Biblical Seminary posts

The newest addition to IVP's Reformation Commentary on Scripture (vol. 5) just came out, on the books of 1-2 Samuel, 1-2 Kings, 1-2 Chronicles, edited by my BTS… — April 12, 2016

The faculty of Biblical Theological Seminary (BTS) went on a tour in North Philly recently to visit the area that surrounds our Hunting Park extension site. You will… — June 25, 2015

Here’s my one sentence review — Exodus: Gods and Kings was better than expected, and less weird than Noah. In the full review, I address two questions, 1) How'd… — December 15, 2014

I couldn't talk for three hours. My wife forbade me. And I always do what she says. Habakkuk, Paul, YHWH and Jesus all think it's good to be… — July 2, 2014

Here is the first of a series of blogs about our trip to Israel, the Palestinian Territories, Turkey and Greece, with folks from BTS: Walls, Tombs and Rocks:… — April 29, 2014

How does one get through the security line quickly at the airport? How do we do as a church in valuing the elderly?  How does God value them?… — July 11, 2012

At the end of WWII, President Truman needed someone to run a food aid program for post-war Europe to potentially save 100 million people.  Who did he select? … — May 16, 2012

My most recent post for Biblical Seminary's faculty blog appeared today: An iPad in a Pear Tree.  I know what I'm getting for Christmas and that's the problem. … — December 20, 2011

Does it ever seem like there are too many translations of the Bible?  My software program BibleWorks has over 40 English translations.  Since I teach Old Testament, people… — November 17, 2011