Excellence: The Character of God and the Pursuit of Scholarly Virtue
Overview
Quo vadis?–Where are you going?-is an appropriate question to ask of the current evangelical movement. To get a bearing on evangelical thought and assess future directions, the editor of the Journal of the Evangelical Theological Society, Andreas J. Köstenberger, has gathered selected addresses from past presidents of the ETS and contributed a thorough introduction and probing epilogue of his own. Covering the early years, the maturing movement, and recent times, the addresses-which span JETS’ first fifty years-include discussions of foundational doctrinal issues, exegetical and theological practice and methodology, and current concerns delivered by some of evangelicalism’s most distinguished leaders. These presidential addresses give today’s scholars a much fuller and deeper appreciation of the history of evangelicalism and their place within it. Readers will also experience great hope for the future of a movement whose best days, by God’s grace, are yet to come.
Top Highlights
“We can each achieve excellence as we are increasingly fulfilling the potential God has built into us.” (Page 37)
“Eloquence is the skill or ability to engage in persuasive written or oral discourse.” (Page 147)
“Spirituality involves the presence, activity, and work of the Holy Spirit in a believer’s life, beginning at conversion and regeneration, and continuing on throughout the entire process of sanctification.” (Page 71)
“contrast, the starting point for Christians, as well as the end goal, is God’s own glory and excellence (” (Page 45)
“First, confession and accountability to other godly individuals is essential” (Page 58)
Andreas J. Köstenberger (PhD, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School) is senior research professor of New Testament and biblical theology and director of PhD studies at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary in Wake Forest, North Carolina. He is the author or coauthor of several books, including Encountering the Gospel of John, The Book Study Concordance of the Greek New Testament, and The Missions of Jesus and the Disciples according to the Fourth Gospel. He also translated Adolf Schlatter's two-volume New Testament Theology, and editor of the Journal of the Evangelical Theological Society.