John McClean
John McClean teaches Systematic Theology at Christ College in Sydney, where he is Vice-Principal. After seven years as minister at Cowra, John has been teaching theology for the last 13 years. He is married to Elizabeth and they have two young adult children. The McCleans are members of Springwood-Winmalee Presbyterian Church and John is currently the interim-pastor for the Winmalee congregation. He has published a book on the theology of Wolfhart Pannenberg (From the Future, Paternoster, 2013 ) and a short introduction to Christian doctrine, (Real God for the Real World, Groundworks, 2014). He is part of the Gospel, Society and Culture Committee of the Presbyterian Church in NSW.
Don’t call God ‘Yahweh’
- John McClean •
- 2 May 2016
John McClean explains why he no longer calls God ‘Yahweh’.
The art of biblical interpretation: A history of what God does
- John McClean •
- 22 February 2016
In the ancient world, when a great king made a covenant with his people, the document included an account of history (scholars call it the historical prologue). The king underlined what he had done for his subjects, how he protected them, and so reminded them why they owed him loyalty.
The art of biblical interpretation: A book written for us
- John McClean •
- 23 October 2015
In the last post I argued that the best overall description of the Bible is the covenant book. The primary emphasis of the image is that the Bible is God’s word for us, his people. When we read it we are not eavesdropping on a message meant for someone else. We aren’t overreaching ourselves to know a God who is beyond us. It is meant for us, to sustain our relationship with God.
The art of biblical interpretation: A covenant book
- John McClean •
- 14 August 2015
In the ancient world, a covenant established a relationship of solidarity and loyalty. It was based on solemn promises, sealed with signs, and often regulated by a covenant document (the book of Deuteronomy is the fullest example in the Bible). The covenant document came from the lord of the covenant, stating who he was and how the relationship with his people had been established, and giving the conditions of the relationship.
The art of biblical interpretation: Inspiration and unity
- John McClean •
- 24 July 2015
We’ve looked at the implications of the doctrine of inspiration for reading the Bible. Since the Bible is God’s word, we don’t read it ‘just like any other book’. We reverence it as we revere God. We can’t understand the Bible without knowing the Author. We receive every part of the Bible as God’s word, no picking and choosing. This final discussion of inspiration focuses on the unity of the Bible.
The art of biblical interpretation: Inspiration and interaction
- John McClean •
- 6 July 2015
The third in this series on reading the Bible well. This time John looks at how knowing that God's word is his changes how we approach it.
The art of biblical interpretation: Inspiration and our attitude
- John McClean •
- 22 June 2015
The traditional Christian view of the Bible is that it is God’s word. Some churches recognize this by finishing each Bible reading with “This is the word of the Lord”. What does it mean for how we read the Bible?
The art of biblical interpretation: Not just like any book
- John McClean •
- 15 May 2015
If you visit GoThereFor then you almost certainly regard reading the Bible as an important activity. You are probably involved in helping other people read and understand it. You think that reading the Bible well matters. This is the first in a series of articles that will look at how
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