In comparison to many modern exegetes, the Reformers had a broader hermeneutical lens when reading the Old Testament, and were more open to finding types, figures, and applications for their particular contexts in the Old Testament. This can be seen in the interpretation of Ezekiel 34:1-31, where Lutheran theologian Martin Chemnitz (1522-1586), like many of…

Erasmus Sarcerius (1501-1559) was a Lutheran superintendent, educator, and pastor, known particularly for his role in the organization of numerous regional churches in Germany. As he considers the gifts of Christ discussed in Ephesians 4:7-16, Sarcerius argues that church offices and ministries must be matched with those who hold corresponding spiritual gifts in order for…

Celebrate the pastorate.  These words caught my eye as I scrolled through my Facebook feed earlier today.  I paused long enough to see that they were projected on the screen in the Trinity chapel behind speaker Philip Griffin.  This week, Philip Griffin kicked off the Timothy Series, a joint effort of the Henry Center and…

The Society for the Advancement of Ecclesial Theology (SAET) is an organization dedicated to assisting pastor-theologians in producing biblical and theological scholarship for both the renewal of orthodox theology and the renewal of the church. Their vision for ecclesial theology aligns with the mission of the Henry Center. Pastors may be interested in two fellowships…

In just two weeks, on Thursday, April 23, 2009, at Park Community Church in Chicago, IL, the Carl F. H. Henry Center for Theological Understanding of Trinity Evangelical Divinity School will host an evening of free lectures and discussion with Dr. John Piper of Bethlehem Baptist Church and Dr. D. A. Carson of Trinity Evangelical…