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Social Issue Responses | Book Reviews | Research & Exegesis
Social Issue Responses
Concise responses that outline the Biblical view of various social issues confronted by pastors, Christian leaders, and the church in general.
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Abortion Alcohol Capital Punishment Divorce and Remarriage |
Euthanasia Gambling Homosexuality |
Book Reviews
The Nature of the Atonement: Four Views – Reviewed by John Rothra
Critical review of the The Nature of the Atonement: Four Views, edited by James Beilby and Paul R. Eddy, with articles by Gregory A. Boyd, Joel B. Green, Bruce R. Reichenbach, and Thomas R. Schreiner.
The Synoptic Problem: A Way Through the Maze – Reviewed by John Rothra
Critical review of the The Synoptic Problem: A Way Through the Maze by Mark Goodacre. Provides a brief summary and highlights the major strengths and weaknesses of the book.
When Heaven Touched Earth: The Awakening of 1858 and Its Effects on Baptists – Reviewed by John Rothra
Examines Roy Fish’s research and analysis of the awakening of 1858, sometimes called the “prayer revival.” This revival is often overlooked in history due to its lack of major leaders and it’s proximity to the Second Great Awakening. Provides a brief summary and highlights the major strengths and weaknesses of the book.
Willow Creek Seeker Services: Evaluating a New Way of Doing Church – Reviewed by John Rothra
Willow Creek’s ‘seeker service’ has garnered both praise and criticism. Pritchard goes beyond the rhetoric and gives a balanced approach and analysis of the famous and often duplicated worship service style. This review provides a brief summary and highlights the major strengths and weaknesses of the book.
Research & Exegesis
Analysis of the Dispensational Approach to Old Testament Prophecy by John Rothra
Analyzes how dispensationalism approaches Old Testament prophecy. Presents a definition of dispensationalism, analyzes two prominent dispensational theologians, and a proper method to approach Old Testament prophecy.
Critique of Higher Criticism by John Rothra
Analyzes the history, methodology, and impact of higher criticism, especially source criticism, and advises how to approach higher critical methodology.
Investigation of Armstrongism by John Rothra
A summary look into the history, teachings, and rebuttal of the teachings of Armstrongism, Herbet Armstrong, and the Worldwide Church of God.
The Jesus Revolution by John Rothra
Investitation of the revival called the Jesus Revolution or the Jesus Movement that occured from the late-1960s to the mid-1970s.
Understanding Romans 3:21-26 by John Rothra
Exegetical and expository look at the critical issues found in Romans 3:21-26. This passage shows why those who believe in Christ receive forgiveness and freedom from God’s wrath.
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