Category Archives: exegesis

9Marks Nooma Video Review

Posted on 28/09/2011 by

This morning I received a question regarding Rob Bell’s Nooma videos. I directed the individual to Greg Gilbert’s excellent review of the videos from 2008. I thought I would post the links here for others who may not have read these … Continue reading →

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Teaching/Library Trip to Ukraine

Posted on 08/02/2010 by

I leave Friday for a trip to Irpin Biblical Seminary. My trip has a twofold purpose: Teach an M.Div. course => Hebrew Exegesis of Ruth in the morning Setup a library catalog system and train the library staff in the … Continue reading →

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S Lewis Johnson Institute

Posted on 14/10/2009 by

S. Lewis Johnson was a prolific expository preacher and teacher of both of the Old and New Testaments. Bruce Waltke called him “the greatest expository preacher of the second half of the 20th century.” John MacArthur has said, “Through the … Continue reading →

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DAC MP3s

Posted on 15/01/2009 by

One of my favourite scholar/pastors today is D. A. Carson. The Lord has used everything I have read of his and everything I have listened to of his to strengthen my knowledge of God, my love for Christ and my … Continue reading →

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Response to Treasury – "Ongoing Creation"

Posted on 15/10/2008 by

The Treasury is a monthly “A Magazine of Christian Brethren Assemblies in New Zealand.” (Update: Jonathan Sarfati Ph.D. (Chemistry, Victoria University), NZ Chess Champion (1988)Creation Ministries International has written a response to this as well. His article can be found … Continue reading →

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Preparing for Jonah Studies

Posted on 25/09/2008 by

Next month I will begin a series with the ladies of Riverbend Bible Church through Jonah. I also have the privilege of leading a group of teens at a camp next month through Jonah. In preparation for this study I … Continue reading →

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Husband Material – More Reflections from Mark Driscoll’s Visit to Sydney

Posted on 25/09/2008 by

It has been very interesting to read the follow-up from Mark Driscoll’s recent visit to Sydney. All-in-all the feedback has not been real positive. Although Driscoll had some good things to say, nothing too profound and nothing that has not … Continue reading →

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On Women’s Ordination & 1 Tim. 2:12

Posted on 20/09/2008 by

Rick Phillips has a great article “On Women’s Ordination & 1 Tim. 2:12.”

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Rejoice in the Lord always

Posted on 01/09/2008 by

This is a recent post my friend and mentor (the pastor who disciple me over a period of 6+ years) – Don Bixby – put up on his blog – he has been working through Philippians and his study has … Continue reading →

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Fractal Logic – The Logic of Life

Posted on 26/04/2008 by

Whether I want to believe it has been this long or not, it has been nearly 15 years since my pastor first introduced me to “Fractal Logic.” At that time I was studying engineering at University and was familiar with … Continue reading →

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