by David Allen | Apr 5, 2019 | Uncategorized
In his book, Design for Preaching (1958), Henry Grady Davis offers some sage advice for young preachers (and old ones too!). Here are some of his nuggets. The preacher has only so much time for preparation, and it is never enough time. If he devotes too much time to...
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 | Feb 11, 2019 | Bible, Theology, Uncategorized
Review of Eleonore Stump, Atonement, in Oxford Studies in Analytic Theology, eds. Michael C. Rae and Oliver D. Crisp (Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2018), 538 pgs. Part 1 David L. Allen When it comes to the atonement of Christ, the stakes couldn’t be higher. Enter...
by David Allen | Jan 23, 2019 | General, Uncategorized
The fall semester begins Thursday at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary where I teach. I am excited about the young men and women who are new students training with us this semester. They come from at least 12 countries around the globe. Having met some of them...
