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Biblical Theology

Review: The Words of the Covenant, Volume 1

By Alf Cengia on Wed, 07/08/26
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This is a review of the book The Words of the Covenant: A Biblical Theology Volume 1 – Old Testament Expectation, by Dr. Paul Martin Henebury, published by Xulon Press Elite (Paperback 467 Pages).

Some Background

I came across Paul Henebury many years ago through his blog “Dr. Reluctant.” He refers to himself as “A Reluctant Dispensationalist.” To find out why, you’ll have to look it up for yourself. One of the things he states is that,

Any approach to theology must be concerned with only one thing—its adequacy as an explanation of the whole Bible.

Editor’s Pick: 6 Books on Biblical Theology

By Filings on Mon, 12/29/25
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“Here are six recent resources about biblical theology that will help Christians appreciate both the individual threads and the big picture of God’s Word.” - TGC

What’s the Relationship Between Systematic Theology and Biblical Theology?

By Filings on Wed, 10/22/25
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“Because biblical theology is the discipline that seeks to understand the entire canon as God’s word, we cannot draw legitimate theological conclusions from Scripture apart from it. In other words, biblical theology serves as the biblical warrant for systematic theology.” - Christ Over All

Biblical Theology (and the God of Mission): Reading the Bible as Intended

By Filings on Wed, 03/26/25
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“Much confusion exists as to what biblical theology is. Various treatments of the subject posit anywhere from three to five competing definitions, some paragraphs long. Even liberal scholars have forwarded their own definition.” - BJU Seminary


The Bible as Story (Part 1)

By Filings on Mon, 03/03/25
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“Given how fundamental and universal the concept of story is, it seems remarkable that the nearly universal emphasis on viewing Scripture as a storyline is a relatively recent development in biblical theological studies. And yet the basic idea has actually been around for a long time.” - Theology in 3D

‘The Words of the Covenant’ – Volume 2 Is Now Available

By Filings on Mon, 11/11/24
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“I don’t think it’s much of a secret, but the NT volume of The Words of the Covenant is now available to be purchased. So far the paperback and E-book versions are available” - Paul Henebury

Review – The Words of the Covenant: A Biblical Theology (Volume I – Old Testament Expectation)

By Ed Vasicek on Wed, 09/21/22

Review: The Words of the Covenant: A Biblical Theology (Volume I – Old Testament Expectation) by Paul Martin Henebury, Maitland, Florida: Xulon Press Elite, 467 pages; reviewed by Ed Vasicek

Love Biblical Theology, but Don’t Neglect Systematic Theology

By Filings on Wed, 12/15/21
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“…current intrachurch debates have exposed a theological vulnerability in a too-dominant biblical theology. Believers today know far too little of all that God says about the issues we face.” - TGC

Paul Hennebury's book is out: The Words of the Covenant: A Biblical Theology

By Filings on Thu, 09/30/21
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“I got my advance copies in the mail a couple of weeks ago. It was a strange feeling looking down at the thing I had spent over five years writing and nearly twelve years studying.” - Paul Hennebury

Five Myths about Biblical Theology

By Filings on Fri, 11/06/20
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“Myth #4: Biblical theology is in competition with systematic theology….Systematic theology needs biblical theology so that it doesn’t devolve into mere proof-texting. We may quote verses to support our doctrines, but we may miss what those verses actually mean in their original context.” - Drew Hunter

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