Scott Carr, Jr.Jul 26, 20193 minThe Kingdom and the Cross: Examing Critiques of Bultmann's New Testament ReadingOver forty years after his death, Rudolf Bultmann continues to draw sharp critiques from New Testament scholars, betraying the continuing...
Scott Carr, Jr.Jun 29, 20189 minHow Old Is the Earth?When children bring home their science homework, we see phrases in their textbooks such as, “millions of years ago” and billions of years...
Scott Carr, Jr.Nov 15, 20175 minReview: Reading the Gospels Wisely by Jonathan T. PenningtonIn his book, Reading the Gospels Wisely, Jonathan T. Pennington presents a strategy for fulfilling the title of his work. Pennington...
Scott Carr, Jr.Nov 15, 20172 minThe Implications of Scripture's NarrativeIf the Bible is one grand metanarrative, individual texts do not stand on their own but play a role in furthering the entire story. Old...
Scott Carr, Jr.Nov 15, 20172 minReformed HermeneuticsAs a Reformer focused on the literal sense of Scripture and employing good historical and grammatical exegetical tools, Calvin could be...
Scott Carr, Jr.Nov 15, 20172 minMy Process of InterpretationIn interpreting Scripture, I am not as adverse to allegory as many in the Reformed tradition. When I read Scripture, I consider Christ's...
Scott Carr, Jr.Nov 15, 20172 minWhy Interpret?With so many Christians reading the Bible every day, praying through it and striving to obey it more faithfully, the need to take...