The Church as Astonished Witness

I came to know John Webster partly because I moved in the wide orbit of Barth studies, where he was an acknowledged master, and partly because I was his successor teaching theology at Wycliffe College. Even after his departure for Oxford John would return to Toronto from time to time to connect with friends, including…
By Reason of Divine Perspective: Augustine on Loving Human Beings

“[I]t is more inhuman to love a man not for being a man but for being your son. For this means not loving in him what belongs to God but loving what belongs to you.” [On True Religion 46, 88 (New City Press)] Ever since I read this statement, it has bothered me. Is it…
G. K. Beale on Suffering and Witness

Join us on Wednesday, January 22 in the ATO Chapel at 1:00pm as G. K. Beale, professor of New Testament at Westminster Theological Seminary and renowned Revelation scholar, lectures on “The Worship of the Two Witnesses,” expounding Revelation 11 for its existential and pastoral fruitfulness for life and ministry. The Apostle Paul exhorts us to “not grieve as…
Public and Local Witness Snapshot
Facilitated by Dr. Soong-Chan Rah and Dr. Daniel Carroll Rodas, the Public and Local Witness Track brought their collective knowledge and love for Scripture, ministry experiences, and personal stories to the lively table. They also brought their humor and personalities, creating a sense of family as they discussed difficult topics, such as stereotypes of Latinos…
Migration and Global Mission Track Snapshot

Migration is an increasingly visible topic within mission conversations today. For example, in August 2012, the International Association of Mission Studies organized their 13th quadriennial assembly around the themes of Migration, Dislocation, and the Good News. Additionally, an increasing number of articles and books shed light on the migration of peoples as relates to rising…