KANSAS CITY, Mo. (MBTS) – The Fall 2024 edition of the Midwestern Journal of Theology presents timely work from burgeoning evangelical scholars on a variety of biblical, historical, theological, philosophical, and ethical issues. This volume is especially dedicated to showcasing the work of Midwestern Seminary’s Ph.D. students.
“I am grateful to announce the release of the Fall 2024 Midwestern Journal of Theology,” said President Jason Allen. “I am especially grateful for Travis Montgomery serving as a guest editor while Dr. McMullen is on Sabbatical. It is always encouraging to display the work of some of our brightest students, and I hope readers everywhere will enjoy this edition of the MJT.”
Travis Montgomery, assistant professor of Christian studies and assistant dean of Global Campus, served as guest editor for the new edition of the MJT, in addition to his administrative and faculty work at Midwestern Seminary. Montgomery shared his excitement for this volume and what it represents.
Speaking of the edition’s contributors, Montgomery said, “These men and women are positioned to make genuine contributions in these diverse theological fields, each with convictions and inclinations for the Church.”
He added, “As an alumnus and now professor in this program, I’m proud of the students whose work is featured in this issue and of the faculty who stand behind them.”
The Midwestern Journal of Theology is a scholarly publication of Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. With two editions published each year, the MJT focuses on equipping the Church for global discipleship.
The opening article in this volume is the semester’s faculty address, a riveting state of the question on Pauline divine Christology from John J. R. Lee, professor of New Testament at Midwestern Seminary. The article is excerpted from Lee’s recently released work, The Divine Christology of the Apostle Paul (IVP Academic, 2024), coauthored with Christopher R. Bruno and Thomas R. Schreiner, presented with the permission of the publisher.
Additional articles feature the work of Midwestern Seminary Ph.D. students. Trevor Cartwright examines John Wesley’s anthropology and soteriology, arguing for a “semi-Augustinian” reading of Wesley.
Andrew Robert Cole offers a philosophical-theological application of the concept of “pure act” to divine omnipotence.
Next, Catherine Garrison presents an exegetical-ethical study on “modesty,” in conversation with a flurry of recent popular-level works on the topic.
Joshua D. Thomas challenges the status-quo as he takes a look at the missiology of Luther and Calvin, arguing that these Reformers both advocated and demonstrated commitment to disciple-making among the nations.
Brian Verrett offers a proposal of Exodus’s allusions to Genesis, particularly regarding the “seed promise” of Genesis 3:15.
Finally, Sam Whittaker shares a thematic study of the close ties of 1 and 2 Peter, especially regarding inaugurated eschatology and suffering, supporting the letters’ common Petrine authorship.
The new edition closes with many timely book reviews in a variety of technical and ministerial fields, a record of Midwestern Seminary’s Fall 2024 Ph.D. graduates and their dissertations, and a list of recent works received for review.
The Midwestern Journal of Theology is available in print format for subscribers. To subscribe, contact the Academic Office at (816) 414-3745 or as@mbts.edu.
To view the issue in its entirety for free online, visit mbts.edu/journal.