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INTERVIEW: Rev. Matthew Joyner (REC) and Rev. Veitch

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A fascinating interview with Rev. Joyner, his travels, his entrance and departure from Orthodoxy into the Reformed Episcopal Church. He has been the Rector at Trinity REC for about 1.5 years. Rev. Joyner discusses his past (Baptacostalism), experiences as a musician, his move to Orthodoxy, icons, the invocation of saints (heavy duty Mariolatry), denial of the penal, substitutionary atonement, denial of original sin, Pelagianism and Semi-Pelagianism, and his return to a Reformed view yet with a Prayer Book. This is a unique story in our set of interviews. Every interviewee has their own, divinely ordained history, but this one helps to understand Orthodoxy. As suspected, Rev. Joyner confirms that Orthodoxy condemns Reformed Theology. God willing, more interviews are forthcoming. This is a front seat to a man in movement. Glad for this interview.

INTERVIEW: Rev. Markslay Ondiecki (Kenya) & Rev. Veitch

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It took about 10 minutes for Markslay to connect, so someone filibustered about previous interviews of last week. When connected, he was sometimes hard to understand. His family was very present, including young children. This was a cold-start interview and did not know the man until today. Kenyan Churchmen and Churchwomen. We'll do another interview. Possibly get some books to him. He invited someone to visit and speak at his Kenyan church, but am very retired. But, can stay in touch and send books as able. Gotta love these African brothers and sisters. They have something we've lost in the West. ??. The invisible church consists of the elect from every tribe and tongue on this celestial globe. Also, at the end we lost connectivity or the connection, so it ended quickly.

INTERVIEW: Rev. Aaron Long (UECNA) & Rev. Veitch

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Interview: Dave Knott (Seminarian) and Rev. Veitch

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Interview: Rev. Dr. Andy Underhile & Rev. Donald Veitch

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Interview: Rev. Donald Veitch & Rev. Ryan Louis Underwood

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Theological Journals, Part 2: 12/22/2022

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Anglican and Episcopal History (Aug 2022): “Peter Martyr Vermigli.” Dr. Daniel Graves comments on Vermigli’s concept of “mutual indwelling”—Christ in the believer and the believer in Christ—for Holy Communion’s efficacy. It’s a marvelous summary of Vermigli’s views. Nice piece of historical retrieval. Anglican Theological Review (May 2022): in “Reforming Tradition: Anglican Spirited Continuity,” Dr. Ross Kane has about 100 configurations of the wax nose called “Anglican traditions.” Blah, blah. Pantheizing odors are present, but, to his credit, he recognizes that Anglicanism must confront some of its historical sins (e.g. on our view, tossing the WCF), but he's headed towards British colonialism, etc. Anglican Theological Review (Nov 2022): “Editors’ Notes:” comments are offered about the “supercessationist views” of “white supremacists” in Virginia. Two 1609 sermons by Englishmen are the predicates for this article, sermons designed to advertise and get support for the Virgini...

Theological Journals, Part 1: 12/22/2022

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Historiographer (Autumn 2022): “Recovering the Easter Vigil Liturgy:” Mr. John Rawlinson discusses Dr. Massey Shepherd’s firm rebuff of those “damned” (his word) Anglo-Catholics” who, on the QT, altered his Ambrosian edition. Several quotes with firm finality of rejection of the Anglo-Catholic hatchet-job. National Catholic Register (20 Nov 2022): in “Public Schools vs. Parents,” Matthew McDonald continues the storyline about parenting needing to monitor public school curricular. At least the RCs are on it. National Catholic Register (6 Dec 2022): “School Board Success,” Matthew McDonald offer more quotes about successful, parental candidates for school board elections opposing woke-educational philosophies like sex-ed for 5-8 years old children, gender issues, CRT and more. Again, glad the RCs are on this. Can we get an “Amen” from Mike at 815 or the HOB? Or, to quote our forefather in the faith: "I am sure as I am of the fact of Christ’s reign that a comprehensive and cent...

Dr. William Whittaker, Bishop John Jewel, & The Letter to Diognetus

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William Whittaker’s “Disputation on Holy Scripture:” Dr. Whittaker “goes there.” To wit, Pope Pius 4 and Trent’s severe, widespread, controlling “black-out” and “cancellation” of God’s Word from the churches, the people, the laity, God’s elect. He “goes there.” This brutality and demonic movement reigned from Trent until the 1960s. Yes, a few scholars could read vernaculars, but 99.9.% of the people were forbidden from it. Jesus said, “Search the Scriptures” and “ye know not the Scriptures nor the power of God,” yet the Pontiff, Lord of Lords, Peter’s successor, bearing both swords, the Sun’s light which enlightens the moon for Monarchs, the controller of purgatory, the treasury of the saints SAYS NO BIBLE IN THE CHURCHES, HOMES, OR GRAMMA’S LAPS WITH CHILDREN. Remember Lollardy and Wycliffe. This BLACKOUT goes back to the late 14th century, or 600 years of church history, or, 33% of church history ORDERING THE BLACKOUT. These are the facts. Draw Godly conclusions after re-reading Psal...

NT/OT/ST/CH: 12/22/2022

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For Romans 8.28, Prof. Hodge discusses “predestination,” “election” and “foreordination,” the hot topic to cold hearts refuse to discuss on a large and massive level. Hodge does it masterfully following the texts. For Acts 2.37-42, Prof. Henry notes how Peter’s message was covenantal, “the promise is to you and your children, as many as the LORD your God shall call.” Note effectual calling and a subtextual predicate of election. Luke, the author of Acts, was a predestinarian too. Frederick Copleston’s “History of Philosophy: Greece and Rome (1.1):” discusses Socrates’s theory of knowledge—the particulars and the universal. No relativism for Plato. EDT: “Leibnitz (1646-1716):” perhaps Germany’s greatest philosopher in the 17th century? Orthodox as a Lutheran insofar as this scribe can see. He got down to the molecular and atomic level with his Monadology (1706), but, then, so did the Greek atomists of classical Greece. For Theology Proper (locus 2): Prof. Hodge is long-talking t...

OT/NT/ST/CH: 12/22/2022

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Halley’s “Bible Handbook:” deals with Babel (Gen. 11) and its exact opposite of Pentecost (Acts 2) Zondervan Pictorial Bible: “Israel:” deals with an overview of the divided kingdom down to Hezekiah’s days, c. 726ish BCP. A discussion occurs about Assyria and Egypt with Israel getting pinched in the middle of those colonizers. For Genesis 32: Prof. Keil comments on Jacob’s return to the homeland. Angels attend him with comforts as he anticipate hostility from his brother Esau. Of note, God "speaks" to him. We throw that into the teeth of the Barthians. The countless times "God speaks" and does so with infinite ease and infinite skill. Minister: "This is the Word of the LORD." People: "Thanks be to God." For Judges 20, Prof. Keil comments on the geography and lay of the land as the 11 tribes prepare to assault Benjamin for their harboring sexual abusers and murderers. Tribal, punitive conquest, retributive justice, is about to play out. For Isa...

The Order for Morning Prayer Daily Throughout the Year: 12/22/2022

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The Order for Morning Prayer Daily Throughout the Year Psalm 1423-143 OT: Genesis 31 NT: "Interpretive Difficulties" in the Gospel According to Mark WCF: Westminster Confession of Faith, 25.4, "Of the Church" after the Apostles' Creed

The Order for Evening Prayer Daily Throughout the Year: 12/21/2022

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Psalm 119.137-160 OT: Genesis 30 NT: "Characteristics and Themes" of the Gospel According to Mark WCF: Westminster Confession of Faith, 25.3, "Of the Church," after the Apostles' Creed

Cranmer Readings: Profs. MacCuloch & Jaspar Ridley: 12/21/2022

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Diarmaid McCulloch’s “Thomas Cranmer:” Chapter 8. A problem of survival: 1542-1546, 297-351. Dr. MacCulloch engages the problematic chronology of the Prebendaries’ Plot, summer 1543 to fall 1543. We hear of Henry’s long rumination on and knowledge of the charges against his ABC. It finally comes to a head in the reported meeting between Cranmer and Henry by the Lambeth Bridge and Henry’s famous challenge on the barge, “Aha! I know who is the greatest heretic in Kent!” He pulls out of his sleeve a copy of the charges: heresy. Cranmer is appointed by Henry to investigate himself (Cranmer), but it’s an investigation without teeth or ruthlessness. MacCulloch rumbles around on several dates in Sept 1543 for the famed exchange. Cranmer has appointed two examiners of the Prebendaries’ Plot, Cox and Hussey. But, they are allegedly secret Papists and didn’t dig very deeply. Morice smells the plot and works to gets Thomas Legh—who energetically and efficaciously investigates, finding incriminat...

Church History: Dr. McNiell, Dr. Greg Allison, Dr. Earle Cairns

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McNiell, John Thomas. The History and Character of Calvinism. New York: Oxford University Press, 1962. Chapter 15. The Reformed Church in France, 237-254. Prof. McNiell covers the period of Henry II, the Guises, the Medicis, the rise of the Huguenots in terms of congregational growth, political and military cloud, and brings us down to the St. Bartholomew’s Massacre, 24 Aug 1572. He also delves into the Synodical governance structures. It’s national like England, not small-scale like Geneva. Yet, Calvin’s lectures, writings and students criss-cross the nation with dozens and dozens of churches. Greg Allison’s “Historical Theology:” 20. The Holy Spirit: Prof. Allison handles Calvin’s connection of Word and Spirit, Inspirer of Scriptures but the Same Person as the Illuminator of Scriptures. The fanatics thought that they “graduated” from the Word to the Spirit without the Word, e.g., late Quakers. Allison will now move forward to the modern period with Wesley, Barth, and the Pentecosta...

Theological Journals, Part 3: 12/21/2022

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Calvin Theological Journal (Spring 2022): in “Bridegroom of Blood: A Sermon on Exodus 4.24-26,” Pastorette Betsy DeVries tours the early life of Moses, his assumption as judge in killing an Egyptian, his discovery, his retreat and his proud, forgetfulness in failure to circumcize his sons. God is the Boss, not you Moses. God is ready to kill Moses. Get your priorities right, Moses. God is the Boss. Calvin Theological Journal (Nov 2022): in “Reforming the Fast: Luther, Zwingli and Calvin on Fasting,” Dr. K. J. Drake will draw together the views of the three Reformers, divesting fasting of its meritoriousness for justification. Mid-America Journal of Theology (Fall 2021): in “The Ark of the Covenant: A Sermon on Exodus 25.8-22,” Rev. Brian Alred closes the excellent sermon by—basically—showing the details of redemption. Hedgehog Review (Summer 2022): in “Pastlessness,” Dr. Lasch-Quinn develops the history of 19th century anti-supernaturalism, the age of development beyond those bar...

Theological Journals, Part 2: 12/21/2022

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Table Talk (Oct 2022): in “Exodus 28:” describes the priest’s undergarments, a necessity, a covering for shame and guilt. Table Talk (Nov 2022): in “Is Jesus Divine?,” Dr. Greg Lanier works the classic texts. Won’t hear much of this in Anglican Journal. Table Talk (Dec 2022): “The Millenium,” Dr. Cornelius Venema broaches the three views of the millennium, a topic that can generate heats for some. Table Talk (Jan 2023): “Peace with Ourselves,” Rev. Ed Welch addresses the challenges to peace in our own lives—sounds, sights, fast pace of living and more. Standard Bearer (Nov 15, 2022): in “With One Voice: The Reformers on Justification,” Prof. Huizinga hammers it home on iustitia aliena, Christ’s active and passive obedience, in its all sufficiency, for the saint. Standard Bearer (1 Dec 2022): in “The Sin of Forgiveness,” Prof. Gritters argues that forgiving an impenitent sinner is wrong, unhelpful and does not accord with God’s practice. Rather than look to self, one must loo...

Theological Journals, Part 1: 12/21/2022

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Historiographer (Autumn 2022): “Recovering the Easter Vigil Liturgy:” Mr. John Rawlinson discusses the Vigil at Grace Cathedral, San Francisco, smells and bells, thurible and incense, one baptism and several confirmations. No OT, NT, ST or systematics in view. National Catholic Register (6 Nov 2022): “Who Will Lead the US Bishops’ Conference:” 10 names are posed for the election. National Catholic Register (20 Nov 2022): in “Public Schools vs. Parents,” Matthew McDonald outlines the legal positions noting that the school’s position is they don’t have to inform preteens about gender-identity issues. Glad the Romanists are raising this. From the mainline, we’ll get no OT, NT, ST, or CH. The Zeitgeist rules. National Catholic Register (6 Dec 2022): “School Board Success,” Matthew McDonald tells the story of school boards, CRT, transgenderism, and more. Glad the RCs are on these stories including legal challenges. A strategy of defiance is by electing traditionalists to school boards....

Dr. William Whittaker, Bishop John Jewel, Letter to Diognetus

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William Whittaker’s “Disputation on Holy Scripture:” Dr. Whittaker, having done his reconnaissance tour of textual matters, turns to Trent and its opinion on vernaculars. Some Papist scholars could read vernacular translations, but by permission and not for the laity. That prevailed until the 1960s, 100s of years of a black-out for Romanists in the pews. Fact. John Jewel’s “Apology for the Church of England:” Jewel takes on the canonical law of no pluralities and notes how that is routinely violated by them. Dr. Cranmer will make much of this in his “Unwritten Verities.” They say this, but do another. “Ante-Nicene Fathers down to 325 AD: the Epistles of Mathetes to Diognetus is introduced. The author describes Christians as the soul of the world, everywhere present in the cities of the Empire.

OT/NT/ST/CH: 12/21/2022

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Halley’s “Bible Handbook:” deals with Noah, the Flood and aftermath. Zondervan Pictorial Bible: “Israel:” deals with an overview of the divided kingdom down to Hezekiah’s days, c. 726ish BCP. For Genesis 31: Prof. Keil comments on the covenant established between Laban and Jacob calling God to be the witness. The sign of the covenant was an heap of stones. For Judges 20, Prof. Keil comments on the story of the Levite’s domicile north of Jerusalem. A repeat of the Sodom and Gomorrah story unfolds. A hostile crowd demands the women in the house. The Levite hands his concubine over. She dies after a night of abuse. The tribes rise up against Benjamin who refuse to hand over the sexual abusers and murderers. For Isaiah 14.4-23, Prof. Henry deals with the predicted downfall of Philistia and Moab. ISBE on Johannine Letters, Prof. I. Howard Marshall comments on 2 John’s authorship and the recipients. For Romans 8.28, Prof. Hodge gives the doctrines begins summarizing the glorious s...

Theological Journals, Part 3: 12/20/2022

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Mid-America Journal of Theology (Fall 2021): in “The Ark of the Covenant: A Sermon on Exodus 25.8-22,” Rev. Brian Alred comments on the Ark as containing the manna, Aaron’s budding plant, and the Ten Commandments—the God of relationships, rule and redemption. An excellent sermon. Hedgehog Review (Summer 2022): in “Pastlessness,” Dr. Lasch-Quinn discusses the 20th century philosopher, an Italian, Augusto Del Noce (1910-1989) who commented on 20th century totalitarianism as a new Gnosticism with an inherent dualism discernible only by the Cognescenti, the elites with their infallible insights. Hedgehog Review (Fall 2022): “Notes and Comments:” we hear about “Sexual Positivity,” an offspring of the Sexual Revolution of the 1960s-1970s and some inherent contradictions. We’ll see where this one goes. “The Fundamentals—A Testimony to the Truth, Vol. 1: “Chapter 5: Holy Scripture and Modern Negations” by Prof. James Orr of United Free Church College, Glasgow, Scotland: Prof Orr concludes ...

Theological Journals, Part 1: 12/20/2022

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Historiographer (Autumn 2022): “Recovering the Easter Vigil Liturgy:” Mr. John Rawlinson discusses Dr. Massey Shepherd’s liturgical work on this subject. Dr. Hoche has taken the insights to formulate a reworked, Ambrosian text. National Catholic Register (20 Nov 2022): in “Public Schools vs. Parents,” Matthew McDonald shows the face-off in one New Hampshire county which included trans-gender coaching to two children without parental notice, consultation or permission. The "woke" crowd is in/around the schools. The LBGT-activists are marching.  National Catholic Register (6 Dec 2022): “School Board Success,” Matthew McDonald tells the story of school boards, CRT, transgenderism, and more. Glad the RCs are on these stories including legal challenges.  Anglican Journal (Oct 2022): “Education Directory:” Trinity College, Un. of Toronto, is discussed and degrees offered. This school is across the street from Wycliffe College and just over from Dad's alma mater, Knox College. A...

Dr. William Whittaker, Bishop John Jewel, Letter to Diognetus

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William Whittaker’s “Disputation on Holy Scripture:” Dr. Whittaker continues his Bible tour on textual criticism and brings us to more passages. He seems to be wandering around the canon, doubling down on his critique of Bellarmine’s unwillingness to concede the superiority of the Hebrew and Greek to the Latin. One needs Greek and Latin to follow his arguments. It sounds much like a seminar room of ThM and PhD students quibbling over this-and-that. This much: Dr. Whittaker is a Bible-man in the original languages. John Jewel’s “Apology for the Church of England:” Jewel begins his point-by-point rebuttal of Romish articles, including Scripture alone for the people of God in their homes and parishes. He also rebuts clerical celibacy and artwork in churches. “Ante-Nicene Fathers down to 325 AD: the Epistles of Mathetes to Diognetus, Tutor of Marcus Aurelius, is introduced. This discusses Greek and Jewish religion. He goes on to explain the Christian lifestyle—we look like you, speak yo...

Theological Journals, Part 3: 12/17/2022

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Calvin Theological Journal (Nov 2022): in “Reforming the Fast: Luther, Zwingli and Calvin on Fasting,” Dr. K. J. Drake notes that fasting was integral to the medieval penitential system, but became more privatized in the confessionalization period of Protestantism. At any rate, “fasting” gets a cursory look in the literature. Presumably, Dr. Drake will enlighten us. Mid-America Journal of Theology (Fall 2021): in “The Ark of the Covenant: A Sermon on Exodus 25.8-22,” Rev. Brian Alred comments on the Ark as containing the manna, Aaron’s budding plant, and the Ten Commandments—the God of relationships and morals. Hedgehog Review (Summer 2022): in “Pastlessness,” Dr. Lasch-Quinn notes that we have an “history emergency” in the universities. She then opens up somewhat on Hegel and Marx, two theoretical historians. Allegedly, there are antagonistic but both are progressivism and Comte’s “positivity” with quantifiable results. Both are evolutionary, from the theological stages to this soph...

Theological Journals, Part 2: 12/17/2022

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Table Talk (September 2022): in “Judge Not,” Dr. Kevin DeYoung deals with the abusive use of Matthew 7.1 and the claim to leave the mind and morals at the door—to evacuate the head. Nice job. Table Talk (Oct 2022): in “Exodus 28:” describes the priests’ robes with pomegranates and bells (locator devices?). Table Talk (Nov 2022): in “Don’t All Religions Lead to God,” Dr. Nichols compares and contrasts Christianity, Judaism, Islam, Hinduism and Buddhism. Pluralism disrespects the propositions of each religions’ texts. The law of contradiction rules. One is wrong and another is right. Yet, the Ligonier theological poll showed that 56% of US evangelicals say that there are many ways to God. Table Talk (Dec 2022): “The Intermediate State:” Dr. Dennison describes the intermediate state as blessed and with Christ as opposed to the flames for the unjustified. Table Talk (Jan 2023): “A Biblical Theology of Peace:” Rev. Estrada takes one—redemptive-historically—from Eden, the fall, to the...

Theological Journals, Part 1: 12/17/2022

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Historiographer (Autumn 2022): “Recovering the Easter Vigil Liturgy:” Mr. John Rawlinson discusses Dr. Massey Shepherd’s liturgical work on this subject. National Catholic Register (6 Nov 2022): “Who Will Lead the US Bishops’ Conference:” 10 names are posed for the election. National Catholic Register (20 Nov 2022): in “Public Schools vs. Parents,” Matthew McDonald shows the face-off in one New Hampshire county which included trans-gender coaching to two children without parental notice, consultation or permission. National Catholic Register (6 Dec 2022): “School Board Success,” Matthew McDonald tells the story of school boards, CRT, transgenderism, and more. Glad the RCs are on these stories including legal challenges. Anglican Journal (Oct 2022): “Education Directory:” Thorneloe University in Sudbury, ONT. Happy PR-talk. Anglican Journal (Nov 2022): “On My New Role with the Anglican Communion,” the Canadian Primatette, Linda Nichols, talks happy talk. We’ll stick to the “Rea...

Dr. Whittaker (Cambridge), Bp. Jewel (Salisbury), & Letter to Diognetus:...

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William Whittaker’s “Disputation on Holy Scripture:” Dr. Whittaker continues his Bible tour on textual criticism and brings us to Ephesians. A few gross errors are noted in the Latin in St. Paul’s Epistle to the Romans, notably in chapter 11. Dr. Whittaker proceeds through the Epistle of James. Then, lest he’s not clear, he doubles down on more textual problems with the Vulgate. John Jewel’s “Apology for the Church of England:” Jewel notes Theodoret and Berto of Corbie in their rebuttals of Wafer-God and Bread-Worshippers. “Ante-Nicene Fathers down to 325 AD: the Epistles of Mathetes to Diognetus is introduced. It’s a late 1st century AD document. The date and author, however, are not known.

Theological Journals, Part 2: 12/16/2022

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Table Talk (September 2022): in “Judge Not,” Dr. Kevin DeYoung deals with the abusive use of Matthew 7.1 and the claim to leave the mind and morals at the door—to evacuate the head. Nice job. Table Talk (Oct 2022): in “Exodus 28:” describes the breast-piece of judgement worn by the High Priest in addition to the ephod. The High Priest was, as it were, a miniature of the tabernacle., Table Talk (Nov 2022): in “Don’t All Religions Lead to God,” Dr. Nichols describes inclusivism (syncretism), exclusivism, pluralism—then and now—and Troeltsch’s historicism and his school of epistemology (a flat-lining epistemology out his own head). Table Talk (Dec 2022): “The Intermediate State:” Dr. Dennison describes the intermediate state as blessed and with Christ as opposed to the flames for the unjustified. Table Talk (Jan 2023): “A Biblical Theology of Peace:” Rev. Estrada takes one—redemptive-historically—from Eden, the fall, to the Shalom of Jesus. God is the God of peace. Bibliotheca S...

Theological Journals, Part 1: 12/16/2022

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National Catholic Register (6 Nov 2022): “Who Will Lead the US Bishops’ Conference:” 10 names are posed for the election. All these Bishops nominated have doctoral degrees in theology. Commendable. National Catholic Register (20 Nov 2022): in “Public Schools vs. Parents,” Matthew McDonald shows the face-off in one New Hampshire county which engaged in trans-gender coaching to two children without parental notice, consultation or permission. Mama-bears and Papa-bears are not happy. National Catholic Register (6 Dec 2022): “School Board Success,” Matthew McDonald tells the story of school boards, CRT, transgenderism, and more. Glad the RCs are on these stories including legal challenges. Anglican Journal (Oct 2022): “Education Directory:” Queens College of Theology, a small school operating since 1841 in Newfoundland: a standard PR promo. We do this-that-and-the-other in theology. Anglican Journal (Nov 2022): “On My New Role with the Anglican Communion,” the Canadian Primatette,...

Dr. William Whittaker, Bishop Jewel, & ANF1's "Mathetes"

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William Whittaker’s “Disputation on Holy Scripture:” Dr. Whittaker continues his Bible tour on textual criticism and brings us to Ephesians. A few gross errors are noted in the Latin in St. Paul’s Epistle to the Romans, notably in chapter 11 and especially 11.6. John Jewel’s “Apology for the Church of England:” Jewel rebuts Rome’s claim that Augustine brought Christianity to England. He brings in Tertullian, Chrysostom, Hippolytus and others. We’ve even seen this in some modern writers, including English writers who should know better. “Ante-Nicene Fathers down to 325 AD: the "Epistle of Mathetes to Diognetus" is introduced. Diognetus, the reviewer notes, was the tutor to Marcus Aurelius. It’s a late 1st century AD or early 2nd century document. The date and author, however, are not known.

OT/NT/ST/CH: 12/16/2022

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Halley’s “Bible Handbook:” deals with Noah, the Flood and aftermath. Zondervan Pictorial Bible: “Israel:” deals with an overview of the divided kingdom down to Hezekiah’s days, c. 726ish BCP. For Genesis 31: Prof. Keil comments on the covenant established between Laban and Jacob calling God to be the witness. The sign of the covenant was an heap of stones. For Judges 19, Prof. Keil comments on the story of the Levite’s domicile north of Jerusalem. A repeat of the Sodom and Gomorrah story unfolds. A hostile crowd demands the women in the house. The Levite hands his concubine over. She dies after a night of abuse. For Isaiah 14.4-23, Prof. Henry deals with the predicted downfall of Philistia and Moab. ISBE on Johannine Letters, Prof. I. Howard Marshall comments on fake professors, claiming to be believers but being loveless. For Mathew 12.40ff., Prof. Jamieson comments on two stunning claims by Jesus, (1) “One greater than Jonah is here,” and (2) “One greater than Solomon is ...

OT/NT/ST/CH: 12/14/2022

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Halley’s “Bible Handbook:” deals with the Flood and potential identifications of the Ark. The author doesn’t buy modern reports of a discovery. For Psalm 32, Prof. Calvin offers an overview of this famous Psalm of redemption and forgiveness. God does not impute iniquity to His people, a glorious statement. Zondervan Pictorial Bible: “Israel:” deals with an overview of the post-Solomonic period, the fracture of the ten tribes from the orthodox southern tribes and the infidelities of the northern tribes under Jeroboam. For Genesis 31: Prof. Keil comments Jacob’s plan to head home to his father. Laban is hot on the trail, overtakes Jacob, combined with a hot discussion. For Judges 19, Prof. Keil discusses the travels of the Levite and associates from Bethlehem to Ramah and Gibeon. For Isaiah 14.4-23, Prof. Henry comments on the predictive statement of Philistia’s downfall. Isaiah has already discussed the divine blows coming to Assyria and Babylon. Aside from all these details, ...

Theological Journals, Part 2: 12/13/2022

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National Catholic Register (6 Nov 2022): “Who Will Lead the US Bishops’ Conference:” 10 names are posed for the election. ABC Burbidge of Alexandria, VA has countered Demonrats in Congress supporting baby-killing. National Catholic Register (20 Nov 2022): “FDA Warns Against At-Home Abortions:” discusses mifepristone, an abortifacient, and its medical issues. It accounts for about 50% of abortions nationwide. National Catholic Register (6 Dec 2022): “North Dakota ‘Servant of God’ Continues to Inspire with her Holy Life:” the ND diocese has begun the process of canonization of Michelle DuPoong who, dying at 31, inspired others. Anglican Journal (Oct 2022): “Education Directory:” Huron College of Huron, Ontario. A lot of PR-commentary on this-and-that, yet without identifying it’s anti-Tractarian, 19th century impetus for its foundation. Someone’s Bishop got his MDiv from there. He’s Bishop “I don’t talk theology” Rob Skirving. He said it. It’s on him. Anglican Journal (Nov 2022)...