The Law of Moses: Moral and Meaningful
W. Jackson Watts Over 20 years ago I had a brief but memorable conversation with Matthew McAffee. McAffee was then a bright, new faculty member at Welch College with wise insights into many subjects. [1] Somehow the topic of the Mosaic Law came up. Most of us know…
Christmas Greetings + Bonus Content
(Editorial Note: As a gift to our readers, we’re reposting this 2019 article written by the late Dr. Thomas Marberry, longtime professor, pastor, author, and Theological Commission member. Merry Christmas!) Where Was Jesus Born? Dr. Thomas Marberry Matthew and Luke both give brief discussions of Jesus’ birth. They…
Favorite Books in 2023: Part 5
Kevin Hester Each year the members of the Commission for Theological Integrity highlight a few of the books they have been reading over the past year. This year, I wanted to spend a little extra time discussing two books that have helped me think more clearly about my…
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…