Theological Journals, Part 2

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 theology.” So far, little progress. Global Anglican (Summer 2022): Editorial by Archbishop Jensen “What’s Wrong with Young Men:” Dr. Jensen elaborates on harmartiology and varied expressions of actual sins. Global Anglican (Spring 2022): in “John Owen on the Dangers of Biblicism,” Rev. Rich Duncan (CoE, Peterborough, UK) has helpfully pointed out the fundamental flaw in the atonement held by the Socinians. “The Fundamentals—A Testimony to the Truth, Vol. 1: in “The Fallacies of Higher Criticism,” Dr. Franklin Johnson outlines the JEDP dating for the Hexateuch in the Germanic, English and American school. “Theologians You Should Know: Apostolic Fathers to the 21st Century,” Dr. Michael Reeves details Irenaeus’ “Against Heresies” in his mortal blow to Valentinianism and Gnosticism. Princeton Theological Review (Vol.22, No.1, Spring 2007): in “Atonement and Empire: Reworking Christus Victor for Roman Imperial Contexts,” Matthew Forrest Lowe makes the start by initiating Gustav Aulen’s model and by citing the critics thereof. 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, Bengel and Hodge on the vertical-horizontal views of the text in question. Concordia Theological Journal (January 2022), in “Justification in the Theology of Robert D. Preus,” Dr. David P. Scaer outlines the emergence of conditional election and unconditional election as two vigorous, conflicting and contentious issues in the LCMS seminaries. Protestant Reformed Theological Journal 55,1 (Fall, 2021): in “The Perfectly Triune God,” Rev. Marco Barone argues for the “counsel of peace” over against the “pactum salutis.”