by David Allen | Apr 3, 2019 | Uncategorized
The atonement is linked to its application, but we must be careful not to conflate the extent with the application. As Shedd correctly states, The expiation of sin is distinguishable from the pardon of it. The former, conceivably, might take place and the latter not....
by David Allen | Mar 29, 2019 | Uncategorized
I am excited to announce that my new book, The Atonement: A Biblical, Theological, and Historical Study of the Cross of Christ (Nashville: B&H Academic, 2019), released Monday! Click here for ordering options. Drs. Danny Akin, Michael Bird, Craig Evans, John...
by David Allen | Mar 27, 2019 | Uncategorized
Note: J. M. Pendleton was a leading 19th century Baptist preacher, pastor, educator, and theologian. See Thomas White, ed., Selected Writings of James Madison Pendleton, 3 vols. (Paris, AR: The Baptist Standard Bearer, 2006). Here is one of his letters, rich with...
by David Allen | Mar 22, 2019 | Preaching
As one who has listened to preaching for more than 50 years, studied it for more than 40 years, and taught it for 30 years, I am always thankful for those who faithfully preach the Word. However, many of today’s pulpits are filled with their fair share of curiosities,...
by David Allen | Mar 20, 2019 | Sermons
While rummaging through some of the many resource materials we have in the Center for Preaching at Southwestern Seminary, I came across the transcript of a sermon that had been preached in chapel at Southwestern on October 17th, 1975. The sermon was on Hebrews 10:24...
by David Allen | Mar 16, 2019 | Bible, Culture, Theology
ANSWERS TO FRIDAY’S QUIZ ON THE BIBLE, THEOLOGY, AND POP CULTURE What year did the popular TV show “Friends” begin? [1994] Where in the Old Testament is the famous passage on the New Covenant? [Jeremiah 31:31-33] In Greek grammar, who is the implied agent...
by David Allen | Mar 15, 2019 | Bible, Culture, Theology
Test your general knowledge in the areas of Bible, theology, history, and pop culture. See how well you do without googling the answers! Answers Saturday! What year did the popular TV show “Friends” begin? Where in the Old Testament is the famous passage on the...
by David Allen | Mar 13, 2019 | Illustrations, Sermons
“Let us run with endurance the race set before us . . . .” It’s a grueling 543.7 mile endurance race from Sydney to Melbourne, Australia – the world’s longest and toughest ultra-marathon. In 1983, 150 world-class runners converged on Sydney for the event. On the day...
by David Allen | Mar 11, 2019 | Preaching
Today’s church needs a good dose of preaching on forgiveness. There is no better place to do so than Paul’s one-chapter epistle to Philemon. The letter oozes forgiveness. If I were preaching a series of sermons on Philemon, one resource I would use is O. S. Hawkin’s...
by David Allen | Mar 8, 2019 | Devotional, Prayer
Psalm 5:3 has long been one of my favorite verses on prayer. “In the morning, O Lord, you will hear my voice; in the morning I will order my prayer to you and eagerly watch.” (NASB) “O Lord, in the morning you hear my voice; in the morning I prepare a sacrifice for...
