Rev. Lemuel Haynes: The Black Puritan

Some time ago, I mentioned Lemuel Haynes, the first African-American to be ordained in the United States in 1785. Haynes was an exceptional preacher in the Calvinist and Puritan traditions. In fact, one biographer wrote a book on Haynes called The Black Puritan. Another somewhat recent book also focused on Haynes' godliness and piety. Anyway, …

Help For Writing Biblical/Theological Research Papers

If you're a student enrolled in classes requiring research papers, you've probably heard about the excellent resource Manual for Writers of Research Papers, Theses, and Dissertations. If you're a student or writer who has not heard of it, you need to get it today! It's not a fun read, but it is super helpful for …

A Quick Look at Kostenberger & Goswell’s “Biblical Theology”

This book just came out: Biblical Theology by A. Kostenberger and G Goswell. As the title suggests, it is an overview of Scripture from a biblical-theological perspective. The authors spend the first sixty pages or so explaining the meaning and nuances of the term "biblical theology." The authors' approach to biblical theology is canonical, thematic, …

Christians Celebrating OT Jewish Feasts/Festivals?

Z. Ursinus, "Commentary on the Heidelberg Catechism" It's been a trend in some Christian circles and churches to host and celebrate Jewish feasts or meals, including the Passover.  You don't have to look too hard online to see what I mean.  I suppose it's one thing to watch a video or read a book to …

Despising Your Neighbor is Despising God

In one of Paul's letters to Timothy, he told the young preacher that in the last days, "people will be lovers of themselves" (2 Tim. 3:1 NET). Biblically speaking, there is proper self-love. If you love God first and foremost and your neighbor as yourself, that's a way to show proper love for yourself (cf. …