Articles & Essays

Book Reviews Fred Zaspel | June 5, 2014

The Crucified King: Atonement and Kingdom in Biblical and Systematic Theology

Review of The Crucified King: Atonement and Kingdom in Biblical and Systematic Theology by Jeremy Treat THE CRUCIFIED KING: ATONEMENT AND KINGDOM IN BIBLICAL AND SYSTEMATIC THEOLOGY, by Jeremy R. Treat Published on June 5, 2014 by Jim Zaspel Zondervan, 2014 | 305 pages Amazon ( Paperback ) Amazon ( Kindle ) Reviewed by Fred […]

Biblical Law & New Covenant Theology Fred Zaspel | June 1, 2014

A Brief Explanation of ‘New Covenant Theology’

Introductory Remarks The question of the relation of the Old and New Testaments is a perennial one. For centuries it has been a subject of on-going “in house” debate and discussion. The reason this question has failed to find a definitive and a more universally satisfactory answer lies in the nature of the case. It […]

B.B. Warfield & Old Princeton Fred Zaspel | April 1, 2014

Warfield and His Alleged Philosophical Commitments

For decades now it has been increasingly common to read 1) that Warfield was committed to the philosophical outlook known as Scottish Common Sense Realism and that, 2) it was this philosophical per-commitment that shaped his theological conclusions, at least in part. In particular his high doctrine of inspiration (inerrancy) is said to be due […]

Book Reviews Fred Zaspel | March 28, 2014

Systematic Theology

Review of Systematic Theology by John Frame SYSTEMATIC THEOLOGY: An Introduction to Christian Belief Published on March 28, 2014 by Igor Mateski P&R Publishing, 2013 | 1280 pages Amazon ( Hardcover ) Amazon ( Kindle ) Amazon ( Audiobook ) Amazon ( Audio CD ) Reviewed by Fred G. Zaspel John Frame has such a […]

Book Reviews Fred Zaspel | March 14, 2014

TRI-FAITH AMERICA: How Catholics and Jews Held Postwar America to its Protestant Promise

Published on March 14, 2014 by Igor Mateski Oxford University Press, 2013 | 266 pages amazon Reviewed by Fred G. Zaspel For virtually all of its history until the most recent generations no one could have questioned that America was a Christian nation. Just how “Christian” it actually was is another question, of course, but […]

Christian Ministry & Preaching Fred Zaspel | March 1, 2014

Altar Calls: Fred Zaspel debates Nathan Finn

On March 15th, Credo Magazine contributor and blogger, Fred Zaspel, debated Nathan Finn on the topic of altar calls on Moody Radio. Nathan A. Finn, who argued in favor of altar calls, serves as Associate Professor of Historical Theology and Baptist Studies at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary in Wake Forest, North Carolina. Fred Zaspel (Ph.D., […]

B.B. Warfield & Old Princeton Fred Zaspel | February 1, 2014

Warfield In Eulogy

Ninety-three years ago today — Feb.16, 1921 — Benjamin Breckinridge Warfield, “the lion of Princeton,” finished his earthly race and joined the church triumphant in the presence of Christ. His passing marked not only the end of his earthly life but the end of an era. It was Machen who remarked after the funeral that […]

The Christian Life Fred Zaspel | February 1, 2014

Gazing on His Beauty

In Psalm 27:4 the Psalmist-Prophet-King David unveils the deepest longings of his heart. “One thing have I asked of the Lord, that will I seek after: that I may dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of my life, to gaze upon the beauty of the Lord and to inquire in his […]

Book Reviews Fred Zaspel | January 1, 2014

What is Biblical Theology?

Review of What is Biblical Theology? by James Hamilton WHAT IS BIBLICAL THEOLOGY? A Guide to the Bible Story, Symbolism, and Patterns by James M. Hamilton, Jr. Published on January 1, 2014 by Igor Mateski Crossway, 2013 | 128 pages Amazon ( Paperback ) Amazon ( Kindle ) Reviewed by Fred G. Zaspel The blossoming […]