September 2010 Issue
Philemon: Going beyond social barriers
Melody J. Wachsmuth
The multiple layers of relationships that connect Paul, Philemon, and Onesimus are constantly in tension; but in exploring these points of tension, one can gain an understanding of what is actually being birthed through the relationships.
The multiple layers of relationships that connect Paul, Philemon, and Onesimus are constantly in tension; but in exploring these points of tension, one can gain an understanding of what is actually being birthed through the relationships."Let both of them grow together": Church discipline in the Gospel of Matthew
Luca Marulli
Matthew, the Gospel writer, groups various sayings of Jesus to help us appreciate how different statements were, in fact, to be understood in the wider context of the teachings of Jesus.
Matthew, the Gospel writer, groups various sayings of Jesus to help us appreciate how different statements were, in fact, to be understood in the wider context of the teachings of Jesus.Our eternally righteous God: Paul's great controversy theme in Romans 11
Elizabeth Ostring
The author of this article suggests that Paul's focus is profoundly apocalyptic and classic Seventh-day Adventist theology.
The author of this article suggests that Paul's focus is profoundly apocalyptic and classic Seventh-day Adventist theology.Music in worship-a look at a difficult but important subject
Ryahn Hablitzel
Musical worship should be comprised of a God-centered activity, entirely focused on Him.
Musical worship should be comprised of a God-centered activity, entirely focused on Him.Melchizedek people: The function and role of general revelation
Martin Monacell
The author seeks to present a balanced approach to the topic of general revelation by focusing on the figure of Melchizedek and the apostle Paul's references in Romans to the revelation of God in nature.
The author seeks to present a balanced approach to the topic of general revelation by focusing on the figure of Melchizedek and the apostle Paul's references in Romans to the revelation of God in nature.Trends in biblical hermeneutics (part 1 of 2)
Hans K. LaRondelle
In the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries, orthodoxy or pure doctrine was the primary concern of the Protestant confessions in both the Lutheran and Reformed churches.
In the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries, orthodoxy or pure doctrine was the primary concern of the Protestant confessions in both the Lutheran and Reformed churches.Revelation of Jesus Christ: Commentary on the Book of Revelation, 2d ed
Edwin Reynolds
This second edition of the commentary on Revelation by Ranko Stefanovic does not differ greatly from the first edition, but it does make some subtle improvements in a few areas, apparently, in part at least, due to some feedback received from readers of the first edition. The…
Have a good night
Jina Kim
How well do you sleep? Do you take naps? Do you find it hard to fall asleep before midnight? Are you working on your sermons late at night? As a pastor, what types of issues and concerns keep your mind most active? Challenge yourself and try finding ways to get at…
Letters to the Editor
Emergent theologyI read with joy John Jovan Markovic’stwo-part article about theEmergent Church movement (“TheEmerging Church: A Call to Actionand Authenticity,” March 2010, and“The Emergent Theology: Voices ofConfusion,” May 2010), in whichhe clearly spells out its…