Journal: Journal for Baptist Theology & Ministry
Volume: JBTM 16:2 (Fall 2019)
Article: Editorial Introduction
Author: Adam Harwood

Editorial Introduction

Adam Harwood

Adam Harwood is professor of theology, occupying the McFarland Chair of Theology; director of the Baptist Center for Theology and Ministry; and editor, Journal for Baptist Theology and Ministry at New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary.

This issue offers four articles from the fields of biblical, historical, and theological studies. Thomas P. Johnston, professor of evangelism at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, examines Peter Lombard’s view of the Holy Spirit based on his writings, which have been locked in the Latin language for 850 years. In the next article, I argue from the New Testament—while observing historical and theological boundaries—that the incarnation of the Word introduced change among the persons of the Trinity. Daniel Kirkpatrick, dean of the College of Arts and Sciences at the University of the Southwest, assesses Eric Hankins’s view of the doctrine of reprobation then argues one can affirm unconditional election without affirming reprobation. H. Jared Bumpers, assistant professor of preaching and ministry at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, compares the approaches of John Broadus and Benjamin Keach on interpreting and preaching Jesus’s parables then concludes with lessons for contemporary preachers. These articles are followed by a selection of book reviews in the fields of biblical, historical, and theological studies. May these articles and book reviews stimulate readers to give careful attention to their life and doctrine (1 Tim 4:16).