This article provides a discussion on the New Testament word "saint," against the Roman Catholic concept of sainthood.

Was John the Baptist the fulfillment of the promise of Malachi 3 and Malachi 4 concerning the prophet who was to come on the day of the Lord? Kaiser offers a hermeneutical solution to this question as a generic fulfillment, meaning that Elijah has come "in the spirit and power" witnessed in John the Baptist, and will yet come in the future.

In this article Harvey makes a distinction between the "with Christ" and "in Christ" motifs as used by the apostle Paul. In studies when the "with Christ" concept is addressed, it is frequently associated with Paul's eschatology. This essay wants to examine the available data and reach some conclusions about how Paul uses the phrase.

How does a historian need to view supernatural events or miracles? This article argues for the historicity of the miracles and surveys some of the difficult passages in this regard: Mark 4:35-41, Mark 6:32-44, Mark 11:12-14, and John 2:1-11. Blomberg also asks the question whether Matthew 17:27 functions as a pure metaphor.

In this article Beale argues that some Old Testament and early Jewish references to a heavenly temple in the latter-days have contributed to the depiction of the Holy Spirit appearing as fire and other associated features in Acts 2.

This article continues the argument that certain Old Testament and early Jewish references to a temple form the background for the Holy Spirit appearing as of fire and associated features in Acts 2. It examines a number of Old Testament citations in Acts 2 in order to determine whether or not they relate to a temple theme.

The temple forms an integrative part of the history of the people of God. The presence of God in the temple made it special. This essay provides an overview of the role and function of the temple in both the Old and New Testaments.

This article looks at the meaning of firstfruit in the Old Testament. The concept of firstfruit was fulfilled in Christ's resurrection. The author discusses what it means for Christ's church that Jesus presented the harvest to the Father.

This article is on genealogies and the interpretation of genealogies. Ruth 4:18-22 is also discussed.

This article makes observations about wine and wineskins from the texts dealing with the matter (Matthew 9:14-17; Mark 2:18-22; Luke 5:33-39).

This article shows that the gifts of the magi for the infant Jesus, recorded in the infancy narrative, were not only kingly gifts but also priestly gifts. The article then discusses the import of the three gifts.

What exactly did the Lord Jesus mean when he spoke of the cup he had to drink? This article examines what the Old Testament prophets foretold about that cup, and its impact upon the soul of the Lord when he made mention of it.

This article gives three reasons why the miracles of Jesus are still relevant today: they show that he is fully God, fully human, and the one and only Messiah.

How did Jesus relate to the Gentiles and what was their role in his ministry? Was Jesus' ministry confined to the Jews? Matthew 10:5-6 and Matthew 15:21-28 are considered to give insight on these aspects of Jesus' ministry.

Different New Testament writers may employ the same theme in a very different way. This essay explores this reality in Paul (Romans 4 and Galatians 3), James 2, and Hebrews 11. Different circumstances called for a different application. The function of the theme of the faith of Abraham in three different authors is explored.

The popular understanding that "latter-days" refers only to the end of the world needs radical adjustment. Beale demonstrates how “inaugurated eschatology” sheds light on a Christian understanding of the end times. The theological idea of the relation of the indicative to the imperative in the New Testament is used to enhance such an understanding.

Christians have a wonderful inheritance in Christ. This inheritance was symbolized in the Old Testament through the promise of Canaan. In the new covenant the inheritance is made real through the work of Christ, who is our assurance.

This article looks at the missionary travels of Paul through Cyprus. Looking at the cities that Paul visited, this article maintains that the Bible does not record myth, but real people, real cities, and real events. It is real history.

The book of life shows us that heaven will be a city with citizens - those whose names are written in the book of life. It also shows something about the work of Christ who qualified these citizens to be in the book.

This article discusses the relationship of the Holy Spirit to water, and how this concerns the relationship between Spirit baptism and water baptism. It discusses relevant passages in Acts, such as Acts 8, Acts 10, and Acts 19.

This is a biblical meditation on the faith and obedience of Mary of Bethany.

This article looks at how small words can have significant meaning in the Bible. Here focus is given to the meaning of 'dei', translated from Greek δεῖ, with its emphasis on the necessity of a certain action.

Why did John the Baptist need to live on a diet of locusts and wild honey? This article suggests it was to symbolize his special role in redemptive history.

This article explains the meaning of the burial clothes of the Lord Jesus. It shows how his linen garments spoke of his work as great high priest on the great Day of Atonement. It also indicates how the myrrh and aloes were associated with marriage and kingship.

This article explores the thesis that the healing miracles of the Lord Jesus are really spiritual parables for us. It offers five observations, drawn from Herman Ridderbos' The Coming of the Kingdom, about what the miracles teach us, concluding with the note that Jesus took the sickness of his people upon himself at the cross.

This article considers the theological significance of two garden settings in which Christ carried out his redemptive work: the Garden of Gethsemane and the Garden-tomb. Since the first Adam was called to guard and keep the Garden, and failed, the second Adam was called to do the same—and he succeeded. This article draws the redemptive-historical line from the first garden to the final garden, showing how Jesus is the heavenly gardener and we are a garden to God.

This article gives an overview of the care taken by the apostolic church of the social needs of people. Relevant texts discussed include Acts 4:32-37, Acts 6:1, Acts 11, 1 Corinthians 16:1-3. 2 Corinthians 8:1-7, and 2 Corinthians 9:1·15.

This article considers ways in which the parables of the Lord Jesus should and should not be read.

How is the work of an apostle to be evaluated? Evans comments on 1 Corinthians 3:10-15 to offer an answer.

Small words can have significant meaning in the Bible. Here focus is given to the meaning of kata, from the Greek κατά, which intimates that something follows appropriately or fittingly as a result of a particular action or plan.

This article explains the meaning and significance of the Mount of Olives in Scripture. It suggests that this is the location where Christ was crucified.

Doe the New Testament speaks of wholeness? Is wholeness a gift of God? Who and what is regarded as whole'? The author tries to discover what he calls principles of wholeness. Different areas of wholeness and the "wholeness" of God are considered.

According to 1 Corinthians 12:28, 29 and Ephesians 4:11, are prophets and teachers two distinct offices? How should we see the relationship between the two positions? This paper reflects on this relationship and the place of New Testament prophecy.

Paul's use of the expression "in Christ" or "in the Lord" has received a great deal of attention in the past century. His use of this formula has implications for his understanding of the person and work of Christ, the Bible's teaching on salvation, what we believe about the return of Christ and the Christian life.

Is it true that the life and teachings of the historical Jesus was at best unimportant and at worst unknown to Paul? This paper devotes attention to 1 Corinthians as a case study on Paul’s knowledge of the life of Jesus.

This article compares the recorded teachings of Jesus to what is now known about the teaching of rabbis in the first half of the first century. The author looks at three examples: prayer, divorce and earthly rewards. Knowledge of the Rabbinic teachings is used to illuminate the meaning of the recorded words of Jesus.

Davie was requested to give an Evangelical response to the ARCIC document "Mary – Grace and Hope in Christ". He here offers a helpful introduction to the report’s contents and central conclusions. Davie highlights seven elements in it that Evangelicals could welcome. However, he also notes problems with its argument and, in particular, its claims to have made advances in agreement in relation to the Marian dogmas that divide Anglicans and Roman Catholics.

The societies featured in the Bible almost all practiced some form of slavery. When we understand the background to the economic and social life of those societies, whether slavery, marriage or land ownership, it can illuminate the practical and theological implications of the text. This article brings together some of the recent debates and conclusions focusing, particularly on slavery in the New Testament, giving particular attention to Paul’s letter to Philemon.