Kwabena Donkor Archives - Biblical Research Institute

Should We Be Postmodern to Minister to Postmoderns?

Contemporary western culture is eminently postmodern, and the Christian church has no choice but to minister in this cultural context. While some suggested strategies for ministry in the postmodern context seem to imply a change in theology to reflect postmodern principles, this articles argues that Seventh-day Adventists need not be postmodern in theology in order…

Hermeneutics Today

Hermeneutics is the discipline in theology that deals with the science of interpretation. The discipline itself, however, has attracted different approaches throughout Christian history. This article provides a brief overview of the history of hermeneutics, and examines the basic principles and assumptions that have influenced the different approaches to the discipline.

The Nature of Christ: The Soteriological Question

It is quite evident in the Scriptures that the followers of Jesus acknowledged Him as Immanuel, “God with us”. His followers held a firm belief that in him they had encountered Yahweh himself.

Dealing With “Discrepancies” in the Bible

How should we deal with alleged discrepancies in the Bible? Here is a short discussion on some issues to be considered before one draws any firm conclusions on such matters.

Of Covenants, Causes and Clarity

Is the law of God relevant to the New Covenant? How similar or dissimilar are the Old and New Covenants? Using Aristotle's four causes as an analytical tool, this articles explores the foregoing questions, and seeks to bring clarity to a few other issues related to the Old and New Covenants.

Sacraments of the Church

The choice among Christian denominations to name the sacred rites of the Christian Church either as sacraments or ordinances underscores centuries long debates over the nature and significance of Christian rituals. Roman Catholics, Lutherans, and Reformed churches are among the denominations who have clear theological positions on these matters. This articles explores the case of…

Is Scripture Historically Conditioned?

Historical-conditioning is a phrase that does not adequately express the manner in which Scripture came into being. A more accurate description will be to say that Scripture is historically constituted.

“Deus Caritas Est”: Pope Benedict XVI’s Encyclical Letter

What does it mean to say that God is love? The article provides a critical review of Pope Benedict's Encyclical, Deus Caritas Est, with particular reference to its implications for Church-State relations.

Open Theism—A Review of the Issues

What does the concept of open theism mean? What tehological problems give rise to it and what issues arise from it? What are its implications for Seventh-day Adventist theology?

Beginnings: Are Science and Scripture Partners in the Search for Origins? – Book Review

Here is the summary of a book which shows respect for both science and religion. The book demonstrates that the two disciplines can be mutually enriching. Issues in biology and paleontology are discussed in connection with the biblical account of origins.