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"Elders- Pastors-Overseers"

Elders-Pastors-Overseers
(A lightly edited transcript of a talk given at Capitol Hill Baptist Church)
D. A. Carson

"A Church that Does All the Right Things, but..."

"A Church that Does All the Right Things, but..." in Christianity Today 23/18 (June 29, 1979): 28-31

"Does the Johannine Corpus Leave Room for Salvation Through Means Other Than Specific Faith in Christ?"

The Southern Baptist Journal of Theology Forum: Does the Johannine Corpus Leave Room for Salvation Through Means Other Than Specific Faith in Christ? 2/2/(1998) 65-67

"Paul's Mission and Prayer"

"Paul's Mission and Prayer," in The Gospel to the Nations: Perspectives on Paul's Mission ed. Peter Bolt and Mark D. Thompson (Leicester: Inter-varsity Press; 2000), 175-84. (10.5 MB)

"Do the Prophets and the Law Quit Prophesying Before John? A Note on Matthew 11:13"

"Do the Prophets and the Law Quit Prophesying Before John? A Note on Matthew 11:13," The Gospels and the Scriptures of Israel ed. Craig A.Evans and W. Richard Stegner (JSNTSS 104, SSEJC 3; Continuum Sheffield; 1994), 179-94).

"Church and Mission: Reflections on Contextualization and the Third Horizon"

"Church and Mission: Reflections on Contextualization and the Third Horizon," World Evangelical Alliance: The Church in the Bible and the World: An International Study (Exeter: Grand Rapids), 213-257; 342-47)

"Paul's Mission and Prayer"

"Paul's Mission and Prayer," The Gospel to the Nations:Perspectives on Paul's Mission (Leicester: IVP; 2000), 175-84).

"A Sketch of the Factors Determining Current Hermeneutical Debate in Cross-Cultural Contexts"

"A Sketch of the Factors Determining Current Hermeneutical Debate in Cross-Cultural Contexts," World Evangelical Alliance: Biblical Interpretation and the Church: Text and Context (Exeter: Paternoster; 1984), 11-29.

"The Three Witness and the Eschatology of 1 John"

"The Three Witness and the Eschatology of 1 John," To Tell the Mystery: Essays on New Testament Eschatology ed. Thomas E. Schmidt and Moises Silva (Fs. Robert H. Gundry; Continuum: Sheffield; 1994), 216-32.

"The Church in an Affluent Society" (Revelation 3:14-21)
Banner of Truth

"The Church in an Affluent Society" (Revelation 3:14-21) Reprinted with permission from Banner of Truth 185 (Feb 1979): 16-21

"Current Issues in Biblical Theology: A New Testament Perspective"
Bulletin of Biblical Research

"Current Issues in Biblical Theology: A New Testament Perspective" Reprinted with permission from Bulletin of Biblical Research 5 (1995): 17-41.

"God, the Bible and Spiritual Warfare: A Review Article"
Journal of the Evangelical Theological Society

"God, the Bible and Spiritual Warfare: A Review Article" Reprinted with permission from Journal of the Evangelical Theological Society 42 (1999): 251-269.

"The Doctrinal Causes of Divisions in our Churches,"
Banner of Truth

"The Doctrinal Causes of Divisions in our Churches," Banner of Truth 218 (Nov 1981) 7-19. (Reprinted with permission)

"Seven Sonnets from the Cross", & "The Postmodern"

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"Seven Sonnets from the Cross," Banner of Truth 223 (April 1982) 23-26. (Reprinted with permission) and "The Postmodern." First Things 93 (May 1999): 51.

"Is the Doctrine of Claritas Scripture Still Relevant Today?"
Dein Wort ist die Wahrheit�Beitr�ge zu einer schriftgem��en Theologie.

"Is the Doctrine of Claritas Scripture Still Relevant Today?" Pages 97-111 in Dein Wort ist die Wahrheit�Beitr�ge zu einer schriftgem��en Theologie. Edited by Eberhard Hahn, Rolf Hille, and Heinz-Werner Neudorfer. Wuppertal: Brockhaus Verlag, 1997. (Reprinted with permission)

"Pauline Inconsistency: Reflections on 1 Corinthians 9:19-23 and Galatians 2:11-14."
Churchman

"Pauline Inconsistency: Reflections on 1 Corinthians 9:19-23 and Galatians 2:11-14." Churchman 100 (1986): 6-45. (Reprinted with permission) www.churchsociety.org/churchman.

"The Challenge from Pluralism to the Preaching of the Gospel."
Criswell Theological Review

"The Challenge from Pluralism to the Preaching of the Gospel." Criswell Theological Review 7, no. 1 (1993): 99-117.

"The Challenge from the Preaching of the Gospel to Pluralism."
Criswell Theological Review

"The Challenge from the Preaching of the Gospel to Pluralism." Criswell Theological Review 7, no. 2 (1993): 15-39.

Four brief articles from Christianity Today
"Five Gospels: No Christ.",
"Did Paul Baptize for the Dead?",
"Are Christians Required to Tithe?", &
"Is Sacrifice Pass�? [A Response to Robert Brow]." Christianity Today

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"Five Gospels: No Christ." Christianity Today 38 no. 5 (April 25, 1994): 30-33. (Reprinted with permission)

"Did Paul Baptize for the Dead?" Christianity Today 42, no. 9 (Aug 10, 1998): 63. (Reprinted with permission)

"Are Christians Required to Tithe?" Christianity Today 43, no. 13 (Nov 15, 1999): 94. (Reprinted with permission)

"Is Sacrifice Pass�? [A Response to Robert Brow]." Christianity Today 34, no. 3 (Feb 19, 1990): 14-15.

"Christian Witness in an Age of Pluralism."
Eerdmans: God and Culture

"Christian Witness in an Age of Pluralism." Pages 31-66 in God and Culture (Festschrift for Carl F. H. Henry). Edited by D. A. Carson and John D. Woodbridge. Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 1993. (Reprinted with permission)

"Matthew 11:19 / Luke 7:35: A Test Case for the Bearing of Q Christology on the Synoptic Problem."
Eerdmans

"Matthew 11:19 / Luke 7:35: A Test Case for the Bearing of Q Christology on the Synoptic Problem." Pages 128-46 in Jesus of Nazareth: Lord and Christ. Essays on the Historical Jesus and New Testament Christology (Festschrift I. Howard Marshall). Edited by Joel B. Green and Max Turner. Grand Rapids / Carlisle: Eerdmans / Paternoster, 1994. (Reprinted with permission)

"The Jewish Leaders in Matthew's Gospel: A Reappraisal."
Journal of the Evangelical Theological Society

"The Jewish Leaders in Matthew's Gospel: A Reappraisal." Journal of the Evangelical Theological Society 25 (1982): 161-74. (Reprinted with permission)

"Reflections on Salvation and Justification in the New Testament."
Journal of the Evangelical Theological Society

"Reflections on Salvation and Justification in the New Testament." Journal of the Evangelical Theological Society 40 (1997): 582-608. (Reprinted with permission)

"Three Books on the Bible: A Critical Review."
Journal of the Evangelical Theological Society

"Three Books on the Bible: A Critical Review." Journal of the Evangelical Theological Society 26 (1983): 337-67. (Reprinted with permission)

"When is Spirituality Spiritual? Reflections on Some Problems of Definition."
Journal of the Evangelical Theological Society

"When is Spirituality Spiritual? Reflections on Some Problems of Definition." Journal of the Evangelical Theological Society 37 (1994): 381-94. (Reprinted with permission)

"The Function of the Paraclete in John 16:7-11."
Journal of Biblical Literature

"The Function of the Paraclete in John 16:7-11." Journal of Biblical Literature 98 (1979): 547-66. (Reprinted with permission)

"The Purpose of the Fourth Gospel: John 20:31 Reconsidered."
Journal of Biblical Literature

"The Purpose of the Fourth Gospel: John 20:31 Reconsidered." Journal of Biblical Literature 106 (1987): 200-13. (Reprinted with permission)

"Current Source Criticism of the Fourth Gospel: Some Methodological Questions."
Journal of Biblical Literature

"Current Source Criticism of the Fourth Gospel: Some Methodological Questions." Journal of Biblical Literature 97 (1978): 411-29. (Reprinted with permission)

"Waiting for the Kingdom, Waiting for the King."
The Gospel Witness

"Waiting for the Kingdom, Waiting for the King." The Gospel Witness 67 (1988): 277-86. (Reprinted with permission)

"Preaching that Understands the World."
When God's Voice is Heard, Inter-Varsity

"Preaching that Understands the World." Pages 145-59 in When God's Voice is Heard (Festschrift for Richard C. Lucas). Edited by David Jackman. Leicster: Inter-Varsity, 1995. (Reprinted with permission)

"Johannine Perspectives on the Doctrine of Assurance."
Explorations

"Johannine Perspectives on the Doctrine of Assurance." Explorations 10 (1996): 59-98. (Reprinted with permission)

"The Dangers and Delights of Postmodernism," and "Why Should Christians Think about Postmodernism?"
Modern Reformation

"The Dangers and Delights of Postmodernism," and "Why Should Christians Think about Postmodernism?" Modern Reformation 12, no. 4 (2003): 11-17. By Permission of the Alliance of Confessing Evangelicals, 1716 Spruce Street, Philadelphia PA 19103, www.ModernReformation.org.

"Divorce: A Concise Biblical Analysis."
Northwest Journal of Theology

"Divorce: A Concise Biblical Analysis." Northwest Journal of Theology 4 (1975): 43-59. (Reprinted with permission)

"The Nature of the Kingdom."
Northwest Journal of Theology

"The Nature of the Kingdom." Northwest Journal of Theology 4 (1975): 60-68. (Reprinted with permission)

"Reflections on the Book I Just Want to be a Christian by Dr. Rubel Shelly"

"Reflections on the Book I Just Want to be a Christian by Dr. Rubel Shelly"

"A Review of the New Revised Standard Version."
Reformed Theological Review

"A Review of the New Revised Standard Version." Reformed Theological Review 50 (1991): 1-11. (Reprinted with permission)

"Job: Mystery and Faith."
Southern Baptist Journal of Theology

"Job: Mystery and Faith." Southern Baptist Journal of Theology 4, no. 2 (Summer 2000): 38-55. (Reprinted with permission)

"Maintaining Scientific and Christian Truths in a Postmodern World."
Science and Christian Belief

"Maintaining Scientific and Christian Truths in a Postmodern World." Science and Christian Belief 14 (2002): 107-22. (Reprinted with permission)

"Gundry on Matthew: A Critical Review."
Trinity Journal

"Gundry on Matthew: A Critical Review." Trinity Journal 3 (1982): 71-91. (Reprinted with permission)

"The Limits of Functional Equivalence in Bible Translation�and Other Limits, too." Pages 65-113 in The Challenge of Bible Translation: Communicating God's Word to the World (Festschrift for Ronald F. Youngblood). Edited and � by Glen G. Scorgie, Mark L. Strauss, and Steven M. Voth. Used by permission of The Zondervan Corporation.

"The Summer I Learned to Pray." & "Whatever Happened to Humility? Thoughts on the Sin of Triumphalism."

Two articles from popular publications ("zipped")

"The Summer I Learned to Pray." This article was taken from Decision magazine, March, 1996, � Billy Graham Evangelistic Association, used by permission, all rights reserved.

"Whatever Happened to Humility? Thoughts on the Sin of Triumphalism." Eternity 36, no. 5 (May 1985): 35. (Reprinted with permission)

"The Rare Jewel of Contentment." & "The Worldview Clash."
Southern Cross Newspaper.

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"The Rare Jewel of Contentment." This article first appeared in Southern Cross Newspaper, Diocese of Sydney, Winter 1995, pages 6-7. and

"The Worldview Clash." This article first appeared in Southern Cross Newspaper, Diocese of Sydney, Summer 1998, pages 24-27.

"Accept No Substitutes: 6 reasons not to abandon expository preaching." & "Cutting-edge Communication."
Leadership

Two articles on preaching ("zipped")

"Accept No Substitutes: 6 reasons not to abandon expository preaching." Leadership 17, no. 3 (Summer 1996): 87-88.

"Cutting-edge Communication." Leadership 18, no. 4 (Fall 1997): 47. (Reprinted with permission) www.Leadershipjournal.net.

"Hermeneutics: a brief assessment of some recent trends."
Themelios

"Hermeneutics: a brief assessment of some recent trends." Themelios 5, no. 2 (Jan 1980): 12-20. (Reprinted with permission)

Two articles on the Gospel of John
Themelios

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"Recent Literature on the Fourth Gospel: Some Reflections." Themelios 9, no. 1 (Sept 1983): 8-18. (Reprinted with permission)

"Selected recent studies of the fourth gospel." Themelios 14 (1989): 57-64. (Reprinted with permission)

"The Use of the Old Testament in John and the Johannine Epistles." Pages 245-64 in It is Written: Scripture Citing Scripture. Essays in Honour of Barnabas Lindars, SSF.

"The Use of the Old Testament in John and the Johannine Epistles." Pages 245-64 in It is Written: Scripture Citing Scripture. Essays in Honour of Barnabas Lindars, SSF. Edited by D. A. Carson and H. G. M. Williamson. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 1988. (Reprinted with the permission of Cambridge University Press)

�The Homoios Word-Group as Introduction to Some Matthean Parables.�
New Testament Studies

�The Homoios Word-Group as Introduction to Some Matthean Parables.� New Testament Studies 31 (1985): 277�82. (Reprinted with the permission of Cambridge University Press)

"Observations of a Friend." Pages 203-22 in The Anglican Evangelical Crisis

"Observations of a Friend." Pages 203-22 in The Anglican Evangelical Crisis. Edited by Melvin Tinker. Fearn: Christian Focus Publications, 1995. (Reprinted with permission) www.christianfocus.com

"'Silent in the Churches': On the Role of Women in 1 Corinthians 14:33b-36." Pages 140-53, 487-90
Recovering Biblical Manhood and Womanhood

"'Silent in the Churches': On the Role of Women in 1 Corinthians 14:33b-36." Pages 140-53, 487-90 in Recovering Biblical Manhood and Womanhood. Edited by John Piper and Wayne Grudem. Wheaton: Crossway, 1991. (Reprinted with permission) www.gnpcb.org.

"Jesus the Temple of God."
The Evangelical Magazine of Wales

"Jesus the Temple of God." The Evangelical Magazine of Wales (Aug/Sept 1995): 8-9. (Reprinted with permission)

"The Changing Face of Evangelicalism."
Evangelicals Now

"The Changing Face of Evangelicalism." Evangelicals Now 3, no. 5 (May 1988): 12-13. (Reprinted with permission)

"Is God Unfair?"
Go

"Is God Unfair?" Go (Second Quarter, 1995): 9, 15.

"Christological Ambiguities in the Gospel of Matthew."
Pages 98-114 in Christ the Lord

"Christological Ambiguities in the Gospel of Matthew." Pages 98-114 in Christ the Lord (Festschrift for Donald Guthrie. Edited by Harold W. Rowdon. Leicester / Downers Grove: Inter-Varsity, 1982. (Reprinted with permission)

"Historical Tradition in the Fourth Gospel: A Response to J. S. King."
Journal of the Study of the New Testament

"Historical Tradition in the Fourth Gospel: A Response to J. S. King." Journal of the Study of the New Testament 23 (1985): 73-81. (Reprinted with permission)

"Revivals?" and "What to Do if Revival Comes."
Modern Reformation

"Revivals?" and "What to Do if Revival Comes." Modern Reformation 11, no. 6 (2002): 52; and 12, no. 1 (2003): 52. By Permission of the Alliance of Confessing Evangelicals, 1716 Spruce Street, Philadelphia PA 19103, www.ModernReformation.org.

"Living Without Heaven or Hell."
Moody Magazine

"Living Without Heaven or Hell." First appeared in Moody Magazine 101, no. 5 (May/June 2001): 12-15. (Reprinted with permission)

"Peter and the Founding of the Church."
Pages 11-20 in Great Leaders of the Church

"Peter and the Founding of the Church." Pages 11-20 in Great Leaders of the Church. Edited by John D. Woodbridge. Chicago: Moody, 1988. (Reprinted with permission)

"Divine Sovereignty and Human Responsibility in Philo: Analysis and Method."
Novum Testamentum

"Divine Sovereignty and Human Responsibility in Philo: Analysis and Method." Novum Testamentum 23 (1981): 148-64. (Reprinted with the permission of Brill Academic Publishers)

"The Apocryphal/Deuterocanonical Books: An Evangelical View."
Pages xliv-xlvii from THE PARALLEL APOCRYPHA

"The Apocryphal/Deuterocanonical Books: An Evangelical View." Pages xliv-xlvii from THE PARALLEL APOCRYPHA, edited by John R. Kohlenberger III, copyright 1997 by Oxford University Press, Inc. Used by permission of Oxford University Press, Inc.

"Understanding Misunderstandings in the Fourth Gospel."
Tyndale Bulletin

"Understanding Misunderstandings in the Fourth Gospel." Tyndale Bulletin 33 (1982): 59-91. (Reprinted with permission)

"A Sketch of Factors Determining Current Hermeneutical Debate in Cross-Cultural Contexts."
Pages 11-29 in Biblical Interpretation and the Church: Text and Context

"A Sketch of Factors Determining Current Hermeneutical Debate in Cross-Cultural Contexts." Pages 11-29 in Biblical Interpretation and the Church: Text and Context. Edited by D. A. Carson. Exeter: Paternoster, 1984. First appeared in a World Evangelical Alliance (formerly WEF) publication. (Reprinted with permission)

"Church and Mission: Reflections on Contextualization and the Third Horizon."
Pages 213-257, 342-7, in The Church in the Bible and the World: An International Study

"Church and Mission: Reflections on Contextualization and the Third Horizon." Pages 213-257, 342-7, in The Church in the Bible and the World: An International Study. Edited by D. A. Carson. Exeter / Grand Rapids: Paternoster / Baker, 1987. First appeared in a World Evangelical Alliance (formerly WEF) publication. (Reprinted with permission)

"Reflections on Christian Assurance."
Westminster Theological Journal

"Reflections on Christian Assurance." Westminster Theological Journal 54 (1992): 1-29. (Reprinted with permission)

"The Role of Exegesis in Systematic Theology."
Pages 39-76 in Doing Theology in Today's World

"The Role of Exegesis in Systematic Theology." Pages 39-76 in Doing Theology in Today's World (Festschrift for Kenneth S. Kantzer). Edited by John D. Woodbridge and Thomas E. McComiskey. � by and Used by permission of The Zondervan Corporation.

"Evangelicals, Ecumenism, and the Church."
Pages 347-85 in Evangelical Affirmations

"Evangelicals, Ecumenism, and the Church." Pages 347-85 in Evangelical Affirmations. Edited by Kenneth S. Kantzer and Carl F. H. Henry. � by Trinity Evangelical Divinity School. Used by permission of The Zondervan Corporation.

"Jesus and the Sabbath in the Four Gospels."
Pages 57-97 in From Sabbath to Lord's Day: Biblical, Historical, and Theoloical Investigation

"Jesus and the Sabbath in the Four Gospels." Pages 57-97 in From Sabbath to Lord's Day: Biblical, Historical, and Theoloical Investigation. Edited by D. A. Carson. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 1982. Available from Wipf and Stock Publishers.

"Recent Developments in the Doctrine of Scripture."
Pages 1-48, 363-74 in Hermeneutics, Authority, and Canon

"Recent Developments in the Doctrine of Scripture." Pages 1-48, 363-74 in Hermeneutics, Authority, and Canon. Edited by D. A. Carson and John D. Woodbridge. Grand Rapids / Leicester: Zondervan / Inter-Varsity, 1986.

"Redaction Criticism: On the Legitimacy and Illegitimacy of a Literary Tool."
Pages 115-42 in Scripture and Truth

"Redaction Criticism: On the Legitimacy and Illegitimacy of a Literary Tool." Pages 115-42 in Scripture and Truth. Edited by D. A. Carson and John D. Woodbridge. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 1983.

"Unity and Diversity in the New Testament: The Possibility of Systematic Theology."
Pages 61-95 in Scripture and Truth

"Unity and Diversity in the New Testament: The Possibility of Systematic Theology." Pages 61-95 in Scripture and Truth. Edited by D. A. Carson and John D. Woodbridge; Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 1983.