Journal of the GES – Spring 2000
The Challenge for Spiritual Vision: An Exegesis of Hebrews 12:1–3
Frederic R. Howe I. Introduction Some years ago, Art Farstad wrote an article entitled “Go for the Gold!”1 In that article he encouraged his readers to strive for excellence in living the Christian life. He explained the meaning of 1 Cor 9:24 and its usage of the term brabeion, “prize,” in light of the Greek
A Voice from the Past: That I May Gain Christ – Philippians 3
J. N. DARBY John Nelson Darby (1800-1882) was a nineteenth century protagonist for grace who gained a reputation for controversy for taking a stand against the politics of his own church (he was originally a priest in the Church of Ireland). He was a remarkable linguist, outstanding in Greek, Hebrew, Latin, French, German, Dutch, and
Taking a Fresh Look at Some Popular Hymns of the Faith
The Psalms were originally set to music and sung in the temple as part of the worship there. God delights in believers singing praises to Him. The Lord Jesus and His disciples sang a hymn in the Upper Room before they went to the Garden of Gethsemane (Matt 26:30). When the apostle Paul wrote to
Why Believe? Reason and Mystery as Pointers to God
Why Believe? Reason and Mystery as Pointers to God. By C. Stephen Evans. Grand Rapids: Wm. B. Eerdman’s Publishing Co., 1996. 154 pp. Paper, $13.00. This popular apologetics work was written in response to one of the author’s former students who committed suicide as a result of struggles with faith. This real life tragedy is
Meekness and Majesty
Meekness and Majesty. By R.T. Kendall. Scotland, U.K.: Christian Focus Publications, 1992. 224 pp. Paper, $7.99. Most Bible students agree that Phil 2:5-11 is one of the most important passages in the entire Bible. In these seven verses, the apostle Paul reveals more about Jesus Christ than possibly any other single passage. Meekness and Majesty
Seven reasons not to ask Jesus into your heart!
Seven reasons not to ask Jesus into your heart! By Dennis Rokser. Duluth, MN: Duluth Bible Church, 1998, 40 pp. Paper. A woman approached me after a recent church service and stated that she had heard that I teach that it is not right to ask Jesus into your heart. She wanted to learn more
The New Linguistic and Exegetical Key to the Greek New Testament
The New Linguistic and Exegetical Key to the Greek New Testament. By Cleon L. Rogers, Jr. and Cleon L. Rogers, III. Grand Rapids: Zondervan Publishing House, 1998. 652 pp. Cloth, $39.99. I have had the privilege of knowing both Cleon Rogers Jr., who was one of the my Greek professors in seminary, and Cleon Rogers,
C. S. Lewis’s Theology: Somewhere Between Ransom and Reepicheep
JAMES TOWNSEND Bible Editor Cook Communications Elgin, IL I. INTRODUCTION Would you like to pretend that you haven’t just read the title above and to try your hand at a trivia quiz? Here goes. Who was the gentleman who: was converted to Christianity while riding to the zoo in a sidecar of his brother’s
Evangelical/Roman Catholic Agreement on the Doctrine of Justification and its Ramifications for Grace Theologians
On October 7, 1997, a group of Roman Catholic and Evangelical theologians met in New York City to discuss and define a common theological stand on the issue of salvation. This meeting was called to build on the foundation laid by the Evangelicals and Catholics Together: The Christian Mission in the Third Millennium (ECT) declaration