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Scott Harrower’s God of All Comfort presents a trinitarian response to human suffering and trauma. Through a close reading of Matthew’s Gospel, Harrower argues that God meets those who endure horrors through the incarnate Son and the indwelling Spirit. This review explores his use of Scripture, trauma theology, divine impassibility, and the movement from despair to hope.
Jos Reformed Theological College (JRTC): Advancing Global Theological Education in Nigeria A key sending opportunity–a key educational opportunity through Recovering the Image. As the global demand for biblically grounded leadership continues to grow, Jos Reformed Theological College (JRTC) in Nigeria is emerging as a key institution shaping the next generation of pastors, teachers, and ministry…
This post features a review published in Journal of the Evangelical Theological Society (JETS), Volume 65, No. 2 (June 2022), examining The Fountain of Salvation. This work offers a thoughtful engagement with key theological themes and contributes to the ongoing discussion within biblical and systematic theology. The review highlights the author’s central arguments while situating…
PTS College & Advanced Studies (PTSCAS) is a Reformed Christian educational institution located in Dasmariñas City, Cavite, Philippines. Established in 1983 by the Evangelical Presbyterian Mission, Inc., the school began as a seminary dedicated to training pastors and church leaders. Over the decades, it has grown into a comprehensive college and advanced studies center that…
The doctrine of the Trinity is often accused of conflicting with Christian monotheism. The article below engages that charge directly, exploring how historic Trinitarian belief can affirm one God without contradiction. I’m sharing this piece (PDF below) as a companion to my reflections here on Trinitarian grammar, for those who want to go deeper. The…
R. B. Jamieson. The Paradox of Sonship: Christology in the Epistle to the Hebrews. Studies in Christian Doctrine and Scripture. InterVarsity Press, 2021. 195 pp. ISBN 978-0-8308-4886-7. $27.00 paper. Jamison’s book is an excellent resource for a study of Hebrews–you can walk through the Hebrews epistle with me in my monthly blog. Dr. R. B….
This post includes notes from a recent devotional I shared in ministry context. In the review of Kelsey’s book posted below “Glory” is mentioned–as an abstract theological attribute the pure understanding of it can be a challenge. Posting this here may be of assistance. Morgan and Peterson’s book The Glory of God supports much of…
Kelsey addresses pastoral concerns largely overlooked by serious theological reflection and by doing so he makes productive and needed contributions to areas of doctrine that have been largely neglected. In this book the life of God ad intra with respect to interaction with creation receives needed investigation and explanation. Kelsey supports his conclusions through the…
I am indebted to this publication by Adonis Vidu–his project on Inseparable Operations doctrine ignited my interest and supported my research in good timing. Below is an excerpt from chapter three of my dissertation that details significant factors related to Divine Impassibility and the inseparable operation of the Trinity. This early church doctrine holds great…