Iran: Further Reading
Iran (Persia in the Old Testament) has been in the news lately for all the wrong reasons. As most American Christians have not travelled to this part of the world and know little about Iran’s culture, history, and politics, I have compiled some sources for those seeking trusted information, but are unsure where to look. […]
Protected: Book Excerpt – Engaging the First Christian Historian
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Persecution and Protection of Iranian Christians
Introduction Currently, Christians in Iran number between 200,000 to 300,000 to over 1 million, mostly from Muslim backgrounds. With the present war between Iran, a closer look at the history of Christianity in Iran may be helpful in placing these events in context. Though it has been sporadic, throughout Iran’s history with Christianity, there has […]
The Gateway Journal of Theology Inaugural Issue
Gateway Seminary’s mission is shaping leaders who expand God’s kingdom around the world. As a theological seminary committed to biblical inerrancy, we cherish the words of Paul to Timothy: All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness, that the man of God may be complete, equipped […]
“Faith is a tree known by its fruits”: The Gisle Johnson Project
In my last post, I introduced Gisle Johnson as a forgotten figure who had done theology “the Norwegian Way.” A significant theologian in the ecclesiastical life in Norway, Gisle had inspired a profound experiential faith in his fellow countrymen that was a unique blend of piety and proposition, viewing Christian faith as a living entity […]
Excerpt — Towards a Clearer Understanding of Jonathan Edwards’s Biblical Typology: A Case Study in the ‘Blank Bible’
Jonathan Edwards, one of the most profound theological minds of the 18th century, left an unparalleled legacy in the realm of biblical exegesis. Yet, an often-overlooked dimension of his work is his extensive use of biblical typology. In Towards a Clearer Understanding of Jonathan Edwards’s Biblical Typology: A Case Study in the ‘Blank Bible’, Schweitzer invites […]
Excerpt — The Complete Works of Andrew Fuller Volume 10: Apologetic Works
Andrew Fuller was one of the most significant and influential Baptist theologians in late eighteenth-century trans-Atlantic evangelicalism. His writings were vital in explicating classical Christianity in the context of the British Enlightenment and crafting a missional theology for global Christianity. Fuller’s sermons, apologetic works, commentaries, letters and diaries are presented in their entirety for the […]
Excerpt — Integrating Theology, Church, and Ministry in a Chinese Seminary
A perennial challenge for theological education is the integration of what is learned in the class with students’ church life and ministry. Whereas some of the underlying issues are common to all seminaries, others are influenced by the cultural context in which theological education, church life, and ministry take place. Integrating Theology, Church, and Ministry […]
Theology the Norwegian Way: The Curious Case of Gisle Johnson
Growing up in my family there was always a running joke stemming from our Norwegian heritage: If you were to do something, you could either do it the easy way, the hard way, or the Norwegian way. When inevitably the question was asked, “What is the Norwegian way?” the answer was given, “Well, it’s neither […]
Excerpt – John Piper, Calvinism, and Missions: A Way Forward
Piper’s understanding of God’s glory plays a prominent role in his understanding of the Christian life. Piper believes that Christians need to pursue God’s glory, and in doing this they will pursue their ultimate joy. The pursuit of God’s glory as Christian Hedonism. Living like a “Christian Hedonist” will impact the lives of Christians regarding […]