On April 27-28, 2018, Lead U Discipleship hosted its second conference in our Lead U Conference Series. The conference, "For the Life of the World: Christianity and Cultural Engagement," aimed to explore the way in which the universal Church, local churches, and individual Christians should engage the culture with the gospel. We hoped to provide helpful … Continue reading For the Life of the World by Kyle Rapinchuk (For the Life of the World Conference Presentation)
Academic Book Reviews by Kyle D. Rapinchuk
In the future, I hope to review more books of a popular level on this site to go along with the more academic book reviews I have already posted. In the meantime, below are some additional book reviews I have written of more academic works. Text of the New Testament by Kurt and Barbara Aland … Continue reading Academic Book Reviews by Kyle D. Rapinchuk
A Review of The Face of Old Testament Studies edited by David Baker and Bill Arnold
The Face of Old Testament Studies edited by David Baker and Bill Arnold Reviewed by Kyle D. Rapinchuk (click for PDF) Baker, David W., and Bill T. Arnold, eds. The Face of Old Testament Studies: A Survey of Contemporary Approaches. Grand Rapids: Baker Academic, 1999. 512 pp. $42.00. The past century has witnessed remarkable change in … Continue reading A Review of The Face of Old Testament Studies edited by David Baker and Bill Arnold
A Review of The Art of Biblical Narrative by Robert Alter
The Art of Biblical Narrative by Robert Alter Reviewed by Kyle D. Rapinchuk (click for PDF) Alter, Robert. The Art of Biblical Narrative. Revised and Updated. New York: Basic Books, 2011. 253 pp. $16.99. Many would suggest that the Bible is one of the greatest pieces of literature in history. Some would argue that in … Continue reading A Review of The Art of Biblical Narrative by Robert Alter
“Spirit and Sonship in Paul’s Portrayal of Baptism” by Kyle D. Rapinchuk
Spirit and Sonship in Paul’s Portrayal of Baptism By Kyle D. Rapinchuk (click for PDF) Abstract: This paper explores Paul’s theology of baptism, arguing that Paul sees our baptism in light of Jesus’ baptism, which is a model for our own. As we participate in Jesus’ baptism through our own, we too experience the reality of … Continue reading “Spirit and Sonship in Paul’s Portrayal of Baptism” by Kyle D. Rapinchuk
