • The Meaning of Worship according to the Book of Revelation  Mazie Nakhro
  • A Biblical Perspective on Fasting   Kent D. Berghuis
  • The Pratice of Prayer in Early and Medieval Monasticism  D. Jeffrey Bingham

April–June 2001

  • Reflections on Dispensationalism  John F. Walvoord
  • Biblical Evidence for the Imminence of the Rapture  Wayne A. Brindle
  • Women, Gentiles, and the Messianic Mission in Matthew's Genealogy  John C. Hutchison
  • The Manner of Worship according to the Book of Revelation  Mazie Nakhro
  • An Evaluation of Bart Ehrman's "Historical Jesus"  Dennis Ingolfsland
  • The Priority of Biblical Preaching: An Expository Study of Acts 2:42-47  Steven J. Lawson
  • Luther and Canon Law  John Warwick Montgomery

July–September 2001

  • A Critique of Free-Will Theism, Part One   Robert A. Pyne and Stephen R. Spencer
  • Nahum's Rhetorical Allusions to the Neo-Assyrian Lion Motif   Gordon H. Johnston
  • Imitating the Incarnation of Christ: An Exposition of Philippians 2:5-8   David J. Macleod
  • The Power of Biblical Preaching: An Expository Study of Jonah 3:1-10  Steven J. Lawson
  • Church Music and Colossians 3:16   David F. Detwiler

October–December 2001

  • A Critique of Free-Will Theism, Part Two   Robert A. Pyne and Stephen R. Spencer
  • The Message of the Book of Kings in Relation to Deuteronomy and Jeremiah   Gershon Galil
  • Nahum's Rhetorical Allusions to Neo-Assyrian Treaty Curses   Gordon H. Johnston
  • The Exaltation of Christ: An Exposition of Philippians 2:9-11   David J. MacLeod
  • The Pattern of Biblical Preaching: An Expository Studyof Ezra 7:10 and Nehemiah 8:1-18   Steven J. Lawson
  • Marks of a Healthy Church   Kenneth O. Gangel

2000 Issues

January–March 2000

  • The Other Side of the Mountain, part 1 of  "On the Edge of Eternity: A Conversation About Aging"   Howard Hendricks
  • Jesus' Paradoxical Teaching in Mark 8:35; 9:35; and 10:43-44   Narry Santos
  • False and True Worship in Romans 1:18-25   Ronald Man
  • Christ, the Building Stone, in Peter's Theology, part 1 of 4 of "Theological Themes in 1 and 2 Peter"   Frederic Howe
  • The Fourth "Last Thing": The Millennial Kingdom of Christ (Rev. 20:46)   David MacLeod
  • The Filling of the Holy Spirit   Eldon Woodcock
  • The Call to Ministry   Edward Hayes

April–June 2000

  • Rethinking Retirement, part 2  Howard Hendricks
  • Decoding the 'Bible Code'  J. Paul Tanner
  • Is Psalm 110 a Messianic Psalm?   Barry C. Davis
  • Christology and the Concept of Faith in Hebrews 1:1-2:4   Victor (Sung-Yui) Rhee
  • The Cross of Christ in Peter's Theology, part 2   Frederic R. Howe
  • The Fifth "Last Thing": The Release of Satan and Man's Final Rebellion (Rev. 20:7-10)   David J. MacLeod
  • Theological and Rhetorical Perspectives on Self-Disclosure in Preaching   Jeffrey Arthurs and Andrew Gurevich

July–September 2000

  • Me, Myself, and My Tomorrows, part 3   Howard Hendricks
  • Geography and the Narrative Shape of Numbers 13   J. A. Beck
  • The Old Testament Background of Rest in Hebrews 3:7-4:11   Randall C. Gleason
  • The Christian Life in Peter's Theology, part 3  Frederic R. Howe
  • The Sixth "Last Thing": Last Judgment and the End of the World (Rev. 20:11-15)   David J. MacLeod
  • The Rapture Debate at the Niagara Bible Conference   Larry D. Pettegrew
  • Biology, Homosexuality, and the Biblical Doctrine of Sin   Sherwood O. Cole

October-December 2000

  • Reaping the Rewards of Senior Ministry, part 4  Howard Hendricks
  • "Drink Water from Your Own Cistern": A Literary Study of Proverbs 5:15-23   Robert B. Chisholm
  • Daniel 10 and the Notion of Territorial Spirits   David E. Stevens
  • God's Grace in Peter's Theology   Frederic R. Howe
  • The Seventh :Last Thing": The New Heaven and the New Earth (Rev. 21:1-8)   David J. MacLeod
  • The Doctrine of Imminence in Two Recent Eschatological Systems  Robert L. Thomas
  • "Letter" and "Spirit" in Luther's Hermeneutics   Randall C. Gleason

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