Category Archives: Seminary Notes

What is Holy Saturday?

Posted on March 30, 2013 by

The Passion Week provides vast theological emotions for the people of God. Palm Sunday commences with the entrance of a divine King riding on a donkey. He comes in ancient royal transportation. That royal procession concludes with a Crucified Messiah … Continue reading →

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The Visions of Zechariah

Posted on March 29, 2012 by

James Jordan has argued persuasively that these visions are creational visions. They parallel the creation account. These visions of Zechariah speak of Yahweh cleansing the temple sight and the high priest, so Israel may re-build the temple and make it … Continue reading →

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Exegetical Notebook

Posted on March 21, 2007 by

One of the great papers we have to write in Greek Exegesis is a an Exegetical Notebook. This notebook follows a litany of comprehensive questions regarding a particular pericope in Galatians. I have chosen Galatians 4:6-7: And because you are … Continue reading →

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Jeremiah and Daniel

Posted on January 29, 2007 by

This morning I am taking Jeremiah and Daniel with Professor Tremper Longman. What a gifted communicator! Tremper adds a unique perspective into Old Testament literature. Here’s a sample quote from today’s lecture: Don’t spend all your time arguing against what … Continue reading →

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Sinclair Ferguson on the Relationship between church and kingdom

Posted on February 1, 2005 by

What then is the relationship between the church and the kingdom? The theme of the kingdom is referred to 100 plus times in the gospels. Through Jesus the kingdom has broken through. Can the term basileia always be substituted for … Continue reading →

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Sinclair Ferguson teaches his last class at RTS/Orlando

Posted on January 31, 2005 by

I just found out today that Dr. Sinclair Ferguson will no longer be teaching at RTS during Winter classes. I am very thankful to have sat under this godly and brilliant man. His lectures on the church and the sacraments … Continue reading →

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Sinclair Ferguson on the Peter “Saying” in Matthew 16:18

Posted on January 28, 2005 by

The significance of the “Peter Saying” and what Jesus says to Him. This Peter saying is significant in the post-apostolic years. It has been controversial — the supremacy of the Bishop of Rome vs. the bishops of other cities. In … Continue reading →

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Sinclair Ferguson on the “Ecclesia” (Church)

Posted on January 26, 2005 by

While the language of “ecclesia” is used seldom, the message of the Church is implicit throughout the teachings of Jesus. Jesus was building the Church ultimately on the foundation of his own death and resurrection…and until that was clear in … Continue reading →

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Is Islam inherently violent?

Posted on November 16, 2004 by

Today I had a most helpful discussion in class. As I has mentioned earlier, I had a debate on the topic of Islam, specifically is ” Islam inherently violent?” I took the pro position affirming that Islam is inherently violent … Continue reading →

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Getting Overwhelmed…

Posted on November 15, 2004 by

Tomorrow I have a debate in my history class on the nature of Islam. I will be defending the proposition that Islam is inherently violent. It is a 25 minute presentation and then a Q&A. I have spent a substantial … Continue reading →

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