Theological Journals, Part 2: 8/31/2022

Bibliotheca Sacra (Jan-Mar 2021): in “A Chronology of the Life of Christ with Emphasis on the Nativity and Epiphany,” Kurt Simmons, J.D., finally breaks out to discuss views of the length of Christ’s ministry: 1 year for some early fathers, 2 in others and 3.5 in others (including Eusebius). Mr. Simmons notes that Jesus cleansed the Temple twice, an early instance noted in John and one in the Passion week as noted in Matthew. Christ will do it again (Mt. 23-24) when, from His High and Exalted Throne, He orders up some Roman-action by a smack-down of Jerusalem (66-70 AD). It didn’t happen without divine ordination. Oh no! That meany Jesus! Get me my pacifier! Modern Reformation (July/Aug 2022): in “Who Says? Solving Doctrinal Controversy,” Dr. Matthew Barrett continues his diatribe against “evangelicals” modifying the doctrine of God and God’s attributes. No footnotes. No names. Just accusations. Not a good article. Hey Mike Horton, the Editor, you let this pass? Calvin Theological Journal (Spring 2022): “Theological Interpretation in Nigeran Prosperity Preachers:” Dr. Samuel Okanlewon continues his exposition of three prosperity preachers in Nigeria advocating health, wealth and prosperity as a fruit of redemption. Same as the Americans outta TBN. If you’re sick, you don’t have faith. Too bad Crouch of TBN croaked and was buried. Oh wait! Will that happen to Kenny Copeland one day? Mid-America Journal of Theology (Fall 2021): in “Should Effectual Calling and Regeneration be Distinguished,” Dr. Cornelius Venema turns from Dr. VanHoozer to Dr. Mike Horton with the latter’s attempt to say something of significance on the subject. Mike offers nothing of note on the subject beyond Turretin. Global Anglican (Summer 2022): “LLF and Lambeth 2022:” Rev. Keith Sinclair notes that continuance in the CoE may not be workable if the CoE formally repudiates the 1.10 Resolution of Lambeth 1998—as the TEC, Scotland, Wales and New Zealand have done. Hedgehog Review (Summer 2022): in “Abuses and Uses of History: Nietzsche’s Quarrel with History,” Dr. Jennifer Ratner-Rosenbagen (Un. of Wisconsin-Madison) discusses Nietzsche’s three-fold complaints about monumental history, antiquarian history and critical history. We would add this his nihilism is just below the surface. Another Ich Theologie. DTS (Summer 2022): “Alumni Distinguished Award 2021-2022:” given to a DTS alum, 1986 (STM). The article retails the inspiring article of this Baptist Churchman from church planting to a congregation of over 4000 and an associated seminary. Testimonials are offered. The Rector is the real deal, albeit in a different orbit than this Reformed Anglican. DTS remains “the school” for training in original languages. We’ll put the theology of dispensationalism to the side. An inspiring Rector or Minister. And no hat and no drapes.