Andy Naselli

Thoughts on Theology

Five Arguments for the Deity of Christ

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In this chapter Robert Peterson marshals five arguments for the deity of Christ:

Robert A. Peterson, “Toward a Systematic Theology of the Deity of Christ,” in The Deity of Christ  (ed. Christopher W. Morgan and Robert A. Peterson; Wheaton: Crossway, 2011), 193–227.

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1. Jesus is identified with God.

  • Jesus’ name is divine.
  • Yahweh passages are applied to Jesus.
  • Jesus is interchangeable with God.
  • Jesus is called God.

2. Jesus receives devotion due God alone.

Cautions about How We Emphasize Social Justice

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Watch Kevin DeYoung in this video in three particular places:

  1. 31:31–34:55
  2. 40:50–43:50
  3. 55:12–57:39

(This is from a panel discussion at TGC’s national conference in April 2011.)

Related:

  1. Kevin DeYoung, “Are Christians Meant to Feel Guilty All the Time?”
  2. Kevin DeYoung, “Getting to the Root of Radical: A Review and Response”
  3. Kevin DeYoung and Greg Gilbert, What Is the Mission of the Church? Making Sense of Social Justice, Shalom, and the Great Commission

Tom Schreiner’s Top Three Commentaries on Each of Paul’s Letters

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Thomas R. Schreiner, “Select Commentaries on the Pauline Epistles,” in Interpreting the Pauline Epistles (2nd ed.; Grand Rapids: Baker, 2011), 163–66 (numbering added).

Here I list not necessarily the most scholarly commentaries but what I consider to be the three best for students, teachers, and pastors.

Romans

  • C. E. B. Cranfield. A Critical and Exegetical Commentary on the Epistle to the Romans. 2 vols. International Critical Commentary. Edinburgh: T&T Clark, 1975–79.
  • Douglas J. Moo. The Epistle to the Romans. New International Commentary on the New Testament. Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 1996.
  • Thomas R. Schreiner. Romans. Baker Exegetical Commentary on the New Testament. Grand Rapids: Baker, 1998.

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Tim Tebow

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I’m not a Broncos fan, but I’m a Tim Tebow fan.

I’ve heard through some reliable sources that Tebow, an outspoken evangelical Christian, is the real deal.

From what I can tell, he is.*

And I’m cheering and praying for him.

Last week I read his recently released autobiography:

Tim Tebow with Nathan Whitaker. Through My Eyes. New York: HarperCollins, 2011. 260 pp.

It’s a fun story to read, especially if you like football.

It’s hard not to like the guy: [Read more…] about Tim Tebow

Is there any basis for hope that those who do not hear of Christ in this life will be saved?

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Christopher W. Morgan, “Inclusivisms and Exclusivisms,” in Faith Comes by Hearing: A Response to Inclusivism (ed. Christopher W. Morgan and Robert A. Peterson; Downers Grove: IVP, 2008), 18, 26, 36:

The Traditional Classification

  1. Exclusivism: Jesus is the only Savior of the world, and one must believe God’s special revelation culminating in the gospel of Christ to be saved.
  2. Inclusivism: Jesus is the only Savior of the world, but one does not have to believe the gospel to be saved.
  3. Pluralism: All paths are valid and lead to God.

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Rod Decker Reviews the Updated NIV

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Rodney J. Decker recently reviewed the updated NIV.

The PDF is 50 pages, but the review itself is under 40 pages. (The appendixes start on page 39.)

I read this review carefully last week, and it’s well done.

Decker is professor of New Testament at Baptist Bible Seminary. He’s the author of several books and articles, including these:

  1. Temporal Deixis of the Greek Verb in the Gospel of Mark with Reference to Verbal Aspect. Studies in Biblical Greek 10. Edited by D. A. Carson. New York: Lang, 2001.
  2. “The English Standard Version: A Review Article.” Journal of Ministry and Theology 8, no. 2 (2004): 5–56.
  3. “Verbal-Plenary Inspiration and Translation.” Detroit Baptist Seminary Journal 11 (2006): 25–61.
  4. Koine Greek Reader: Selections from the New Testament, Septuagint, and Early Christian Writers. Grand Rapids: Kregel, 2007.

Update on 3/31/2017: In my latest attempt to explain how to interpret and apply the Bible, I include a chapter on Bible translation (pp. 50–81).