Revisiting George Eldon Ladd and Talk of the Kingdom
W. Jackson Watts (This post originally appeared as part of Newsletter #62 at Churchatopia, a blog/website operated by Commission member Jackson Watts. It has been lightly edited and reposted here.) Do you ever find yourself talking about the “already-not yet” when it comes to eschatology or most anything…
First Timothy 2:11–12 and the Ordination of Women
Matt Pinson (Editor’s note: This post is the fourth in a five-part series of talks given by the members of the Commission for Theological Integrity at this past National Association in Birmingham. Prior talks/posts can be found here, here, and here. Please note that this material wasn’t originally…
Male Headship in 1 Corinthians 11:3-16
Cory Thompson The meaning of words matters, especially in the biblical text. The authority of the Bible is a critical issue that confronts every age. To faithfully follow the Lord Jesus is to faithfully follow his Word. To faithfully follow the Lord Jesus and his Word, the Christian…
Showing the Good God to Pagans: A Review
Thomas Marberry Dr. Jeffrey L. Cockrell serves as Associate Professor of New Testament at Welch College. He is currently the Program Coordinator both for Theological Studies and for the M.A. program in Theology and Ministry. He has served our denomination in a variety of different capacities, including almost…
Conferences, Podcasts, and Piper on Sovereignty: A Reply
W. Jackson Watts I was recently listening to some online sermons that were given at the Gospel Coalition’s 2019 National Conference. All of the speakers were household names, and none more familiar than John Piper. Piper is now retired from active pastoral ministry after decades at Bethlehem Baptist…