Monthly Archives: September 2009

In the Mail

Posted on September 25, 2009 by

Today I received a package from Germany that I’ve been eagerly expecting for a while now.  The wonderful people at Mohr Siebeck were good enough to send along copies of a few books from the Wissenschaftliche Untersuchungen zum Neuen Testament … Continue reading →

Posted in In the Mail, Review Books | 23 Comments

World’s Longest Basketball Shot

Posted on September 25, 2009 by

Watch them both. B”H

Posted in Sports | 4 Comments

Question for Co-Authors

Posted on September 24, 2009 by

What are the positives and negatives of co-authoring a book or article?  I can think of a few of each but I’ll reserve my thoughts in favor of hearing people with experience share what they know from going through it.  … Continue reading →

Posted in Random Thoughts | 5 Comments

While We’re On the Subject

Posted on September 24, 2009 by

I was skimming through Keener’s Romans commentary earlier and came across this statement in a footnote to his treatment of Romans 5:12: “Whether [Paul] conceived Adam as an individual or as the “‘archetype of everyman’” (Dunn 1998: 94-95) is theologically … Continue reading →

Posted in Theology | 32 Comments

19th Annual Wheaton Theology Conference

Posted on September 24, 2009 by

I’m sure that a good deal of my readers will be interested to know that Wheaton College (along with InterVarsity Press) will be holding its 19th Annual Wheaton Theology Conference on April 16-17, 2010.  The topic is Jesus, Paul, and … Continue reading →

Posted in Biblical Studies, News, Theology | 14 Comments

Back and Forth

Posted on September 24, 2009 by

First James and Mark and now James and Doug.  I’d side with Mark and Doug on each issue respectively. B”H

Posted in Biblical Studies, Blog Stuff, Christology, Enjoyable Posts, New Testament | 15 Comments

Doug Chaplin, Iconoclast Extraordinaire

Posted on September 23, 2009 by

I read this earlier today and forgot to point it out.  But here it is anyway.  Thanks Doug for your honesty and letting the world know what other Mac  idolaters enthusiasts won’t: that Macs ain’t perfect! B”H

Posted in Humor, Technology | 13 Comments

The Tattoo Argument

Posted on September 23, 2009 by

I got my tattoo before I was saved and if I had it to do all over again I never would have gotten it because it’s not good.  I’m not of the opinion that Christians should not get tattoos without … Continue reading →

Posted in Random Thoughts | 40 Comments

In the Mail

Posted on September 23, 2009 by

I found a package from Wipf & Stock in the mailbox today containing a couple of titles in their New Covenant Commentary Series: Romans — Craig S. Keener Colossians and Philemon — Michael F. Bird I’m not big on commentaries … Continue reading →

Posted in In the Mail, Review Books | 24 Comments

Out of the Mouth of Two Witnesses

Posted on September 22, 2009 by

First MMAMania.com reported the story and now MMAWeekly.com mentions it: Quinton “Rampage” Jackson, one of the most exciting light-heavyweights to ever fight in MMA has announced his retirement from fighting to pursue an acting career.  He was scheduled to fight … Continue reading →

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