As always, Christians must think carefully, clearly, and above all biblically, about all things. We must use our minds for the glory of God as…
This is another passage (or two) that is not only rather difficult but also a matter of some contention. Of course, atheists and those wanting…
N. T. Wright is arguably one of the most important New Testament scholars of our day. Whether you agree with everything he writes or not,…
I could have entitled this article, “Do Christian women today need to wear head coverings?” For that in good measure is what this particular passage…
I do not have too many Australians in this series – indeed, this will be the first one. But Leon Morris, who was born and…
No, not commentary about Christmas, but Bible commentaries one can buy for self or others for Christmas – that is the focus of this article.…
This passage is difficult in the sense that it is a contentious passage, partly because of the way different English translations render it, and how…
Why does it seem that not all of our prayers are answered? Why are some people healed and others not? Why do sin, suffering and…
OK, it is not quite Christmas yet, but you do need to get presents – for yourself or others. And there is nothing better than…
Crossway, 2008. In 2001 the English Standard Version of the Bible was released. Its parentage goes back to William Tyndale’s 1525 New Testament and the…
There is hardly a more frightening and sobering passage in all of Scripture than Romans 1:18-32. Yet, sadly, it may be one of the more…
This is another in an irregular series on new books worth noting – this time just on theology and biblical studies. Of course hundreds of…
Sixty-five years ago the world celebrated Victory in Europe Day. On May 8, 1945, the official surrender of Germany was accepted by the Allies, and…
Eerdmans, 2009. (Available in Australia at Koorong Books) Gordon Fee has long been one of our finest New Testament scholars. His numerous works in the…
There are all sorts of reasons why I should not be writing this article. First, I will not only flummox most non-believers looking at this…
Every once in a while I am asked about what I am currently reading. For those interested in such things, I occasionally put out an…
It is always a delicate matter when believers speak out on any issue, whether to fellow believers, or to non-believers. Most discussions or arguments on…
Zondervan, 2005. It is no secret that there has been a strong tendency in Pentecostal/Charismatic circles to downplay the use of the mind, the intellect,…
SPCK, 2006. The standing joke about Tom Wright goes like this: An inquiring student gives Dr Wright a call. His secretary says,” Sorry, but he…
Nelson, 2006. Darrell Bock is one of our finest contemporary New Testament scholars. As a conservative evangelical, he is well placed to take on the…