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Opening Service | The Lambeth Conference

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Theological Journals, Part 3

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Reformed Faith and Practice (May 2022): in “Geerhardus Vos and the Interpretation of Romans 1:3-4,” Dr. J. V. Fesko, Reformed Theological Seminary, Jackson, tours Lange and William Plumer on the text in question. Plummer assembles a long line of hitters and batters on the text. Concordia Theological Journal (January 2022), in “Justification in the Theology of Robert D. Preus,” Dr. David P. Scaer comments on the muck-ups in mid-20th century, American Lutheranism on predestination, its outright denials in some places and affirmations elsewhere. Protestant Reformed Theological Journal 55,1 (Fall, 2021): in “The Perfectly Triune God,” Rev. Marco Barone comments, in true Hoeksemian fashion, that Biblical covenants are not contracts between a Sovereign God and His elect seed. Themelios (Dec 2021): in “Ben Sira’s Canon Conscious Interpretive Strategies: His Narrative History and Realization of the Jewish Scriptures,” Peter Beckman (PhD candidate), notes gloriously how firm the canonical

Theological Journals, Part 2

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Standard Bearer: (July 2022): Prof. Cammenga elucidates the RPC schism from the PRCA, asserting that antinomianism is at the heart of it and that the PRCA remains faithful to its 100-year history with its commitments to the Reformed Confessions. Bibliotheca Sacra (Jan-Mar 2021): in “A Chronology of the Life of Christ with Emphasis on the Nativity and Epiphany,” Kurt Simmons, J.D., places Herod’s death in early 1 BC. Modern Reformation (July/Aug 2022): in in “Who Says? Solving Doctrinal Controversy,” Dr. Matthew Barrett outlines dilemmas for modern evangelicals, e.g., open theism and, thematically for him it seems, the loss of classical Trinitarianism Calvin Theological Journal (Spring 2022): in “Theological Interpretation of Key Biblical Passages Underpinning the Prosperity Gospel in Nigeria,” Dr. Samuel Okanlawon Mid-America Journal of Theology (Fall 2021): in “Should Effectual Calling and Regeneration be Distinguished,” Dr. Cornelius Venema is still plying Vanhoozer’s effort

Theological Journals, Part 1

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Anglican Theological Review (Sewannee, May 2022): the Editor makes his beginning for the post-COVID period, noting impediments of the period. Hedgehog Review (Summer 2022): the Editor is commenting about “ethics” courses in medical schools (which he teaches but over which he’s complaining). Anglican Journal (June 2022): the interview with the Ukrainian Anglican continues—she cites the fears and her own disabilities as an elderly woman. Trinity Journal (TEDS, Spring 2022): in “The Ancient Church Calendar,” Dr. Philip Derstine comments on Passover as occurring on Nisan 14, but in some instances on 13 Nisan. Anglican and Episcopal History (June 2022): in “Archbishop Michael Ramsey and the Lambeth Conference,” Dr. PETER WEBSTER talks about the sucker-punch to the gut in the post-WW1-WW2 period concerning optimism coupled with anxieties in the atomic age. Anglican and Episcopal History (June 2022): describes the service at the flagship church of low churchmanship, St. Bartholomew’s, N

Morning Prayer

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Halley’s “Bible Handbook:” comments on trade-route and road-networks for commerce and the exchange of cultural, language, political and religious ideas. For Psalm 29, Prof. Calvin notes how powerful and pervasive is God’s Word in natural revelation. Zondervan Pictorial Bible: “Isaiah:” Prof. Allis comments on predictive prophecy in 40-66. ISBE on “Leviticus:” sacrifice and atonement are on offer. For Genesis 24: Prof. Keil comments on Abraham’s servant sent on a mission to get a wife for Isaac. For Judges 13-16, Prof. Keil brings Samon to a period concurrent with Eli of 1 Samuel. For Isaiah 13.6-18, Prof. Henry continues Isaiah’s smack-down of proud Babylon. ISBE on Johannine Theology, Prof. I. Howard Marshall comments on the union and communion of the Holy Spirit with His people, but also His work in the world convicting and convincing of sin, righteousness, judgment, and instruction in the world. For Romans 7, Prof. Hodge is still asserting the internal struggle of belie

Morning Prayer

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Halley’s “Bible Handbook:” discusses roads and rivers in the ANE: Assyria, Babylon, Persia, Egypt and India. For Psalm 29, Prof. Calvin comments on the commanding voice of the LORD in creation that speaks anew, aloud and afresh to all without exception. Zondervan Pictorial Bible: “Isaiah:” comments on the unity of Isaiah, widely denied in light of the supressionists of God’s power to predict prophecy. ISBE on “Leviticus:” comments on sacrifices and the Day of Atonement.. For Genesis 24: Prof. Keil comments on Abraham’s mission to get a wife for his son, Isaac. The promise was in view so that pagan corruption would not be introduced into the covenant line. For Judges 13-16, Prof. Keil defends the historicity of the complex acts of Samson. For Isaiah 13.6-18, Prof. Henry notes that Babylon cannot stand against the judgments of God. ISBE on Johannine Theology, Prof. I. Howard Marshall talks about the union and communion of believers amongst themselves but also with the Trinit

Theological Journals, Part 1--7/27/2022

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Hedgehog Review (Summer 2022): “Sensitivity Training,” the editor complains about an online ethics course called “sensitivity training” at the institution where he works. Anglican Journal (June 2022): Mrs. Bedz a Ukrainian Anglican, tells of the opening days of the war in Ukraine with conflicting messages from the US and Ukrainian Presidents. Anglican and Episcopal History (June 2022): in “Anglicanism, the Lambeth Conferences, and International Relations in the Twentieth Century,” Dr. ANDREW CHANDLER continues to describe the anxieties at LC 1948 over WW2 and now in the atomic age. Anglican and Episcopal History (June 2022): CHURCH REVIEW: St. Bartholomew’s, NYC, an alleged flagship of low churchmanship. The reviewer comments on the procession for the 11 AM service, their vestments, and the music. Unremarkable. Anglican and Episcopal History (June 2022): BOOK REVIEW: “Desmond Tutu” by Michael Battle (John Knox Press, 2021). 368 pages. $30.00. Stephen Spencer like a recurring i

Morning Prayer, Part 2--7/27/2022

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For Acts 2.5-13, Prof. Henry comments on the many specific nations gathered in Jerusalem. Interestingly, he notes that some Jews saw the fulfillment of Daniel’s weeks and went to Jerusalem to await the Messiah. Frederick Copleston’s “History of Philosophy: Greece and Rome (1.1):” argues over “Who is the real Socrates?” EDT: “Last Days:” per Hebrews and the apostles, we are in the “last days,” or, the “already/not yet” distinction. For Systematic Theology (locus 2), Prof. Hodge discusses polytheism, a corruption and degradation from the original monotheism of the Garden, often shifting to nature worship and pantheism. For Theology Proper (locus 2), Prof. Reymond gloriously cites WCF 5 as the foundation to his chapter on providence. For Theology Proper (locus 2), Prof. Berkhof comments on Barth’s internal conflicts—the unknowable God about whom Barth knows so much. ODCC: Edwin Abbott (1835-1926): Anglican educator, classicist, and, later, theologian. For Apostolic Christian

Morning Prayer--7/27/2022

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Halley’s “Bible Handbook:” gives the overview of the large, ancient empires, or, ANE empires that preceded the Graeco-Roman empires. For Psalm 29, Prof. Calvin speaks anew of the omnipotent voice of God in nature. Zondervan Pictorial Bible: “Isaiah:” points out the most quoted book in the NT. ISBE on “Leviticus:” is discussing sacrifices as the restoration of disruptions. Somewhat weird, but we’ll see. For Genesis 23: Prof. Keil comments on the legal formulation of Abraham’s purchase of a burial ground for Sarah. Isaac and Rebekkah, Jacob and Joseph would be buried there. For Judges 13-16, Prof. Keil comments on the strengths and weakness of Samson, declawing the a priori beliefs of the anti-metaphysicians. For Isaiah 13.6-18, Prof. Henry notes that God uses internecine quarrels amongst nations to punish them. ISBE on Johannine Theology, Prof. I. Howard Marshall comments on the “union” of believers and Christ. For Mathew 10.22-42, Prof. Jamieson recommends being a wise

Theological Journals, Part 3--7/26/2022

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Themelios (Dec 2021): in “Ben Sira’s Canon Conscious Interpretive Strategies: His Narrative History and Realization of the Jewish Scriptures,” Peter Beckman (PhD candidate), is handling textual matters with Ben Sira noting he was using a formal canon with consistency. New Horizons (June 2022): in New Horizons (June 2022): BOOK REVIEW: Expository Preaching, by David Strain. P&R, 2021. Hardcover, 144 pages, $11.50. Reviewed by OP pastor Dale A. Van Dyke. Thumbs up from Dale: short, succinct and practical. Expository preaching, he claims, is theologically grounded serving as worship, nurture and evangelism, all three. We'd buy it, but the queue is full. Journal of Biblical and Theological Studies (5.2: 2020): in “The One Church, the Many Churches,” the Roman scholar, Eduardo Echeverria, is attempting to critique Bavinck and Kuyper’s “ecclesiological epistemology” and is going not very far. Reformed Presbyterian Theological Journal (1837): the Editor summarizes Rev. James Smyth

Theological Journals, Part 2

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Calvin Theological Journal (Spring 2022): in “Theological Interpretation of Key Biblical Passages Underpinning the Prosperity Gospel in Nigeria,” Samuel Okanlawon sets the stage by noting the widespread appeal of such, prompting the poor to embrace Christ and pursue prosperity through faith, positive proclamation and, of course, giving to the ministers. We would add Jude’s warnings of $$-monetizers of the Word of God. Westminster Theological Journal (Fall 2021): “Doctoral Dissertation Abstracts:” Dr. Tyler James Milliken proposes to assess “irony” in Revelation with his dissertation entitled “Irony in the Apocalypse: The Ironic Use of the Old Testament in John’s Revelation.” Mid-America Journal of Theology (Fall 2021): in “Should Effectual Calling and Regeneration be Distinguished,” Dr. Cornelius Venema is still assessing Vanhoozer’s claim to address the objections posed against classical theism—Vanhoozer postulates this new model of his that he calls the “linguistic-canonical the

Theological Journals, Part 1

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Hedgehog Review (Summer 2022): discusses the left, middle and right, progressives as well as populists (their terms) on positions on Russia, Putin and Ukraine. Anglican Journal (June 2022): an interview with a Ukrainian Anglican is presented. Trinity Journal (TEDS, Spring 2022): in “The Ancient Church Calendar,” Dr. Philip Derstine discusses Josephus, Philo, the Passover dating, and the calendar. Anglican and Episcopal History (June 2022): in “Archbishop Michael Ramsey and the Lambeth Conference,” Dr. PETER WEBSTER notes the conflicts in 1968 about the Anglican-Methodist union. Anglican and Episcopal History (June 2022): in “Anglicanism, the Lambeth Conferences, and International Relations in the Twentieth Century,” Dr. ANDREW CHANDLER discusses the UN, UNESCO and George Bell’s contributions in the post-WW2 period and LC 1948. Anglican and Episcopal History (June 2022): gives the history of the first black Episcopal Church founded in 1792, staffed by Absalom Jones, first a deac

Morning Prayer

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Halley’s “Bible Handbook:” discusses the importance of knowing the setting, context, geography, and culture in Biblical books. For Psalm 29, Prof. Calvin notes how powerful God speaks in nature. Send the memo over to Karl at Basel. Zondervan Pictorial Bible: “Isaiah:” discusses the varied themes and motifs of Isaiah. God’s majesty, holiness, judgements, promises and glory. ISBE on “Leviticus:” opens the discussion of “sacrifices.” Send the memo to Dr. Baker of Messiah College. For Genesis 23: Prof. Keil engages in financial discussions with the elders to buy a plot of land in which to bury Sarah. For Judges 13-16, Prof. Keil continues to discuss Samson’s strengths and weaknesses. For Isaiah 13.6-18, Prof. Henry gives the excoriation of the Babylonians, autonomy questers from Adam, Seth, Noah, and Abraham’s God. ISBE on Johannine Theology, Prof. I. Howard Marshall discusses “know” and “knowledge,” the cognitive component of “faith.” For Romans 7, Prof. Hodge discusses two

Theological Journals, Part 3

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“The Fundamentals—A Testimony to the Truth, Vol. 1: in “The Fallacies of Higher Criticism,” Dr. Franklin Johnson delves into Eichorn and the “assured results” of higher criticism (our view, code for arrogance and reducing Moses to a European bard). “Theologians You Should Know: Apostolic Fathers to the 21st Century,” Dr. Michael Reeves comments on Irenaeus’ Against Heresies and his engagement with Rome on the Quartodecemian conflict. Princeton Theological Review (Vol.22, No.1, Spring 2007): in “Atonement and Empire: Reworking Christus Victor for Roman Imperial Contexts,” Matthew Forrest Lowe cites a body of literature as engaging this issue, but it’s small and is a “cottage industry” arising out of biblical studies. Reformed Faith and Practice (May 2022): in “Geerhardus Vos and the Interpretation of Romans 1:3-4,” Dr. J. V. Fesko, Reformed Theological Seminary, Jackson, tours Lange and Bengel on the text I question. Concordia Theological Journal (January 2022), in “Justification

Theological Journals, Part 2

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Modern Reformation (July/Aug 2022): in “When Tolerance was no Ideal,” Dr. Jonathan Kurt further explores 16th-17th century England on tolerance. Did it exist? What about the Acts of Uniformity? He postulates “reformations,” a recent fad instead of “reformation.” Calvin Theological Journal (Spring 2022): in “The Beatitudes and the Life of the Church, Gerard M, Cisar thankfully ends his article. It could have ended much earlier. His thesis was sustained: the first four Beatitudes are chiastically arranged with the latter four Beatitudes. Attitudes and actions. That’s where God’s kingdom is at. Westminster Theological Journal (Fall 2021): “Doctoral Dissertation Abstracts:” Dr. Andrew Goodman’s “The Use of Texts, Themes, and Theology in Revelation:” Dr. Goodman explores the “I Am,” kingdom of priests, Sinai theophany, the plague and the Song of Ex. 15, postulating John’s useages in Revelation 1-16. We’ll see. Invention and fancy, as if John created the visions? Mid-America Journal of Th

Theological Journals, Part 1

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Hedgehog Review (Summer 2022): discussion regarding Russia and Ukraine, including support of Putin by the ROC. Anglican Journal (June 2022): conclusion of the article on the 3 recipients of the Langton award from the ABC. Trinity Journal (TEDS, Spring 2022): in “The Ancient Church Calendar,” Dr. Philip Derstine discusses Nisan 15-21 following the Passover. Anglican and Episcopal History (June 2022): in “Archbishop Michael Ramsey and the Lambeth Conference,” Dr. PETER WEBSTER notes that Ramsey was an Anglo-Catholic and deals with the evangelical conservative from Australian, Marcus Loane. The Anglican-Methodist reunion scheme causes tensions at the 1968 LC. Anglican and Episcopal History (June 2022): in “Anglicanism, the Lambeth Conferences, and International Relations in the Twentieth Century,” Dr. ANDREW CHANDLER discusses the atomic age and the expressed fears at the 1948 LC. Anglican and Episcopal History (June 2022): gives the history of the first black Episcopal Church f

Morning Prayer

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Halley’s “Bible Handbook:” What is the Bible about? 4-5 words are given to summarize each Biblical books. Most are workable and a few new rewrites. For Psalm 29, Prof. Calvin notes how David strongly addresses the mighty, the kings, the pride, and their self- intoxication. Zondervan Pictorial Bible: “Isaiah:” chapters 58-66 are addressed with the close association of judgment-blessings motifs alternating. ISBE on “Leviticus:” holiness and cleanness prescribed by Leviticus. For Genesis 23: Prof. Keil comments on the burial of Sarah. For Judges 13-16, Prof. Keil comments on the strengths and weaknesses of Samson. For Isaiah 13.1ff., Prof. Henry notes that it will be rough and cruel for the Babylonians. ISBE on Johannine Theology, Prof. I. Howard Marshall concludes his comments on “eternal life.” For Mathew 10.22-42, Prof. Jamieson discusses the abuses that the disciples will face in the missionary work. For Romans 7, Prof. Hodge continues on the internal struggle between t

Theological Journals, Part 3

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Themelios (Dec 2021): in “Ben Sira’s Canon Conscious Interpretive Strategies: His Narrative History and Realization of the Jewish Scriptures,” Peter Beckman (PhD candidate), is discussing Ben Sira, c. 160ish BC, and his exegesis of the OT and application to the disaspora. New Horizons (June 2022): in New Horizons (June 2022): BOOK REVIEW: “The Spiritual Marriage between Christ and His Church and Every One of the Faithful, by Girolamo Zanchi, translated by Patrick J. O’Banion. Reformation Heritage, 2021. Hardcover, 152 pages, $19.00. Reviewed by OP minister and professor J. V. Fesko. Dr. Fesko details the importance of Zanchius, noting that he gets eclipsed by Calvin. He studied under Calvin and Vermigli. Southwestern Theological Journal (Fall 2021), in “THE USE OF THE OLD TESTAMENT IN THE APOCALYPSE,” Dr. Gregory Beale comments on “analogies and continuities” with the OT, e.g., “that serpent of old.” He notes a unity and continuity with the OT. Reformed Theological Journal (Sept 20

Theological Journals, Part 2

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Westminster Theological Journal (Fall 2021): “Doctoral Dissertation Abstracts:” Dr. Danillo Santos’s “Ministers of Christ Jesus: A Cognitive Account of Priestly Language:” a look at the OT and its influence on Paul’s view of believers’ priesthood. Mid-America Journal of Theology (Fall 2021): in “Should Effectual Calling and Regeneration be Distinguished,” Dr. Cornelius Venema comments on the theological project of Vanhoozer and Horton in making the two identical, contra: the standard Reformed view. Global Anglican (Summer 2022): Editorial by Archbishop Jensen “What’s Wrong with Young Men:” Dr. Jensen notes that “sin” and the “need of the Gospel and forgiveness” are still central to the younger generation. Global Anglican (Spring 2022): in “John Owen on the Dangers of Biblicism,” Rev. Rich Duncan (CoE, Peterborough, UK) has helpfully pointed Christological reductionism in the Socinians, making Jesus the best of the breed of humans. “The Fundamentals—A Testimony to the Truth, Vol.

Theological Journals, Part 1

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Hedgehog Review (Summer 2022): the Editor gives the summary of this edition: uses and abuses of history in the right and wrong services of agendas, social, political, theological and otherwise. Anglican Journal (June 2022): further discusses the predicates of work and service for those Canadian Anglicans get the Lambeth award from Welby. Trinity Journal (TEDS, Spring 2022): in “The Ancient Church Calendar,” Dr. Philip Derstine is really wonking away about the length of days, evenings, and sunsets in the Hebrew literature. Anglican and Episcopal History (June 2022): in “Archbishop Michael Ramsey and the Lambeth Conference,” Dr. PETER WEBSTER comments on several who were deeply impressed with Ramsey “religiousness” and “humility.” Multiple observers noted that. Anglican and Episcopal History (June 2022): in “Anglicanism, the Lambeth Conferences, and International Relations in the Twentieth Century,” Dr. ANDREW CHANDLER discusses the United Nations of 1948 in the post-WW2 period an

Theological Journals, Part 2

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Mid-America Journal of Theology (Fall 2021): in “Should Effectual Calling and Regeneration be Distinguished,” Dr. Cornelius Venema rewraps what’s already by posited by Turretin. Not much new ground is plowed. Effectual calling in immediate, invincible and sweet as internal calling as response to external calling. Global Anglican (Summer 2022): Editorial by Archbishop Jensen “What’s Wrong with Young Men:” exploratory questions are offered up in an effort to assess Gen Y, X, Z and now Gen Alpha. Good questions—he asserts that identity and anxiety are on view with the under-30 crowd. What does that mean? How do old-timers think of these things? Global Anglican (Spring 2022): in “John Owen on the Dangers of Biblicism,” Rev. Rich Duncan (CoE, Peterborough, UK) has helpfully pointed several deficits in Socinianism—turning from God’s character, he turns to Socinus’s Christology, er, non-Christology. Rev. Duncan is doing an excellent job. “The Fundamentals—A Testimony to the Truth, Vol. 1:

Morning Prayer

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Halley’s “Bible Handbook:” a 3-4 word phrase is used to summarize each Bible book. A handy mnemonic exercise. For Psalm 29, Prof. Calvin comments on the “power of God’s Word” in nature. Hear that Karl Barth? Psalm 29, ring a bell old boy? Do you have ears to hear? Zondervan Pictorial Bible: “Isaiah:” the structure is still being discussed, especially the Servant passages. ISBE on “Leviticus:” cleanness is still under discussion as is holiness. For Genesis 22: Prof. Keil talks about the prophetic character of Isaac’s sacrifice. For Judges 13-16, Prof. Keil offers the workup on Samson with his complexities—a sensualist, yet who reverses the Philistines’ dominion. For Isaiah 13, Prof. Henry talks about God being cruel to His enemies, just but cruel. ISBE on Johannine Theology, Prof. I. Howard Marshall calls eternal life an “antimony”—one can fall from it yet is protected forever by God. The Prof’s Wesleyanism is on offer. For Mathew 10.22-42, Prof. Jamieson notes that his di

Theological Journals, Part 2

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Calvin Theological Journal (Spring 2022): in “The Beatitudes and the Life of the Church, Gerard M, Cisar is nattering away about hungering and thirsty for justice—repetitious. Mid-America Journal of Theology (Fall 2021): in “Should Effectual Calling and Regeneration be Distinguished,” Dr. Cornelius Venema is repeating himself on Turretin on the subject. Regeneration is monergistic and growth is synergistic with man growing to maturity and his ultimate destiny. Global Anglican (Spring 2022): in “John Owen on the Dangers of Biblicism,” Rev. Rich Duncan (CoE, Peterborough, UK) has helpfully pointed to the Socinians a priori dislike for God’s justice. “The Fundamentals—A Testimony to the Truth, Vol. 1: in in “The Mosaic Authorship of the Pentateuch,” Professor George Frederick Wright, DD, LLD, faults the Graffie-Cultists with failure to understand the legal system of Moses. That’s an interesting angle. He’s already faulted their deficiencies in textual and literary criticism. “Theolog

Theological Journals, Part 1

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Anglican Journal (June 2022): discusses the 37 recipients of awards from Justin Welby for Canadian Anglican. ABC McDonald’s was revoked for alleged and admitted sexual abuse. Trinity Journal (TEDS, Spring 2022): in “The Ancient Church Calendar,” Dr. Philip Derstine notes that the beginning of any given day began at “sunset.” Anglican and Episcopal History (June 2022): in “Archbishop Michael Ramsey and the Lambeth Conference,” Dr. PETER WEBSTER gives an overview of Ramsey’s opening address at the 1968 LC, commenting on the theological and world turmoils, war, racism, poverty, etc. Notably, nothing on theological declension and letting that subscription lapse. Anglican and Episcopal History (June 2022): in “Anglicanism, the Lambeth Conferences, and International Relations in the Twentieth Century,” Dr. ANDREW CHANDLER discusses the LC dialogues on war and peace. Notably, nothing about Augustine’s City of God. Anglican and Episcopal History (June 2022): gives the history of the firs

Theological Journals, Part 2

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Westminster Theological Journal (Nov 2021, 355-381): “Abstracts of Doctoral Dissertations:” Dr. William Wood presents his OT work on Zechariah with an “author-oriented” perspective, exegetically, but with surveys of treatments. Mid-America Journal of Theology (Fall 2021): in “Should Effectual Calling and Regeneration be Distinguished,” Dr. Cornelius Venema comes to Turretin’s fifth proposition which is micro-detail on the two subjects. Global Anglican (Spring 2022): in “John Owen on the Dangers of Biblicism,” Rev. Rich Duncan (CoE, Peterborough, UK) lays it down on Socinianism essential Pelagianism in the prelapsarian and postlapsarian period. This has disastrous consequences for the other loci. Nice job and straight-talking. “The Fundamentals—A Testimony to the Truth, Vol. 1: in in “The Mosaic Authorship of the Pentateuch,” Professor George Frederick Wright, DD, LLD, faults the Graffie-Cultists, not just on textual and literary grounds, but on their misunderstanding and misrepres

Theological Journals, Part 1

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Anglican and Episcopal History (June 2022): in “Anglicanism, the Lambeth Conferences, and International Relations in the Twentieth Century,” Dr. ANDREW CHANDLER is discussing internal debates about war and peace in view of the League of Nations. Standard Bearer: (July 2022): in “1 Corinthians 13: Pre-synodical Sermon:” Rev. Rodney Kleyn makes the point: no love and you have nothing, no matter the gift or talent. Standard Bearer (June 2022): in “Of Jesus Christ, True Man and True God, the Only Savior of the World (Second Helvetic Confession), Rev. Ronald Cammenga gives the standard Christology of Heinrich Bullinger with the textual supports. Table Talk (August 2022): Misunderstood Biblical Words: “Lord of Hosts:” contrary to the squeaker at PTS about God and war, we get a different view of God as the Warrior. Don’t look for expositions and applications of this. Bibliotheca Sacra (Jan-Mar 2021): in “A Chronology of the Life of Christ with Emphasis on the Nativity and Epiphany,” Kur

Morning Prayer

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Halley’s “Bible Handbook:” one-page summary of the Bible. The quickwrap. Warrantable for memory work. For Psalm 28, Prof. Calvin notes that David always had the Kingdom in view, not just individualism. Zondervan Pictorial Bible: “Isaiah:” discussion of 40-66, foretelling and fulfilling prophecy. ISBE on “Leviticus:” further discussion on holiness and cleanness. For Genesis 22: Prof. Keil notes that the Moriah-incident reinforced the essence of the covenant promises on Abraham including substitutionary atonement. For Judges 13, Prof. Keil talks of the judges up to Samson. The eastern tribes are handled and Samson will deal with the Philistinian anti-Jehovists. For Isaiah 13, Prof. Henry reads of the havoc, violence and destruction that is coming to Babylon. Send the memo to Sharon Baker at PTS. ISBE on Johannine Theology, Prof. I. Howard Marshall notes that “Abiding” is the life of faith, not just at its inception but throughout one’s days. For Mathew 10.22-42, Prof. Jamieson