Jurgen Moltmann stands as one of the most important and influential theologians of the 20th century. After providing a brief biographical sketch and discussion of the philosophical commitment to a distinctly eschatological theology, the... more
Jurgen Moltmann stands as one of the most important and influential theologians of the 20th century. After providing a brief biographical sketch and discussion of the philosophical commitment to a distinctly eschatological theology, the paper explores the key features of Moltmann's theological method and his doctrine of God. Special attention is paid to his proposal of dynamic relatiionality (or perichoresis), his identification of the immanent Trinity with the economic Trinity, his view of divine passibility, and his conception of God in terms of panentheism. The paper concludes with a critique of Moltmann's views, paying close attention to his strengths and ongoing revelation while also showing why many of his controversial proposals remain unconvincing.
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This paper describes some of the most important theological distinctions of the so-called "New Perspective on Paul" drawn from the writings of three of its most well-known advocates: E. P. Sanders, James D. G. Dunn, and N. T. Wright.... more
This paper describes some of the most important theological distinctions of the so-called "New Perspective on Paul" drawn from the writings of three of its most well-known advocates: E. P. Sanders, James D. G. Dunn, and N. T. Wright. After this summary, each of these distinctives is critiqued, with special attention paid to how the "New Perspective" threatens the centrality of the traditional Reformation doctrine of justification.
Research Interests: New Testament, Systematic Theology, Reformation Theology, Biblical Studies, Pauline Literature, and 17 moreApostle Paul and the Pauline Letters, Biblical Interpretation, Bible, Pauline Theology, New Testament Theology, Biblical Literature and Hermeneutics (esp. New Testament), New Perspective on Paul, Reformation, Justification, New testament exegesis, Greek New Testament, Book of Romans, New Testament Studies, Pauline studies, Lutheran Confessional Theology, Pauline Theology, Biblical Hermenutics, and New Perspective on Justification and Paul
This conference paper examines Article XXI of the Augsburg Confession. It contends that this article continues be relevant to the modern church since the prominence of Roman Catholic veneration and invocation of the saints has only... more
This conference paper examines Article XXI of the Augsburg Confession. It contends that this article continues be relevant to the modern church since the prominence of Roman Catholic veneration and invocation of the saints has only increased since the Reformation. In addition, the paper encourages believers to find a proper place for the saints in evangelical faith and piety.
Research Interests: Systematic Theology, Lutheranism, Catholic Theology, Pastoral Theology, 20th Century Roman Catholic Theology, and 7 moreCreeds and Confessions, Lutheran Theology, Martinn Luther and Lutheran Confessions, Lutheran Confessional Theology, Roman Catholic Theology, Lutheran History and Theology, and Lutheran-roman Catholic Dialogue
The purpose of this paper is to present a study of "Martin Luther as Preacher." After a brief biographical sketch of the significant events in Luther's life, the paper explores Luther's approach to preaching in general. The paper... more
The purpose of this paper is to present a study of "Martin Luther as Preacher." After a brief biographical sketch of the significant events in Luther's life, the paper explores Luther's approach to preaching in general. The paper concludes with several examples of Luther's preaching with special emphasis on several important themes (The Centrality of Christ, The Importance of Faith, The Christian Cross).
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This paper argues that the book of Job is the Bible's most complete examination of humanity's struggle with God's hidden will. The thesis is that the major theme of Job revolves around the concepts of knowledge and wisdom. As the Job... more
This paper argues that the book of Job is the Bible's most complete examination of humanity's struggle with God's hidden will. The thesis is that the major theme of Job revolves around the concepts of knowledge and wisdom. As the Job and friends progress through their dialogue, many assertions are made about God and his hidden will. Only when God "breaks in" to the discussion are we confronted with God's final answer to humanity's attempt to access his hidden will.
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An exegesis of Jeremiah 8:13-23 with special emphasis on the textual difficulties of the verses. This paper was presented at the Mississippi River Valley Pastors' Conference on February 3, 2015.
Research Interests: Hebrew Bible, Old Testament Prophecy, Biblical Studies, Old Testament, Deuteronomistic History, and 33 moreProphets, Theological exegesis, Biblical Archaeology, Literary study of the Bible, Biblical Interpretation, Bible, Hebrew Bible and Ancient Near East, Wisdom Literature, Biblical Hebrew (Languages And Linguistics), Biblical Exegesis, Biblical Hebrew, Lutheran Theology, Dead Sea Scrolls, Paul, Old Testament and Semitic Studies, Book of Jeremiah, Prophets of the Hebrew Bible/"Old Testament", Bible Study, Ot, Old Testament Exegesis, Pentateuch, Old Testament and New Testament theology and Biblical studies, with an in-depth focus on exegetical and critical issues, Prophet Jeremiah, The book of Jeremiah, Jeremiah in MT, Hebrew Bible/Old Testament, Hebrew Bible / Old Testament, Pauline Letters, The Old Testament, Jeremiah, Hebrew Exegesis, NT, and Literary Analysis of Jeremiah
This is a paper/Bible study seeks to present some of the central teachings of the Roman Catholic Church from their own official sources. The purpose of this study is to increase our understanding of what the Catholic Church teaches and... more
This is a paper/Bible study seeks to present some of the central teachings of the Roman Catholic Church from their own official sources. The purpose of this study is to increase our understanding of what the Catholic Church teaches and how we might use these insights to help us share Christ with the Catholics we meet everyday.