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War in the Bible: an Examination of Biblical Conflict and Violence
The Bible doesn’t flinch at portraying the world’s violence, especially during wartime. And while there is no such thing as a kind and gentle war, you might be surprised to learn t...
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Everett Ferguson Reminds Us That Church History Is About 3 Crucial Things
For some time now I have benefited from the teaching and academic ministry of Everett Ferguson, the prolific early Church scholar who has s...
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My Advice to Students — Bill Mounce Says, "Don't Let Yourself Be Swallowed Up By the Academy"
For those of us who have been to seminary or are in seminary we know the funny pejorative term often given to that higher academic world: s...
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Does “open its/his mouth” mean anything? (Matthew 5:2) — Mondays with Mounce 206
Matthew 5:2 says that Jesus “opened his mouth and taught them, saying” (καὶ ἀνοίξας τὸ στόμα αὐτοῦ ἐδίδασκεν αὐτοὺς λέγων). If you were in ...
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Extracurricular Activities — November 8, 2013
Don Carson on 6 Reasons Why Not To Abandon Expository Preaching
Some use the category "expository preaching" for all preaching th...
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Michael Bird Gives 4 Reasons Why Professors Should Use "Evangelical Theology"
If you're a professor and have been following Koinonia Blog the past few weeks you know that we've recently released Michael Bird&#...
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Cling to Your Sure Salvation With One Hand, Grasp The Cup Of Suffering With The Other — An Excerpt from Cohick's "Philippians" Commentary
"Whatever happens, conduct yourselves in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ. Then, whether I come and see you or only hear ...
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Michael Bird on the Challenges of Evangelical Theology; Plus Giveaway Winners
As we've mentioned elsewhere, Michael Bird's new Evangelical Theology is a real canonical, credal tour de f...
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The Kingdom, Theology, and the Gospel: What is Their Relationship? Michael Bird Explains
At the turn of the century there has been something of a resurgence of "kingdom of God" language within evangelicalism, much like there was...
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Am I “Lord” of my Wife? (1 Peter 3:6) — Mondays with Mounce 205
In this day and age, this is obviously a controversial verse, but it is chock full of interesting Greek tidbits, not the least of which is ...
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Extracurricular Activities — November 2, 2013
Sharing the Gospel with Witches—Real Ones
Each October, a half-million visitors invade Salem, Massachusetts. During the month-long Hallowee...
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What Parts of Michael Bird's "Evangelical Theology" Will Surprise Readers?
On Tuesday Zondervan Academic released the highly anticipated systematic theology book Evangelical Theology, by New Testament biblica...
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In The Golden Rule Jesus Wags His Finger At Both Legalists And Liberals
"So in everything, do to others what you would have them do to you, for this sums up the Law and the Prophets." (Matt. 7:12...
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What Ecclesial & Theological Background Does Michael Bird Bring to "Evangelical Theology"?
One of the things I appreciate about Michael Bird's new Evangelical Theology is that from the beginning he is honest and transpar...
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Why an Evangelical Theology? 3 Reasons Why It's Time An Evangelical Biblical Scholar Wrote One
Before we get to our big question—Why an evangelical theology like Michael Bird's new Evangelical Theology?—we should ask a diffe...
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My Advice to Students — Andrew Hill Says "Students, Don't Be Afraid to Ask Questions!"
One of the highlights of my academic experience at Grand Rapids Theological Seminary was the open and inviting environment they created for ...
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Reformation Week eBook Sale
While to most people this week is known for pumpkins, candy, apple cider, and quaint homemade costumes, many of us know the upcoming Thursd...
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