The doctrine of the Trinity can be an intimidating one for Christians. At the same time, it is a teaching that brings extraordinary riches to the Christian life. It helps us to know and worship God truly, and it helps us to understand who we are as those united to Christ by the Holy Spirit. One element…
Read More…Three distinguished Phoenix Seminary professors recently received recognition in Christianity Today’s prestigious annual book awards contest. Steven J. Duby won first place in the “Theology (Academic)” category for his book, Jesus and the God of Classical Theism: Biblical Christology in Light of the Doctrine of God, which was released in June through Baker Academic. Meanwhile,…
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By Nathan Tarr, PhD In 1659, the Puritans of the Massachusetts Bay Colony canceled Christmas. The purpose of this brief essay is to explore why they did so and what we—rightly looking forward to enjoying our Christmas traditions—can learn from their decision. We can work toward a helpful understanding of Puritan opposition to Christmas by…
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Guest: Dr. Jason Dees | Dr. Arnold interviews Dr. Dees about biblical literacy. Topics of conversation include: The reason Bible knowledge is decreasing today How to define biblical literacy The importance of the preaching ministry in a church The role of catechizing in the church, and what that can look like A resource for growing…
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Guest: Dr. Stephen Presley | Dr. Arnold interviews Dr. Presley about cultural engagement in the early church. Topics of conversation include: The early church’s response to living in a secular society and what we can learn from their example The political, cultural, and intellectual challenges experienced by the early church The call for evangelicals today…
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Guest: Dr. J. Michael Thigpen | Dr. Arnold interviews Dr. Thigpen about covenants. Topics of conversation include: A definition of covenant The significance of covenants in understanding the Biblical narrative What the Old Testament covenants illustrate The difference between dispensational and covenant theology Practical implications of God’s covenant to us Resources for further reading on…
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Advent begins with hope. Hope is one of those words that Christians use a lot, but we seldom take time to consider the idea. It is, after all, a tricky thing. Hope believes in better things even when everything points to the contrary, and it does so without succumbing to naïve optimism. We might hope…
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Dr. Arnold interviews Dr. DiRoberts about prayer. Topics of conversation include: A definition of prayer Common barriers/obstacles to prayer How to use Scripture as a guide for prayer What it means to pray without ceasing Resources for further reading on prayer. Dr. Kyle DiRoberts is Department Chair and associate professor of Biblical and Theological Studies…
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Dr. Arnold interviews Dr. Thigpen about repentance and forgiveness. Topics of conversation include: The distinction between the corporate blessings and curses in the Mosaic Covenant and individual salvation The anticipatory, partial, and pedagogical aspects of God’s forgiveness in response to repentance How sin was forgiven in the Old Testament God’s role in our repentance Resources…
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Dr. Arnold interviews Adam Bailie about church planting. Topics of conversation include: Adam’s experience with church planting How to measure success in church planting How to determine a call to church planting The church’s role in commissioning church planters The importance of contextualization in church planting. Adam Bailie serves as the lead pastor of Christ…
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