Michael J. Kruger
Dr. Michael J. Kruger is President and Professor of New Testament at Reformed Theological Seminary, Charlotte, NC. In addition, he is an ordained minister in the Presbyterian Church in America and serve as an Associate Pastor (part-time, of course) at my home church, Uptown PCA.
Education
• Ph.D., University of Edinburgh(advisor Larry W. Hurtado)
• M.Div. Westminster Theological Seminary in California
• B.S. The University of North Carolina–Chapel Hill
Visit Dr. Kruger’s website: Canon Fodder. Follow Dr. Kruger on Twitter: @michaeljkruger
President, Reformed Theological Seminary
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The Most Important Passage in All of Scripture?
I have been teaching a weekly Bible study on the book of Romans to women in the Charlotte community. For the last several months, we have been plodding our way through the first three chapters as...Tuesday, March 20, 2018
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God Does Not View Your Labors as “Filthy Rags”
We are saved not by what we have done, but by what Christ has done. But what does God think of our good works after we are saved? Here is where, unfortunately, Christians often receive mixed...Tuesday, March 20, 2018
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How Early Christians Managed to Offend Just about Everybody
“What in the world is this Christianity thing?” A phrase like this would not have been unusual among Romans in the first couple of centuries. In the eyes of the average citizen, Christians were...Tuesday, March 6, 2018
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Tolkien, Lewis, and the Blessing of a Messy Desk
The messy desk is (to me at least) a sign of how thrilling theological study can be. The stacks of books are a symbol of the creative intellectual potential God has given each of us.Friday, January 6, 2017
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Did Matthew Think He Was Writing Scripture?
One of the most common misconceptions about the New Testament canon is that the authors of these writings had no idea that they were writing Scripture-like books. To explore this further, let us...Tuesday, May 24, 2016
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Are Christians “Intolerant Haters”? The Charges are Not New
We might be tempted to despair and think that the church is entering into dark days. But a little historical perspective might be useful here. Truth be told, this is not the first time Christians...Friday, April 1, 2016
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Did Early Christians Believe Jesus Would Return in Their Lifetime?
If Christians thought the world would end in their own lifetime, then, it is argued, they would not have been interested in composing new scriptural books. Thus, the idea of a canon must be a later...Monday, February 15, 2016
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5 Warning Signs for the Church in a “Facebook Culture”
As I think about my son’s future, and even about life in the modern day, I have to ask the simple question: What effect does “social media” technology have on the way we view church? What effect...Friday, November 27, 2015
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5 Things You Should be Doing with God’s Word
Psalm 119 tells us the 5 main ways that EVERY believer should be interacting with Scripture. How are you doing?Tuesday, October 20, 2015
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Were Early Churches Ruled by Elders or a Single Bishop?
There is a (seemingly) never-ending debate amongst theologians and pastors about the proper form of government for the church. And one of the fundamental flash points in this debate is the practice...Thursday, July 23, 2015
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Why Do Modern Christians Rarely Talk about Rewards in Heaven?
When is the last time you heard a sermon that suggested that a motive for our obedience should be the rewards we receive in heaven? I imagine for most of us it has been a long time, maybe even...Monday, July 20, 2015
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Lessons from the Life of Eric Liddell: #3: God Can Use Anyone to Advance His Kingdom
But when we offer such excuses we forget that God has a habit of using the weak things of the world to shame the strong. He enjoys using ordinary people—like tax collectors and fisherman—to change...Monday, June 29, 2015
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Why Christians Can Be Both Humble and Certain
One of the most common objections made to the absolute claims of Christianity is that Christians are arrogant. Christians are arrogant to claim that they are right; arrogant to claim others are...Wednesday, May 27, 2015
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Did the Early Church Fathers Think that They Were Inspired Like the Apostles?
A number of scholars have insisted that the early fathers saw nothing distinctive about the NT writings as compared to writings being produced in their own time period. But is that the case?Thursday, May 21, 2015
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3 Concerns with Modern Mercy Ministry
Christians should be known for acts of kindness and grace. It’s how we can be different from the culture. But there are also 3 big concerns about how much mercy ministry works today.Monday, May 11, 2015
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A Key Sign That You are Maturing as a Preacher
Over the years, I have learned to ask students a key question that can reveal a lot about how they are developing as a preacher. “What did you leave out?”Wednesday, April 22, 2015
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7 Essential Lessons from a Christian Scholar at a Secular University
While many evangelical scholars intend to influence the academy, very often the academy ends up influencing them. As a result, many evangelicals end up abandoning historical Christianity. But...Monday, April 13, 2015
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Was Jesus Married with Children? Here We Go Again
Every year or so, another scholar claims to have found “secret” evidence that Jesus was married and/or had children. So, is there any proof that this was the case?Wednesday, November 26, 2014