The Historical Adam: Why it Really Matters
For some time now, there has been extensive debate in the church on how to understand the early chapters of Genesis. The focus has normally been on the length of the days in chapter one. Is it describing six, literal days? Or is the author just using a “literary framework”? Or is each day an age, or epoch of time?
In the midst of these debates, there lies a more core, and foundational issue, namely whether Adam was a real historical individual, created directly by God, from which all human beings descend. Aside from the length of days, this is the issue on which much theological truth depends.
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Carson, Pratt, and Lane at RTS Charlotte
Every summer at RTS Charlotte we have a full slate of one-week intensive courses. Many of these courses are taught by our own faculty, but we also use this time to expose our students to professors from other institutions. This summer we have an exceptional line up.
Richard Pratt (June 24-28) is teaching a class on hermeneutics. Anyone who knows Richard and his work in hermeneutics will not want to miss this class. He is a dynamic and interesting lecturer who challenges the students in a number of important areas.
D.A. Carson (July 8-12) is teaching “Exposition of Hebrews.” One of the leading New Testament scholars in the world today, … Continue reading...
RTS-Charlotte Announces the Harold O.J. Brown Lecture Series
If one were to name the most influential evangelical voices of the 20th century, Harold O.J. Brown would certainly have to be on that list.
Dr. Brown was a towering intellect, with four degrees from Harvard University and author of numerous books including, The Protest of a Troubled Protestant (1969), Christianity and the Class Struggle (1970), Death Before Birth (1977), The Reconstruction of the Republic (1977), Heresies: The Image of Christ in the Mirror of Heresy and Orthodoxy from the Apostles to the Present (1984), and Sensate Culture (1996).
But, even with his brilliant mind, Dr. Brown’s most profound achievements were not in the classroom. Dr. Brown was one … Continue reading...