(Part 1)

JBTM 2
Adam Harwood
Each essay provides guidelines for exegesis, hermeneutics, and homiletics that are significant
for that particular literary genre. The view which underlies all the articles and sermons is
that the shape of the genre relates to the shape of the sermon. All the contributors assume
a high view of Bible-driven preaching and are in general agreement with the Baptist Faith
and Message. The articles and sermons are followed by the largest selection of book reviews
JBTM has published in a single issue. The book topics include theology, biblical studies,
history, ethics, and Christian ministry.
The next issue of the journal plans to feature the following articles and sermons:
• Preaching Christ from the Old Testament – Russell Meek, Assistant Professor
of Old Testament and Hebrew at Louisiana College in Pineville, Louisiana
• Gospels – Robert H. Stein, Senior Professor of New Testament Interpretation at
The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, Kentucky
• Greek Historical Narrative (in Acts) – Dennis Phelps, Director of Alumni
Relations and Church-Minister Relations; J. D. Grey Professor of Preaching at
New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary in New Orleans, Louisiana
• Greek Epistles (in Pauline & General Epistles) – David Allen, Dean of the School
of Preaching; Distinguished Professor of Preaching; Director of the Southwestern
Center for Expository Preaching; and George W. Truett Chair of Ministry at
Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in Fort Worth, Texas
• Greek Apocalyptic (in Revelation) – Gerald L. Stevens, Professor of New
Testament and Greek at New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary in New
Orleans, Louisiana
It is our desire that the articles, sermons, and book reviews in this issue will spur Christian
leaders toward more precise exegetical and hermeneutical work which results in more robust
proclamation of God’s Word and multitudes of changed lives.