My name is Chad Knudson. I am married and have three boys (4th baby on the way). I graduated from Southern Seminary (M.Div and Th.M). In my spare time I enjoy reading, writing, and spending time with my family.
Welcome to my blog. After a lot of thought and consideration I decided to create a blog. However, I wanted to create something I would be passionate about and something that would (hopefully) be helpful to others. Thus, I have named my blog The Road To Emmaus, because I am passionate about the unfolding revelation of Scripture as it finds its fulfillment and consummation in the person and work of Jesus Christ (Luke 24:13ff). This blog will be devoted to understanding and applying the Scriptures from a biblical-theological framework. I am sure I will touch on other things (e.g., Systematic Theology, Apologetics, Worldview, etc.), but the primary purpose of this blog is to offer thoughts and information on everything related to Biblical Theology. On this blog you will find thoughts about things I am learning, questions to explore, and recommendations on materials helpful to thinking in a biblical theological manner. I hope this new blog proves helpful to fostering a great love for Jesus Christ as the goal and end to all of Scripture.
March 18, 2007 at 2:16 am
Hello, Chad. My good friend, Mark Combs, speaks highly of you. I would like your permission to add your blog to my blogroll at http://bromattsblog.wordpress.com. I’m a pastor in Kentucky (http://www.boonescreekchurch.com) and am a DMin student at Southern (Expository Preaching track).
I enjoy your blog and pray that God will use it to advance His Kingdom!
Matthew Perry
March 18, 2007 at 3:19 am
Matt,
Absolutely. I will add you to mine too.
Chad
March 19, 2007 at 9:58 pm
Hi, Chad. Your blog looks very solid. I subscribed to your feed and will be checking it out.
Blessings,
Phil
March 24, 2007 at 6:52 pm
Thanks for blogrolling us. And I will be reading through your blog today and Live Blogrolling you at FIDE-O. Welcome to the crazy world of the theological blogosphere.
April 12, 2007 at 8:51 am
Chad, I’m loving your blog. Hey, if you had to pick an intro book for young men to be introduced to biblical theology, what would be your pick? Or picks? Can you give me a top 3? Thanks.
April 12, 2007 at 3:45 pm
Hi Kevin,
I am glad you are enjoying the blog.
Here are my recommendations.
1.) “Biblical Theology: Old and New Testaments,” Geerhardus Vos. Vos is the father of Reformed Biblical Theology. His book is forerunner to other BT books; however, his style is difficult at times and does not develop the NT quite to the depth he does with the OT.
2.) “According to Plan,” Grame Goldsworthy. This book is kinda the primer on BT. His “Trilogy” is also good and deals with BT, the book of Revelation, and Wisdom Literature. I would also suggest Mark Strom’s, ” The Symphony of Scripture.” His book follows the same ideas as Goldsworthy’s, but adds some fine points. The nice thing about both of these books is that they have discusson questions at the end of each chapter.
3.) “God’s Big Picture,” Vaughn Roberts. This book is even more simple than either Strom of Goldsworthy (only 160 pages). This book also has discussion questions.
4.) For preaching I would start with Goldsworthy’s book, “Preaching the Whole Bible as Christian Scripture.” Here Goldsworthy puts BT into practice for preaching. This book may be suited more for your own learning, rather than leading others.
I am assuming you are teaching those who have never been exposed to BT in a formal way, so the books are very basic, but very helpful. If you are looking for something more specific (e.g., Christ in the OT, prophets, kingship, etc), let me know I’ll provide some suggestions.
Thanks again for reading the blog and thanks for your feedback.
Chad
May 11, 2007 at 8:28 am
Chad,
I just found your site and added you to the alumni aggregator at SaidatSouthern.com
Tony Kummer
July 8, 2007 at 12:39 pm
I thoroughly enjoyed reading your position on “I’m a Calvinist but…”
You express the opinions of many.
July 11, 2007 at 9:27 pm
Chad,
Sorry to hear the latest on the church, but I’m lovin’ the blog and the updates on new stuff in BT. Press on, brother, and stay in touch. Let me know if you get in the Atlanta area.
God’s best,
Spencer
July 31, 2007 at 11:12 am
Chad,
If you were to purchase one or two commentaries on Exodus, what would they be? I’m about ready to start teaching through the book and would like a strong BT emphasis.
Thanks,
Mark Lugg
July 31, 2007 at 11:39 am
Mark,
Interesting you bring up Exodus. That book was my next subject for commentary recommendations. I’ll have it up by weeks end.
Chad
August 17, 2007 at 8:47 pm
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January 1, 2008 at 1:39 pm
Chad,
Any recommendations for a good book on the subject of Adoption in Christ?
Jesse
January 2, 2008 at 10:37 pm
See Trevor Burke’s book, “Adopted into God’s Family: Exploring a Pauline Metaphor” that is part of the New Studies in Biblical Theology series by IVP. You might also consider J. I. Packer’s, “Knowing God.” He has a short, but good section on adoption. Finally, I would read some good commentaries on books that speak about adoption, such as Galatians.
April 2, 2008 at 9:03 am
I recently got referred to your site through librarything.com. Did you happen to go to Grace University in Omaha, NE (or are you a different Chad Knudson)?
The reason I ask is because I graduated from that school myself before going on to further studies at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School. Just wondering if there was a connection…
April 2, 2008 at 6:15 pm
I am different Chad. Sorry. I went to Colorado Christian University and then Southern Seminary.
April 8, 2008 at 3:21 pm
hey brother, haven’t heard form you in a while. hope you’re doing well. love the new header! john
April 9, 2008 at 9:39 pm
Thanks John. Things are well, just very busy with a lot of things.