Thoughtful Reflections on Faith and Life
In the second century, there was a religious teacher named Marcion who tried to put together a New Testament devoid of any references to the Old Testament. Ultimately, it was a futile attempt as the New Testament is rooted in the Old Testament. Jesus was the Messiah who was prophesied in the Old Testament and who … Read More “New Testament Development of Old Testament Themes – Review” »
I was recently listening a podcast that included an interview with Robert. M. Price about the origins of the New Testament and the formation of the canon. I was quite frustrated as the interviewer seemed to be taking Price’s opinions as if they were the standard scholarly positions. The truth is that Price is a … Read More “The New Testament Documents: Are They Reliable? – Review” »
What does the Greek word monogenes mean? Does it mean ‘begotten’ in the sense that God created or produced a Son? I appreciated the words of the late biblical scholar F.F. Bruce from his commentary on 1 John. “As in the Gospel, the adjective ‘only begotten’ (monogenes) is used in a sense which combines the … Read More “Monogenes and Being Begotten” »
One of my favourite biblical scholars and writers is F.F. Bruce (1910-1990). Bruce’s career was the beginning of a renaissance in evangelical Christian scholarship. Bruce demonstrated that it was possible to be faithful to high levels of scholarship and the truth of the Bible. He inspired countless other evangelicals to continue to bridge this gap. I … Read More “The New Testament Documents: Are They Reliable?” »
