Jonathan T. Pennington, Reading the Gospels Wisely: A Narrative and Theological Introduction
(Grand Rapids: Baker, 2012), 152:
I argue in the final chapter of this book that this diminished role for the Gospels is unfounded in light of church history and many theological considerations. But for now we can address this issue through an informative illustration of my experience with the Kentucky Derby. Rather than being merely foundational, past-era historical data, the Gospels are more like a television viewing of the annual Kentucky Derby horse race. [Read more…] about Watching the Gospels and the Kentucky Derby