And So All Israel Will Be Saved
In this whirlwind introduction to Romans 11:26, Max King pulls together a variety of themes including the Old Testament prophets, Israel’s High Priestly tradition, and justification by faith to paint a picture regarding the salvation of all Israel. 
Isaiah and Jesus Weeping Over Jerusalem
In this essay, Kevin Beck investigates the link between Jesus’ actions and statements as he wept over Jerusalem and Isaiah’s prophetic discourse. The oracle of doom reverberates with a note of ultimate renewal. 
Collapse: How Societies Choose to Fail or Succeed
Join Jan O’Brien as she reviews the latest offering by Pulitzer Prize winning author, Jared Diamond. Jan examines Diamond’s theories of societal transformation. 
The Day and The Hour
Max King analyzes the common argument that Jesus speaks of two comings in his Olivet Discourse in Matthew 24. He then presents a strong case for seeing the Olivet Discourse as a unified discourse. 
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The Great Tribulation--the end of Exile?--a review
Kevin Beck reviews Brant J. Pitre's recent doctoral disseration that places the Great Tribulation in a first-century context, and also argues that Jesus expected the return of the ten lost tribes of Israel. 
A Story of Consummated Love
Kevin Beck finds a message of consummated love in the Song of Solomon, reflected in the ministry of Jesus and the letters of the New Testament. This expectation was fulfilled in A.D. 70, as the groom arrived and marriage feast of the Lamb was held. 
The Conscience, Adam, and the Law
Does the Law have any binding on Christians today? Ward Fenley appeals to Scripture to show that through Christ we have freedom and our conscience is not under law but purged from sin. 
A Generous Orthodoxy--a review
Tim King reviews Brian McLaren's new book which calls for a radical, Christ-centered orthodoxy of faith and practice in a missional, generous spirit. 
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