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Ryan M. McGraw
Curriculum Vitae
June 2016
EDUCATION
PhD (2010-December 2013; University of the Free State, Bloemfontein, South Africa).
This is under the auspices of the Jonathan Edwards Center at Yale University. My primary supervisors were
Dr. Ariaan Neele (Yale), Dr. Mark Jones, and Dr. Pieter DeVries. My title is, ‘A Heavenly Directory:’ Trinitarian
Piety, Public Worship, and a Reassessment of John Owen’s Theology, which is now published with Vandenhoeck &
Ruprecht in their Reformed Historical Theology series. This research included extensive reading in Latin
Reformed orthodox theology, including Owen, Wollebius, Voetius, Mastricht, Hoornbeeck, Ussher, Sibbes,
Cloppenburg, and others.
ThM (2006-2008; Greenville Presbyterian Theological Seminary, Taylors, SC)
Thesis in Reformed Worship under the mentorship of Dr. Joseph Pipa.
MDiv (2002-2005; Greenville Presbyterian Theological Seminary, Taylors, SC)
Class student body representative for three years.
BA, History (2000-2002; California State University, Fullerton)
Primary area of study in Early Modern England, with special emphasis on Puritanism.
1998-2000; Goldenwest College
General education
MINISTRY EXPERIENCE
Pastor of First Orthodox Presbyterian Church, Sunnyvale, CA (October 2012 – June 2015)
Pastor of Grace Presbyterian Church (PCA), Conway, SC (August 2006 – July 2012)
Pastoral Intern, Grace Presbyterian Church (PCA), Conway, SC (August 2005 – August 2006)
Pastoral Intern, Grace Presbyterian Church (PCA), Conway, SC (May 2004 – August 2004)
Pastoral Intern, Grace Presbyterian Church (PCA), Conway, SC (May 2004 – July 2004)
1998-2002 First Baptist Church of Garden Grove, Garden Grove, CA
This included many teaching and preaching responsibilities, visiting the elderly, homeless ministry,
discipleship, and counseling. I was elected by the elders of the local church and received by congregational
vote into these duties.
ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE
Professor of Systematic Theology, Greenville Presbyterian Theological Seminary (July 2016-present)
Associate Professor of Systematic Theology, Greenville Presbyterian Theological Seminary (July
2015-June 2016)
Adjunct Professor of Systematic Theology, Greenville Presbyterian Theological Seminary (September
2013-June 2015)
Supervisor for PhD Projects, Puritan Studies Program, John Wycliffe Theological Seminary, South Africa (December 2014-
Present)
Research Associate, University of the Free State, South Africa (December 2013-Present)
OTHER EXPERIENCE
Conferences
Conference on Baptism, Christ Church of the Carolinas, scheduled for Jan. 2017; John Owen Conference,
University of Apeldoorn, 2016); Conference on Personal Godliness, Orland Park OPC, IL, 2016; OPC
Presbytery of Northern California and Nevada, Family Camp, 2016; Greenville Presbyterian Theological
Seminary Spring Theology Conference (2016); Sioux Falls URC Conference on the Trinity and Personal
Godliness (2015); Local conference for Presbyterian Church (PCA), Alamagordo, NM (2015); First OPC SF
Thanksgiving Service (2014); Presbyterian Church of Brazil (Recife and Brazilia; (2014); Banner of Truth
(2013); OPC Presbytery of Northern California and Nevada, Women’s Retreat (2013); Puritan Reformed
Theological Seminary (2012); Greenville Presbyterian Theological Seminary (2011)
Upcoming: Reformation Conference, Gateshead England (Oct. 2017).
Ordination and Installation Services
Tony Garbarino (OPC NorCal/NA, 2014); Alan Dueck (OPC NorCal/NA, 2013); Kevin Medcalf (OPC
NorCal/NA, 2013); William Hill, Ruling Elder (Calvary PCA, 2013)
Editorial and Research Positions
2015 – Present – External reader for Puritan Reformed Journal
2013 – Present – External reader for Reformation Heritage Books
2015 – Present – Book review editor and contributor to meetthepuritans.com (an official site of The Alliance
of Confessing Evangelicals)
2014 – Present – External reader and consultant for the Journal of the History of Reformed Pietism
2013 – Present – Co-editor, with Joel Beeke, for a series entitled, Cultivating Biblical Godliness (Reformation
Heritage Books)
2011 – Present – Assistant Book Review Editor for Puritan Reformed Journal
I am responsible to contribute regular reviews to the journal. I also receive books for review from
various publishers, solicit authors, and edit for theological content.
Visiting Lecturer
2017 – GPTS Extension in conjunction with the EPCEW
2017 – Reformed Scholasticism Course for the PhD program at Puritan Reformed Theological
Seminary
2017 – Reformed Scholasticism Course for the DMin program at Heidelberg Theological Seminary
November 2010 – Puritan Reformed Theological Seminary
Intensive lecturing on Theology Proper.
Presbytery and General Assembly Involvement
2016 – Advisory Committee on Home Missions, OPC General Assembly
2014 – Special Appeals Committee, Complaint Against Monterey Bay session (OPC, Presbytery of NorCal
and NA)
2014 – Special Appeals Committee, Schindler Case (OPC, Presbytery of NorCal and NA)
2011-2012 – Candidates and Credentials Committee (PCA, Palmetto Presbytery)
I spend considerable time on the phone and in person mentoring candidates for the ministry. The committee
regularly assigned candidates with weak exams to myself on one or two other members of the committee to
provide guidance and direction. In addition, I was tasked with revising the written theological exam for the
Presbytery. I completed this task by collecting theological exams from the PCA General Assembly, multiple
presbyteries in the denomination, and from OPC presbyteries and systematizing the best of this material as
well as adding some of my own. This exam was adopted with minor modifications in early 2012.
2011-2012 – Committee on the Review of Presbytery Records (PCA, General Assembly)
Miscellaneous
August 2013 – September 2013 – Served as mentor to a pastoral intern (Caleb Nelson).
This included extensive co-operation and feedback. I also conducted extensive sermon evaluations in
conjunction with Caleb taking a distance course in Homiletics from GPTS.
2008-2012 – Appointed by GPTS to serve as a field mentor to student Kevan White.
2008-2011 – President of the GPTS alumni association
PUBLICATIONS
Books (All in print publications have been peer reviewed in print)
McGraw, R. M, Knowing the Trinity (forthcoming).
——. (Pending approval). The Rising Prominence of John Owen: Trajectories in Reformed
Orthodox Theology.
——. (2011). The Day of Worship: Reassessing the Christian Life in Light of the Sabbath. Grand
Rapids, MI: Reformation Heritage Books.
——. (2012a). By Good and Necessary Consequence. Grand Rapids, MI: Reformation Heritage
Books.
——. (2012b). John Owen on the Holy Spirit in Relation to the Trinity, the Humanity of Christ,
and the Believer. Beeke J. R. & Pipa J. A. (eds) The Beauty and Glory of the Holy Spirit, pp.
267–84. Grand Rapids.
——. (2013a). Christ’s Glory, Your Good: Salvation Planned, Promised, Accomplished, and
Applied.
——. (2013b). The Need for a Trinitarian Piety (Eph. 2:18). Joel R. Beeke (ed.) The Beauty and
Glory of the Father, pp. 141–53. Reformation Heritage Books: Grand Rapids.
——. (2014a). ‘A Heavenly Directory:’ Trinitarian Piety, Public Worship, and a Reassessment
of John Owen’s Theology. Reformed Historical Theology. Göttingen: Vandenhoeck &
Ruprecht.
——. (2014b). How Do Preaching and Corporate Prayer Work Together? Cultivating Biblical
Godliness. Grand Rapids, MI: Reformation Heritage Books.
——. (2014c). The Foundation of Communion with God: The Trinitarian Piety of John Owen.
Profiles in Reformed Spirituality. Grand Rapids, MI: Reformation Heritage Books.
——. (2014d). Todo o Conselho de Deus: Logica e Claramente Deduzio das Scriptura
(Translation into Portuguese of, By Good and Necessary Consequence). Brazil: Os
Puritanos.
——. (2014e). What is a Christian? Cultivating Biblical Godliness. Grand Rapids: Reformation
Heritage Books.
——. (2014f). What is a Christian? (English/Korean). Cultivating Biblical Godliness, Vol. 1.
Seoul, Republic of Korea: Word of Life Press.
——. (2015a). The Church of Christ by James Bannerman: Outlined and Abridged with Study
Questions. NY: Great Christian Books.
——. (2015b). Why Should I Deny Myself? Cultivating Biblical Godliness. Grand Rapids, MI:
Reformation Heritage Books.
——. (2016a). How Can I Remember and Practice the Bible? Cultivating Biblical Godliness.
Grand Rapids, MI: Reformation Heritage Books.
——. (2016b). How Should I Manage My Time? Cultivating Biblical Godliness. Grand Rapids,
MI: Reformation Heritage Books.
——. (2016c). Is the Trinity Practical? Cultivating Biblical Godliness. Grand Rapids, MI:
Reformation Heritage Books.
McGraw, R. M., & Speck, R. (2015). Is Church Membership Biblical? Cultivating Biblical
Godliness. Grand Rapids, MI: Reformation Heritage Books.
Articles (Partial List)
McGraw, R. M. (Forthcoming). The Threats of the Gospel: John Owen on What the Law/Gospel
Distinction is Not. Calvin Theological Journal.
——. (2009). Five Reasons Why the Sabbath was Designed for Worship. Puritan Reformed
Journal, 1/2: 218–25.
——. (2010a). A Pastor’s Analysis of Emphases in Preaching: Two False Dichotomies and Three
Conclusions. Puritan Reformed Journal, 2/1: 266–76.
——. (2010b). On Theological Writing. Puritan Reformed Journal, 2/2: 303–15.
——. (2010c). Thoughts on Using John Owen on Hebrews. Banner of Truth, 561: 13–6.
——. (2010d). William S. Plumer on Pastoral Writing. Puritan Reformed Journal, 2/2: 316–20.
——. (2011a). Principles of Sabbath Keeping: Jesus and Westminster. Puritan Reformed
Journal, 3/1: 316–27.
——. (2011b). Retaining Scripture in our Minds and Hearts. Puritan Reformed Journal, 3/2:
351–60.
——. (2012a). A Charge for a Victorious Ministry. The Banner of Truth, 587-588: 40–4.
——. (2012b). A Theology of Corporate Prayer: Preaching, Prayer Meetings, and You. Puritan
Reformed Journal, 4/2: 170–9.
——. (2012c). Continuing Education for Ministers: A Guide for Ministers and Congregations.
Puritan Reformed Journal, 4/1: 307–23.
——. (2012d). How to Prepare Spiritually for Ordination Exams. Ordained Servant, 21: 52–6.
——. (2012e). Redefining Systematic Theology? A Review Article of Richard C. Gamble’s The
Whole Counsel of God: Volume 1: God’s Mighty Acts in the Old Testament. Mid-America
Journal of Theology, 23: 139–50.
——. (2013a). A Debate Over the Validity of Roman Catholic Baptism with J.V. Fesko. The
Confessional Presbyterian, 9: 188–99.
——. (2013b). A Translation Franciscus Gomarus on Roman Catholic Baptism. The
Confessional Presbyterian, 9: 216–23.
——. (2013c). How to Prepare Spiritually for Ordination Exams. Puritan Reformed Journal, 5/1:
222–31.
——. (2013d). Shifting Paradigms in Reformed Systematic Theology: A Review Article of
Michael Horton’s The Christian Faith: A Theology for Pilgrims on the Way. Puritan
Reformed Journal, 5/2: 245–62.
——. (2013e). The Rising Prominence of John Owen: A Review Article of The Ashgate
Research Companion to John Owen’s Theology. Mid-America Journal of Theology, 24:
105–20.
——. (2014). How to Pray at Prayer Meetings. Ordained Servant.
——. (2015a). A Translation and Analysis of Johannes Wollebius’ Praecognita. The
Confessional Presbyterian Journal, 11: 226–33.
——. (2015b). Does the Trinity Really Matter?: A Layman’s Guide to John Owen’s Communion
with God. Credo, 5/4: 27–31.
——. (2015c). The Trinity and Christ’s Resurrection. New Horizons, 3–5.
——. (2015d). Trinitarian Doxology: Reassessing John Owen’s Contribution to Reformed
Orthodox Trinitarian Theology. Westminster Theological Journal, 77/2: 293–316.
——. (2015e). Trinitarian Doxology: Reassessing John Owen’s Contribution to Reformed
Orthodox Trinitarian Theology. Studia Historiae Ecclesiasticae, 41/2: 38–68.
——. (2016a). Catholic Retrieval and Theological Transformation: An Assessment of Michael
Allen and Scott R. Swain’s, Christian Dogmatics: Reformed Theology for the Church
Catholic. Westminster Theological Journal.
——. (2016b). Cultivating Chirst Honoring Speech in Church Courts (Proverbs 15:1-4).
Ordained Servant.
——. (2016c). The Foundation of the Old Testament: John Owen on Genesis 3:15 as a Window
into Reformed Orthodox Old Testament Exegesis. Journal of Reformed Theology, 10: 3–28.
——. (2016d). Toward a Biblical, Catholic, and Reformed Theology: An Assessment of John
Frame’s Systematic Theology: An Introduction to Christian Belief. Puritan Reformed
Journal.
——. (2016e). Walking Through Grief by Faith: Lessons from Lamentations 3:1-39. Puritan
Reformed Journal.
——. (2016f). What Should Sabbath Keeping Look Like and Why? The Confessional
Presbyterian Journal.
McGraw, R. M., & Speck, R. (2015). Is Church Membership Biblical? Ordained Servant.
Book Reviews (Incomplete List)
McGraw, R. M. (April 2-13). A Review of J. V. Fesko, Beyond Calvin: Union with Christ and
Justification in Early Modern Reformed Theology (1517-1700). Calvin Theological
Journal, 48/1: 161–3.
——. (2009a). A Review of Jay E. Adams, Keeping the Sabbath Today? Puritan Reformed
Journal, 1/2: 275–81.
——. (2009b). A Review of Robert Vasholz, Leviticus: A Mentor Commentary. Westminster
Theological Journal, 71/2: 495–7.
——. (2010a). A Review of Cornelis P. Veneme, Children at the Lord’s Table. Puritan Reformed
Journal, 2/2: 344–5.
——. (2010b). A Review of D. Martyn Lloyd-Jones, Living Water. Puritan Reformed Journal,
2/1: 370.
——. (2010c). A Review of Douglas F. Kelly, Systematic Theology Volume 1: The God Who Is:
The Holy Trinity. Westminster Theological Journal, 72/1: 193–7.
——. (2010d). A Review of Morton H. Smith, Systematic Theology. Puritan Reformed Journal,
2/1: 377–8.
——. (2011a). A Review of Andreas J. Kostenberger, A Theology of John’s Gospel and Letters.
Mid-America Journal of Theology, 22: 209–13.
——. (2011b). A Review of George Swinnock, The Fading of the Flesh and the Flourishinf of
Faith. Puritan Reformed Journal, 3/2: 402–3.
——. (2011c). A Review of Gordon J. Keddie, Christ’s Covenant and Your Life. Banner of
Truth, 579: 31–2.
——. (2011d). A Review of Jeff Pollard, Christian Modesty adn the Public Undressing of
America. Puritan Reformed Journal, 3/1: 387–8.
——. (2011e). A Review of John Carrick, The Preaching of Jonathan Edwards. Puritan
Reformed Journal, 3/2: 391–2.
——. (2011f). A Review of J. van Genderen and W. H. Velema, Concise Reformed Dogmatics.
Westminster Theological Journal, 73/1: 175–8.
——. (2011g). A Review of Wiliam Still, The Work of the Pastor. Puritan Reformed Journal,
3/1: 394–5.
——. (2011h). A Review of William Greenhill, Stop Loving the World. Puritan Reformed
Journal, 3/2: 393–4.
——. (2012a). A Review of Albert N. Martin, Preaching in the Holy Spirit. Modern Reformation,
21/4: 51–2.
——. (2012b). A Review of Brian J. Lee, Johannes Cocceius and the Exegetical Roots of Federal
Theology: Reformation Development in the Interpretation of Hebrews 7-10. Presbyterion,
38/2: 119–22.
——. (2012c). A Review of Cornelius van Til, The Defense of the Fatih, 4th ed. Puritan
Reformed Journal, 4/2: 248–52.
——. (2012d). A Review of James W. Beeke and Joel R. Beeke, Developing a Healthy Prayer
Life. Modern Reformation, 21/5: 57–8.
——. (2012e). A Review of Joel R. Beeke, Getting Back in the Race: The Cure for Backsliding.
The Banner of Truth, 591: 32.
——. (2012f). A Review of John D. Harvey, Annointed with the Spirit and Power: The Holy
Spirit’s Empowering Presence (Explorations in Biblical Theology). Puritan Reformed
Journal, 4/1: 334–6.
——. (2012g). A Review of John Flavel, Triumphing Over Sinful Fear, 4/1: 333–4.
——. (2012h). A Review of John Piper and D.A. Carson, The Pastor as Scholar and the Scholar
as Pastor: Reflections on Life and Ministry. Puritan Reformed Journal, 4/2: 243–5.
——. (2012i). A Review of Jon D. Payne, In the Splendor of Holiness: Rediscovery the Beauty
of Reformed Worship for the 21st Century. Puritan Reformed Journal, 4/1: 340–1.
——. (2012j). A Review of J. V. Fesko, The Fruit of the Spirit is . . . Puritan Reformed Journal,
4/2: 227–9.
——. (2012k). A Review of, Mark Jones, Why Heaven Kissed Earth: The Christology of the
Puritan Reformed Orthodox Theologian, Thomas Goodwin (1600-1680). Calvin
Theological Journal, 47/1: 159–62.
——. (2012l). A Review of Michael Brown, Christ and the Condition: The Covenant Theology
of Samuel Petto (1624-1711). Mid-America Journal of Theology, 23: 152–5.
——. (2012m). A Review of Philip Ryken and Michael Le Febvre, Our Triune God: Living in
the Love of the Three-in-One. Westminster Theological Journal, 74/2: 471–3.
——. (2012n). A Review of Thomas J. Nettles, James Petigru Boyce. Puritan Reformed Journal,
4/2: 241–3.
——. (2013a). A Review of Albert N. Martin, Grieving Hope and Solace: When a Loved one
Dies in Christ. Banner of Truth, 595: 29–30.
——. (2013b). A Review of Brannon Ellis, Calvin, Classical Trinitarianism, and the Aseity of
the Son. Mid-America Journal of Theology, 24: 240–4.
——. (2013c). A Review of Christopher Cleveland, Thomism in John Owen. Calvin Theological
Journal, 48/2: 344–5.
——. (2013d). A Review of Joel R. Beeke and Terry D. Slachter, Encouragement for Today’s
Pastors: Help from the Puritans. Banner of Truth, 596: 23.
——. (2013e). A Review of J. Stephen Yuille, Living Blessedly Forever: The Semon on the
Mount and the Piety of William Perkins. Puritan Reformed Journal, 5/1: 278–9.
——. (2013f). A Review of J.V. Fesko, A Christian’s Pocket Guide to Growing in Holiness:
Understanding Sanctification. Puritan Reformed Journal, 5/2: 267–8.
——. (2013g). A Review of Michael A.G. Haykin and Mark Jones (eds.), Drawn into
Controversie: Reformed Theological Diversity and Debates Within Seventeenth Century
British Puritanism. Puritan Reformed Journal, 5/2: 268–72.
——. (2013h). A Review of Rebecca VanDoodewaard, Uprooted: A Guide for Homesick
Christians. Banner of Truth, 601: 31–2.
——. (2013i). A Review of Robert Letham, The Christian’s Pocket Guide to Baptism: The Water
that Unites. Puritan Reformed Journal, 5/1: 268–70.
——. (2013j). A Review of Sarah Mortimer, Reason and Religion in the English Revolution: The
Challenge of Socinianism. Mid-America Journal of Theology, 24: 253–5.
——. (2013k). A Review of Starr Meade, Comforting Hearts, Teaching Minds: Family
Devotions Based on the Heidelberg Catechism. New Horizons, 21–2.
——. (2013l). A Review of William Schweitzer, God is a Communicative Being: Divine
Communicativeness and Harmony in the Theology of Jonathan Edwards. Puritan Reformed
Journal, 5/2: 278–81.
——. (2014a). A Review of Carl R. Trueman, The Creedal Imperative. Puritan Reformed
Journal, 6/1: 301–2.
——. (2014b). A Review of Catherine Stuart (ed.), Letters to Pastor’s Wives. Puritan Reformed
Journal, 6/2.
——. (2014c). A Review of Gilles Emery and Matthew Levering, The Oxford Handbook of the
Trinity. Puritan Reformed Journal, 6/1: 293–4.
——. (2014d). A Review of Guy Prentiss Waters, How Jesus Runs the Church. Puritan
Reformed Journal, 6/2: 376–7.
——. (2014e). A Review of Herman J. Selderhuis, A Companion to Reformed Orhodoxy. Mid-
America Journal of Theology, 25: 215–8.
——. (2014f). A Review of Jordan J. Ballor, David S. Systema, and Jason Zuidema, eds., Church
and School in Early Modern Protestantism. Puritan Reformed Journal, 6/2: 359–62.
——. (2014g). A Review of Selected Writings of Benjamin Morgan Palmer. Banner of Truth,
611-612: 61–2.
——. (2014h). A Review of Staci Eastin, The Organized Heart: A Woman’s Guide to
Conquering Chaos. Puritan Reformed Journal, 6/1: 292–3.
——. (2015a). A Review of Albert N. Martin, You Lift Me Up: Overcoming Ministry
Challenges. New Horizons, 21–2.
——. (2015b). A Review of Bernardinus de Moor, Continuous Commentary on Johannes
Marckius’ Didactico-Elenctic Compendium of Christian Theology. Banner of Truth, 625:
29–31.
——. (2015c). A Review of Chad B. Van Dixhoorn, Confessing the Faith: A Reader’s Guide to
the Westminster Confession of Faith. Puritan Reformed Journal, 7/2: 289–90.
——. (2015d). A Review of Emidio Campi, Shifting Patterns of Reformed Tradition. Puritan
Reformed Journal, 7/1: 311–2.
——. (2015e). A Review of Eric J. Alexander, Prayer: A Biblical Perspective. Puritan Reformed
Journal, 7/1: 305–6.
——. (2015f). A Review of Franciscus Junius, A Treatise of True Theology. Mid-America
Journal of Theology, 26: 241–2.
——. (2015g). A Review of Hunter Powell, The Crisis of British Protestantism: Church Power in
the Puritan Revolution 1638-1644. Ordained Servant.
——. (2015h). A Review of Jordan J. Ballor, Covenant Causality and Law: A Study in the
Theology of Wolfgang Musculus. Puritan Reformed Journal, 7/1: 306–7.
——. (2015i). A Review of Paul C. H. Lim, Mystery Unveiled: The Crisis of the Trinity in Early
Modern England. Journal of Reformed Theology, 9: 304–5.
——. (2015j). A Review of Rebecca VanDoodewaard, Your Future Other Half: It Matters Who
You Marry. New Horizons, 22.
——. (2015k). A Review of Sinclair B. Ferguson, The Trinitarian Devotion of John Owen.
Puritan Reformed Journal, 7/2: 276–7.
——. (2016a). A Review of Alan Harman, Preparation for Ministry. Puritan Reformed Journal,
8/1: 272–3.
——. (2016b). A Review of Andrew M. Leslie, The Light of Grace: John Owen on the Authority
of Scripture and Christian Faith. Calvin Theological Journal.
——. (2016c). A Review of Byung Soo Han, Symphonia Catholica: The Merger of Patristic and
Contemporary Sources in the Theological Method of Amandus Polanus (1561-1610).
Westminster Theological Journal.
——. (2016d). A Review of Christopher R. J. Holmes, The Holy Spirit. New Horizons.
——. (2016e). A Review of Cornelis P. Venema, The Lord’s Supper and the Popish Mass.
Banner of Truth, 31–2.
——. (2016f). A Review of Crawford Gribben, John Owen and English Puritanism: Experiences
of Defeat. Westminster Theological Journal.
——. (2016g). A Review of Donald Maclean, James Durham (1622-1658): And the Gospel Offer
in Its Seventeenth-Century Context. Mid-America Journal of Theology.
——. (2016h). A Review of J. V. Fesko, The Covenant of Redemption: Origins, Development,
and Reception. Calvin Theological Journal.
——. (2016i). A Review of Mark Jones, Knowing Christ. New Horizons.
——. (2016j). A Review of Matthew Barrett and Michael A. G. Haykin, Owen on the Christian
Life. New Horizons.
——. (2016k). A Review of Michael Allen and Scott R. Swain, Reformed Catholicity: The
Promise of Retrieval for Theology and Biblical Interpretation. Puritan Reformed Journal.
——. (2016l). A Review of Michael Kibbe, From Topic to Thesis. Ordained Servant.
——. (2016m). A Review of Michael Kibbe, From Topic to Thesis: A Guide to Theological
Research. Ordained Servant.
——. (2016n). A Review of Peter Opitz, ed., The Myth of the Reformation. Puritan Reformed
Journal, 8/1: 279–80.
——. (2016o). A Review of Stephen Casselli, Divine Rule Maintained. Ordained Servant.
——. (2016p). A Review of Synopsis Purioris Theologiae = Synopsis of a Purer Theology. Mid-
America Journal of Theology.
——. (2016q). A Review of The Oxford Handbook of Martin Luther’s Theology. Puritan
Reformed Journal, 8/1: 277–9.
——. (2016r). A Review of Wes Bredenhof, To Win Our Neighbors for Christ: The Missiology
of the Three Forms of Unity. Mid-America Journal of Theology.
——. (n.d.). A Review of J. V. Fesko, The Theology of the Westminster Confession of Faith.
Journal of the History of Reformed Pietism.
——. (n.d.). A Review of Martin I. Klauber, The Theology of the French Reformed Churches:
From Henry IV to the Revocation of the Edict of Nantes. Calvin Theological Journal.
——. (n.d.). A Review of Murray Capill, The Heart is the Target: Preaching Practical
Application from Every Text. Banner of Truth.
——. (n.d.). A Review of Randall J. Pederson, Unity and Diversity: English Puritans and the
Puritan Reformation 1603-1689. Calvin Theological Journal.
——. (n.d.). A Review of Willem van Vlastiuin, Be Renewed: A Theology of Personal Renewal.
Journal of the History of Reformed Pietism.
REFERENCES
Adriaan C. Neele – Co-director of the Jonathan Edwards Center, Yale, and director of the Jonathan Edwards
Center, Africa. PhD supervisor and promoter.
Email: adriaan.neele@yale.edu; or, neeleac@ufs.ac.za
Phone: 203-432-5340
Mark Jones – PCA minister in Vancouver, friend, and PhD supervisor.
Email: mark.jones.leiden@gmail.com
Phone: 778-999-7024
Joel R. Beeke – President of Puritan Reformed Theological Seminary. Friend and co-editor of the Cultivating
Biblical Godliness series.
Email: joel.beeke@prts.edu
Phone: 616-977-0599 (PRTS)

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Ryan M. McGraw's CV and Academic History

  • 1. Ryan M. McGraw Curriculum Vitae June 2016 EDUCATION PhD (2010-December 2013; University of the Free State, Bloemfontein, South Africa). This is under the auspices of the Jonathan Edwards Center at Yale University. My primary supervisors were Dr. Ariaan Neele (Yale), Dr. Mark Jones, and Dr. Pieter DeVries. My title is, ‘A Heavenly Directory:’ Trinitarian Piety, Public Worship, and a Reassessment of John Owen’s Theology, which is now published with Vandenhoeck & Ruprecht in their Reformed Historical Theology series. This research included extensive reading in Latin Reformed orthodox theology, including Owen, Wollebius, Voetius, Mastricht, Hoornbeeck, Ussher, Sibbes, Cloppenburg, and others. ThM (2006-2008; Greenville Presbyterian Theological Seminary, Taylors, SC) Thesis in Reformed Worship under the mentorship of Dr. Joseph Pipa. MDiv (2002-2005; Greenville Presbyterian Theological Seminary, Taylors, SC) Class student body representative for three years. BA, History (2000-2002; California State University, Fullerton) Primary area of study in Early Modern England, with special emphasis on Puritanism. 1998-2000; Goldenwest College General education MINISTRY EXPERIENCE Pastor of First Orthodox Presbyterian Church, Sunnyvale, CA (October 2012 – June 2015) Pastor of Grace Presbyterian Church (PCA), Conway, SC (August 2006 – July 2012) Pastoral Intern, Grace Presbyterian Church (PCA), Conway, SC (August 2005 – August 2006) Pastoral Intern, Grace Presbyterian Church (PCA), Conway, SC (May 2004 – August 2004) Pastoral Intern, Grace Presbyterian Church (PCA), Conway, SC (May 2004 – July 2004) 1998-2002 First Baptist Church of Garden Grove, Garden Grove, CA This included many teaching and preaching responsibilities, visiting the elderly, homeless ministry, discipleship, and counseling. I was elected by the elders of the local church and received by congregational vote into these duties. ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE Professor of Systematic Theology, Greenville Presbyterian Theological Seminary (July 2016-present)
  • 2. Associate Professor of Systematic Theology, Greenville Presbyterian Theological Seminary (July 2015-June 2016) Adjunct Professor of Systematic Theology, Greenville Presbyterian Theological Seminary (September 2013-June 2015) Supervisor for PhD Projects, Puritan Studies Program, John Wycliffe Theological Seminary, South Africa (December 2014- Present) Research Associate, University of the Free State, South Africa (December 2013-Present) OTHER EXPERIENCE Conferences Conference on Baptism, Christ Church of the Carolinas, scheduled for Jan. 2017; John Owen Conference, University of Apeldoorn, 2016); Conference on Personal Godliness, Orland Park OPC, IL, 2016; OPC Presbytery of Northern California and Nevada, Family Camp, 2016; Greenville Presbyterian Theological Seminary Spring Theology Conference (2016); Sioux Falls URC Conference on the Trinity and Personal Godliness (2015); Local conference for Presbyterian Church (PCA), Alamagordo, NM (2015); First OPC SF Thanksgiving Service (2014); Presbyterian Church of Brazil (Recife and Brazilia; (2014); Banner of Truth (2013); OPC Presbytery of Northern California and Nevada, Women’s Retreat (2013); Puritan Reformed Theological Seminary (2012); Greenville Presbyterian Theological Seminary (2011) Upcoming: Reformation Conference, Gateshead England (Oct. 2017). Ordination and Installation Services Tony Garbarino (OPC NorCal/NA, 2014); Alan Dueck (OPC NorCal/NA, 2013); Kevin Medcalf (OPC NorCal/NA, 2013); William Hill, Ruling Elder (Calvary PCA, 2013) Editorial and Research Positions 2015 – Present – External reader for Puritan Reformed Journal 2013 – Present – External reader for Reformation Heritage Books 2015 – Present – Book review editor and contributor to meetthepuritans.com (an official site of The Alliance of Confessing Evangelicals) 2014 – Present – External reader and consultant for the Journal of the History of Reformed Pietism 2013 – Present – Co-editor, with Joel Beeke, for a series entitled, Cultivating Biblical Godliness (Reformation Heritage Books) 2011 – Present – Assistant Book Review Editor for Puritan Reformed Journal I am responsible to contribute regular reviews to the journal. I also receive books for review from various publishers, solicit authors, and edit for theological content. Visiting Lecturer 2017 – GPTS Extension in conjunction with the EPCEW
  • 3. 2017 – Reformed Scholasticism Course for the PhD program at Puritan Reformed Theological Seminary 2017 – Reformed Scholasticism Course for the DMin program at Heidelberg Theological Seminary November 2010 – Puritan Reformed Theological Seminary Intensive lecturing on Theology Proper. Presbytery and General Assembly Involvement 2016 – Advisory Committee on Home Missions, OPC General Assembly 2014 – Special Appeals Committee, Complaint Against Monterey Bay session (OPC, Presbytery of NorCal and NA) 2014 – Special Appeals Committee, Schindler Case (OPC, Presbytery of NorCal and NA) 2011-2012 – Candidates and Credentials Committee (PCA, Palmetto Presbytery) I spend considerable time on the phone and in person mentoring candidates for the ministry. The committee regularly assigned candidates with weak exams to myself on one or two other members of the committee to provide guidance and direction. In addition, I was tasked with revising the written theological exam for the Presbytery. I completed this task by collecting theological exams from the PCA General Assembly, multiple presbyteries in the denomination, and from OPC presbyteries and systematizing the best of this material as well as adding some of my own. This exam was adopted with minor modifications in early 2012. 2011-2012 – Committee on the Review of Presbytery Records (PCA, General Assembly) Miscellaneous August 2013 – September 2013 – Served as mentor to a pastoral intern (Caleb Nelson). This included extensive co-operation and feedback. I also conducted extensive sermon evaluations in conjunction with Caleb taking a distance course in Homiletics from GPTS. 2008-2012 – Appointed by GPTS to serve as a field mentor to student Kevan White. 2008-2011 – President of the GPTS alumni association PUBLICATIONS Books (All in print publications have been peer reviewed in print) McGraw, R. M, Knowing the Trinity (forthcoming). ——. (Pending approval). The Rising Prominence of John Owen: Trajectories in Reformed Orthodox Theology. ——. (2011). The Day of Worship: Reassessing the Christian Life in Light of the Sabbath. Grand Rapids, MI: Reformation Heritage Books. ——. (2012a). By Good and Necessary Consequence. Grand Rapids, MI: Reformation Heritage Books.
  • 4. ——. (2012b). John Owen on the Holy Spirit in Relation to the Trinity, the Humanity of Christ, and the Believer. Beeke J. R. & Pipa J. A. (eds) The Beauty and Glory of the Holy Spirit, pp. 267–84. Grand Rapids. ——. (2013a). Christ’s Glory, Your Good: Salvation Planned, Promised, Accomplished, and Applied. ——. (2013b). The Need for a Trinitarian Piety (Eph. 2:18). Joel R. Beeke (ed.) The Beauty and Glory of the Father, pp. 141–53. Reformation Heritage Books: Grand Rapids. ——. (2014a). ‘A Heavenly Directory:’ Trinitarian Piety, Public Worship, and a Reassessment of John Owen’s Theology. Reformed Historical Theology. Göttingen: Vandenhoeck & Ruprecht. ——. (2014b). How Do Preaching and Corporate Prayer Work Together? Cultivating Biblical Godliness. Grand Rapids, MI: Reformation Heritage Books. ——. (2014c). The Foundation of Communion with God: The Trinitarian Piety of John Owen. Profiles in Reformed Spirituality. Grand Rapids, MI: Reformation Heritage Books. ——. (2014d). Todo o Conselho de Deus: Logica e Claramente Deduzio das Scriptura (Translation into Portuguese of, By Good and Necessary Consequence). Brazil: Os Puritanos. ——. (2014e). What is a Christian? Cultivating Biblical Godliness. Grand Rapids: Reformation Heritage Books. ——. (2014f). What is a Christian? (English/Korean). Cultivating Biblical Godliness, Vol. 1. Seoul, Republic of Korea: Word of Life Press. ——. (2015a). The Church of Christ by James Bannerman: Outlined and Abridged with Study Questions. NY: Great Christian Books. ——. (2015b). Why Should I Deny Myself? Cultivating Biblical Godliness. Grand Rapids, MI: Reformation Heritage Books. ——. (2016a). How Can I Remember and Practice the Bible? Cultivating Biblical Godliness. Grand Rapids, MI: Reformation Heritage Books. ——. (2016b). How Should I Manage My Time? Cultivating Biblical Godliness. Grand Rapids, MI: Reformation Heritage Books. ——. (2016c). Is the Trinity Practical? Cultivating Biblical Godliness. Grand Rapids, MI: Reformation Heritage Books. McGraw, R. M., & Speck, R. (2015). Is Church Membership Biblical? Cultivating Biblical Godliness. Grand Rapids, MI: Reformation Heritage Books. Articles (Partial List) McGraw, R. M. (Forthcoming). The Threats of the Gospel: John Owen on What the Law/Gospel Distinction is Not. Calvin Theological Journal. ——. (2009). Five Reasons Why the Sabbath was Designed for Worship. Puritan Reformed Journal, 1/2: 218–25. ——. (2010a). A Pastor’s Analysis of Emphases in Preaching: Two False Dichotomies and Three Conclusions. Puritan Reformed Journal, 2/1: 266–76. ——. (2010b). On Theological Writing. Puritan Reformed Journal, 2/2: 303–15. ——. (2010c). Thoughts on Using John Owen on Hebrews. Banner of Truth, 561: 13–6. ——. (2010d). William S. Plumer on Pastoral Writing. Puritan Reformed Journal, 2/2: 316–20.
  • 5. ——. (2011a). Principles of Sabbath Keeping: Jesus and Westminster. Puritan Reformed Journal, 3/1: 316–27. ——. (2011b). Retaining Scripture in our Minds and Hearts. Puritan Reformed Journal, 3/2: 351–60. ——. (2012a). A Charge for a Victorious Ministry. The Banner of Truth, 587-588: 40–4. ——. (2012b). A Theology of Corporate Prayer: Preaching, Prayer Meetings, and You. Puritan Reformed Journal, 4/2: 170–9. ——. (2012c). Continuing Education for Ministers: A Guide for Ministers and Congregations. Puritan Reformed Journal, 4/1: 307–23. ——. (2012d). How to Prepare Spiritually for Ordination Exams. Ordained Servant, 21: 52–6. ——. (2012e). Redefining Systematic Theology? A Review Article of Richard C. Gamble’s The Whole Counsel of God: Volume 1: God’s Mighty Acts in the Old Testament. Mid-America Journal of Theology, 23: 139–50. ——. (2013a). A Debate Over the Validity of Roman Catholic Baptism with J.V. Fesko. The Confessional Presbyterian, 9: 188–99. ——. (2013b). A Translation Franciscus Gomarus on Roman Catholic Baptism. The Confessional Presbyterian, 9: 216–23. ——. (2013c). How to Prepare Spiritually for Ordination Exams. Puritan Reformed Journal, 5/1: 222–31. ——. (2013d). Shifting Paradigms in Reformed Systematic Theology: A Review Article of Michael Horton’s The Christian Faith: A Theology for Pilgrims on the Way. Puritan Reformed Journal, 5/2: 245–62. ——. (2013e). The Rising Prominence of John Owen: A Review Article of The Ashgate Research Companion to John Owen’s Theology. Mid-America Journal of Theology, 24: 105–20. ——. (2014). How to Pray at Prayer Meetings. Ordained Servant. ——. (2015a). A Translation and Analysis of Johannes Wollebius’ Praecognita. The Confessional Presbyterian Journal, 11: 226–33. ——. (2015b). Does the Trinity Really Matter?: A Layman’s Guide to John Owen’s Communion with God. Credo, 5/4: 27–31. ——. (2015c). The Trinity and Christ’s Resurrection. New Horizons, 3–5. ——. (2015d). Trinitarian Doxology: Reassessing John Owen’s Contribution to Reformed Orthodox Trinitarian Theology. Westminster Theological Journal, 77/2: 293–316. ——. (2015e). Trinitarian Doxology: Reassessing John Owen’s Contribution to Reformed Orthodox Trinitarian Theology. Studia Historiae Ecclesiasticae, 41/2: 38–68. ——. (2016a). Catholic Retrieval and Theological Transformation: An Assessment of Michael Allen and Scott R. Swain’s, Christian Dogmatics: Reformed Theology for the Church Catholic. Westminster Theological Journal. ——. (2016b). Cultivating Chirst Honoring Speech in Church Courts (Proverbs 15:1-4). Ordained Servant. ——. (2016c). The Foundation of the Old Testament: John Owen on Genesis 3:15 as a Window into Reformed Orthodox Old Testament Exegesis. Journal of Reformed Theology, 10: 3–28. ——. (2016d). Toward a Biblical, Catholic, and Reformed Theology: An Assessment of John Frame’s Systematic Theology: An Introduction to Christian Belief. Puritan Reformed Journal.
  • 6. ——. (2016e). Walking Through Grief by Faith: Lessons from Lamentations 3:1-39. Puritan Reformed Journal. ——. (2016f). What Should Sabbath Keeping Look Like and Why? The Confessional Presbyterian Journal. McGraw, R. M., & Speck, R. (2015). Is Church Membership Biblical? Ordained Servant. Book Reviews (Incomplete List) McGraw, R. M. (April 2-13). A Review of J. V. Fesko, Beyond Calvin: Union with Christ and Justification in Early Modern Reformed Theology (1517-1700). Calvin Theological Journal, 48/1: 161–3. ——. (2009a). A Review of Jay E. Adams, Keeping the Sabbath Today? Puritan Reformed Journal, 1/2: 275–81. ——. (2009b). A Review of Robert Vasholz, Leviticus: A Mentor Commentary. Westminster Theological Journal, 71/2: 495–7. ——. (2010a). A Review of Cornelis P. Veneme, Children at the Lord’s Table. Puritan Reformed Journal, 2/2: 344–5. ——. (2010b). A Review of D. Martyn Lloyd-Jones, Living Water. Puritan Reformed Journal, 2/1: 370. ——. (2010c). A Review of Douglas F. Kelly, Systematic Theology Volume 1: The God Who Is: The Holy Trinity. Westminster Theological Journal, 72/1: 193–7. ——. (2010d). A Review of Morton H. Smith, Systematic Theology. Puritan Reformed Journal, 2/1: 377–8. ——. (2011a). A Review of Andreas J. Kostenberger, A Theology of John’s Gospel and Letters. Mid-America Journal of Theology, 22: 209–13. ——. (2011b). A Review of George Swinnock, The Fading of the Flesh and the Flourishinf of Faith. Puritan Reformed Journal, 3/2: 402–3. ——. (2011c). A Review of Gordon J. Keddie, Christ’s Covenant and Your Life. Banner of Truth, 579: 31–2. ——. (2011d). A Review of Jeff Pollard, Christian Modesty adn the Public Undressing of America. Puritan Reformed Journal, 3/1: 387–8. ——. (2011e). A Review of John Carrick, The Preaching of Jonathan Edwards. Puritan Reformed Journal, 3/2: 391–2. ——. (2011f). A Review of J. van Genderen and W. H. Velema, Concise Reformed Dogmatics. Westminster Theological Journal, 73/1: 175–8. ——. (2011g). A Review of Wiliam Still, The Work of the Pastor. Puritan Reformed Journal, 3/1: 394–5. ——. (2011h). A Review of William Greenhill, Stop Loving the World. Puritan Reformed Journal, 3/2: 393–4. ——. (2012a). A Review of Albert N. Martin, Preaching in the Holy Spirit. Modern Reformation, 21/4: 51–2. ——. (2012b). A Review of Brian J. Lee, Johannes Cocceius and the Exegetical Roots of Federal Theology: Reformation Development in the Interpretation of Hebrews 7-10. Presbyterion, 38/2: 119–22. ——. (2012c). A Review of Cornelius van Til, The Defense of the Fatih, 4th ed. Puritan Reformed Journal, 4/2: 248–52.
  • 7. ——. (2012d). A Review of James W. Beeke and Joel R. Beeke, Developing a Healthy Prayer Life. Modern Reformation, 21/5: 57–8. ——. (2012e). A Review of Joel R. Beeke, Getting Back in the Race: The Cure for Backsliding. The Banner of Truth, 591: 32. ——. (2012f). A Review of John D. Harvey, Annointed with the Spirit and Power: The Holy Spirit’s Empowering Presence (Explorations in Biblical Theology). Puritan Reformed Journal, 4/1: 334–6. ——. (2012g). A Review of John Flavel, Triumphing Over Sinful Fear, 4/1: 333–4. ——. (2012h). A Review of John Piper and D.A. Carson, The Pastor as Scholar and the Scholar as Pastor: Reflections on Life and Ministry. Puritan Reformed Journal, 4/2: 243–5. ——. (2012i). A Review of Jon D. Payne, In the Splendor of Holiness: Rediscovery the Beauty of Reformed Worship for the 21st Century. Puritan Reformed Journal, 4/1: 340–1. ——. (2012j). A Review of J. V. Fesko, The Fruit of the Spirit is . . . Puritan Reformed Journal, 4/2: 227–9. ——. (2012k). A Review of, Mark Jones, Why Heaven Kissed Earth: The Christology of the Puritan Reformed Orthodox Theologian, Thomas Goodwin (1600-1680). Calvin Theological Journal, 47/1: 159–62. ——. (2012l). A Review of Michael Brown, Christ and the Condition: The Covenant Theology of Samuel Petto (1624-1711). Mid-America Journal of Theology, 23: 152–5. ——. (2012m). A Review of Philip Ryken and Michael Le Febvre, Our Triune God: Living in the Love of the Three-in-One. Westminster Theological Journal, 74/2: 471–3. ——. (2012n). A Review of Thomas J. Nettles, James Petigru Boyce. Puritan Reformed Journal, 4/2: 241–3. ——. (2013a). A Review of Albert N. Martin, Grieving Hope and Solace: When a Loved one Dies in Christ. Banner of Truth, 595: 29–30. ——. (2013b). A Review of Brannon Ellis, Calvin, Classical Trinitarianism, and the Aseity of the Son. Mid-America Journal of Theology, 24: 240–4. ——. (2013c). A Review of Christopher Cleveland, Thomism in John Owen. Calvin Theological Journal, 48/2: 344–5. ——. (2013d). A Review of Joel R. Beeke and Terry D. Slachter, Encouragement for Today’s Pastors: Help from the Puritans. Banner of Truth, 596: 23. ——. (2013e). A Review of J. Stephen Yuille, Living Blessedly Forever: The Semon on the Mount and the Piety of William Perkins. Puritan Reformed Journal, 5/1: 278–9. ——. (2013f). A Review of J.V. Fesko, A Christian’s Pocket Guide to Growing in Holiness: Understanding Sanctification. Puritan Reformed Journal, 5/2: 267–8. ——. (2013g). A Review of Michael A.G. Haykin and Mark Jones (eds.), Drawn into Controversie: Reformed Theological Diversity and Debates Within Seventeenth Century British Puritanism. Puritan Reformed Journal, 5/2: 268–72. ——. (2013h). A Review of Rebecca VanDoodewaard, Uprooted: A Guide for Homesick Christians. Banner of Truth, 601: 31–2. ——. (2013i). A Review of Robert Letham, The Christian’s Pocket Guide to Baptism: The Water that Unites. Puritan Reformed Journal, 5/1: 268–70. ——. (2013j). A Review of Sarah Mortimer, Reason and Religion in the English Revolution: The Challenge of Socinianism. Mid-America Journal of Theology, 24: 253–5. ——. (2013k). A Review of Starr Meade, Comforting Hearts, Teaching Minds: Family Devotions Based on the Heidelberg Catechism. New Horizons, 21–2.
  • 8. ——. (2013l). A Review of William Schweitzer, God is a Communicative Being: Divine Communicativeness and Harmony in the Theology of Jonathan Edwards. Puritan Reformed Journal, 5/2: 278–81. ——. (2014a). A Review of Carl R. Trueman, The Creedal Imperative. Puritan Reformed Journal, 6/1: 301–2. ——. (2014b). A Review of Catherine Stuart (ed.), Letters to Pastor’s Wives. Puritan Reformed Journal, 6/2. ——. (2014c). A Review of Gilles Emery and Matthew Levering, The Oxford Handbook of the Trinity. Puritan Reformed Journal, 6/1: 293–4. ——. (2014d). A Review of Guy Prentiss Waters, How Jesus Runs the Church. Puritan Reformed Journal, 6/2: 376–7. ——. (2014e). A Review of Herman J. Selderhuis, A Companion to Reformed Orhodoxy. Mid- America Journal of Theology, 25: 215–8. ——. (2014f). A Review of Jordan J. Ballor, David S. Systema, and Jason Zuidema, eds., Church and School in Early Modern Protestantism. Puritan Reformed Journal, 6/2: 359–62. ——. (2014g). A Review of Selected Writings of Benjamin Morgan Palmer. Banner of Truth, 611-612: 61–2. ——. (2014h). A Review of Staci Eastin, The Organized Heart: A Woman’s Guide to Conquering Chaos. Puritan Reformed Journal, 6/1: 292–3. ——. (2015a). A Review of Albert N. Martin, You Lift Me Up: Overcoming Ministry Challenges. New Horizons, 21–2. ——. (2015b). A Review of Bernardinus de Moor, Continuous Commentary on Johannes Marckius’ Didactico-Elenctic Compendium of Christian Theology. Banner of Truth, 625: 29–31. ——. (2015c). A Review of Chad B. Van Dixhoorn, Confessing the Faith: A Reader’s Guide to the Westminster Confession of Faith. Puritan Reformed Journal, 7/2: 289–90. ——. (2015d). A Review of Emidio Campi, Shifting Patterns of Reformed Tradition. Puritan Reformed Journal, 7/1: 311–2. ——. (2015e). A Review of Eric J. Alexander, Prayer: A Biblical Perspective. Puritan Reformed Journal, 7/1: 305–6. ——. (2015f). A Review of Franciscus Junius, A Treatise of True Theology. Mid-America Journal of Theology, 26: 241–2. ——. (2015g). A Review of Hunter Powell, The Crisis of British Protestantism: Church Power in the Puritan Revolution 1638-1644. Ordained Servant. ——. (2015h). A Review of Jordan J. Ballor, Covenant Causality and Law: A Study in the Theology of Wolfgang Musculus. Puritan Reformed Journal, 7/1: 306–7. ——. (2015i). A Review of Paul C. H. Lim, Mystery Unveiled: The Crisis of the Trinity in Early Modern England. Journal of Reformed Theology, 9: 304–5. ——. (2015j). A Review of Rebecca VanDoodewaard, Your Future Other Half: It Matters Who You Marry. New Horizons, 22. ——. (2015k). A Review of Sinclair B. Ferguson, The Trinitarian Devotion of John Owen. Puritan Reformed Journal, 7/2: 276–7. ——. (2016a). A Review of Alan Harman, Preparation for Ministry. Puritan Reformed Journal, 8/1: 272–3. ——. (2016b). A Review of Andrew M. Leslie, The Light of Grace: John Owen on the Authority of Scripture and Christian Faith. Calvin Theological Journal.
  • 9. ——. (2016c). A Review of Byung Soo Han, Symphonia Catholica: The Merger of Patristic and Contemporary Sources in the Theological Method of Amandus Polanus (1561-1610). Westminster Theological Journal. ——. (2016d). A Review of Christopher R. J. Holmes, The Holy Spirit. New Horizons. ——. (2016e). A Review of Cornelis P. Venema, The Lord’s Supper and the Popish Mass. Banner of Truth, 31–2. ——. (2016f). A Review of Crawford Gribben, John Owen and English Puritanism: Experiences of Defeat. Westminster Theological Journal. ——. (2016g). A Review of Donald Maclean, James Durham (1622-1658): And the Gospel Offer in Its Seventeenth-Century Context. Mid-America Journal of Theology. ——. (2016h). A Review of J. V. Fesko, The Covenant of Redemption: Origins, Development, and Reception. Calvin Theological Journal. ——. (2016i). A Review of Mark Jones, Knowing Christ. New Horizons. ——. (2016j). A Review of Matthew Barrett and Michael A. G. Haykin, Owen on the Christian Life. New Horizons. ——. (2016k). A Review of Michael Allen and Scott R. Swain, Reformed Catholicity: The Promise of Retrieval for Theology and Biblical Interpretation. Puritan Reformed Journal. ——. (2016l). A Review of Michael Kibbe, From Topic to Thesis. Ordained Servant. ——. (2016m). A Review of Michael Kibbe, From Topic to Thesis: A Guide to Theological Research. Ordained Servant. ——. (2016n). A Review of Peter Opitz, ed., The Myth of the Reformation. Puritan Reformed Journal, 8/1: 279–80. ——. (2016o). A Review of Stephen Casselli, Divine Rule Maintained. Ordained Servant. ——. (2016p). A Review of Synopsis Purioris Theologiae = Synopsis of a Purer Theology. Mid- America Journal of Theology. ——. (2016q). A Review of The Oxford Handbook of Martin Luther’s Theology. Puritan Reformed Journal, 8/1: 277–9. ——. (2016r). A Review of Wes Bredenhof, To Win Our Neighbors for Christ: The Missiology of the Three Forms of Unity. Mid-America Journal of Theology. ——. (n.d.). A Review of J. V. Fesko, The Theology of the Westminster Confession of Faith. Journal of the History of Reformed Pietism. ——. (n.d.). A Review of Martin I. Klauber, The Theology of the French Reformed Churches: From Henry IV to the Revocation of the Edict of Nantes. Calvin Theological Journal. ——. (n.d.). A Review of Murray Capill, The Heart is the Target: Preaching Practical Application from Every Text. Banner of Truth. ——. (n.d.). A Review of Randall J. Pederson, Unity and Diversity: English Puritans and the Puritan Reformation 1603-1689. Calvin Theological Journal. ——. (n.d.). A Review of Willem van Vlastiuin, Be Renewed: A Theology of Personal Renewal. Journal of the History of Reformed Pietism. REFERENCES Adriaan C. Neele – Co-director of the Jonathan Edwards Center, Yale, and director of the Jonathan Edwards Center, Africa. PhD supervisor and promoter. Email: adriaan.neele@yale.edu; or, neeleac@ufs.ac.za Phone: 203-432-5340
  • 10. Mark Jones – PCA minister in Vancouver, friend, and PhD supervisor. Email: mark.jones.leiden@gmail.com Phone: 778-999-7024 Joel R. Beeke – President of Puritan Reformed Theological Seminary. Friend and co-editor of the Cultivating Biblical Godliness series. Email: joel.beeke@prts.edu Phone: 616-977-0599 (PRTS)