Systematic & Historical Theology - Biblical Literacy with Dr. Andrew D. Sargent

Had a brief engagement the other day with a person who seemed bent on using an out of context fact about some early church baptisms among the Greek believers to…

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The Three Amigos: Biblical, Systematic & Historical Theology… the radio spot, take a listen

September 28, 2019 Andrew Sargent

This is another one of my audience-less lectures. Tame, steady, devoid of my shrieking “pay attention! This is important” moments. I discuss the vital role that all three major methods…

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Egalitarianism as a Power Struggle

May 23, 2018 Andrew Sargent

Today we have a guest post from Darrel Cox, Ph.D. Professor of Biblical Studies at Patrick Henry College in Purcellville, VA. He has a Ph.D. in Theological Studies from Trinity…

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Forensics, Not Just for CSI Anymore: Atonement & The Cross

January 4, 2017 Andrew Sargent

You can question in faith. You can doubt in faith. You can also question and doubt in unbelief, in a heart deep challenge to the truths of God and His…

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A Quote is Not a Direct Statement: Psalm 22 & The Forensics of the Cross

January 2, 2017 Andrew Sargent

One of the most popular quotes by Christians about Jesus on the Cross is a quote by Jesus on the Cross. In Matthew 27:46 it says, “About the ninth hour…

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Confessions of a Middle Aged Professor, Part 2

December 16, 2016 Andrew Sargent

In my last post, I took an honest look at my early years as a biblical studies professor. I considered a handful of things I could have done better as…