by Wade Berry | Dec 6, 2016 | Scripture, Theology
Why the Old Testament? So where should we begin our discussion of biblical soteriology? It isn’t a trivial question, for if there is one good thing that postmodernity has taught us, it is that where we begin will have a disproportionate influence on where we end up....
by Wade Berry | Nov 29, 2016 | Scripture, Theology
Soteriology is the study of the doctrine of salvation. It has arguably been the dominant doctrinal concern for Protestant Christians over the past 500 years. One side of the soteriological equation deals with how God made it possible for people to be saved. It asks...
by Wade Berry | Nov 2, 2016 | Op-Ed, Theology
Recently, David French published an essay in National Review Online about the recent politicization of sports. He argues that sports is the only “neutral” ground where Americans of all political points of view can come together, set aside their disagreements and bond...
by Gene Wilkes | Sep 16, 2016 | Education, Ministry, Online Seminary, Theology
In this blog we continue to hear from some who fulfill the role of Pastor-as-Scholar in their church. Scott Jones is a full time pastor and will soon defend his dissertation titled, “Pastoral Leadership For Congregational Change: An Evaluation of Edwin Friedman’s...
by Wade Berry | Aug 12, 2016 | Counseling, Ministry, Psychology, Theology
Last week, we discussed the contributions that Christian eschatology can make to pastoral care. This week, I would like to offer a couple of cautions for those who would like to use Christian eschatology as a tool in their pastoral ministry. As we noted last week,...
