Musings are non-fiction writings focusing on the interaction of the Christian faith with the world. All items are available both to read in your browser and as a PDF document. If you wish to print any one of these articles and treatises, it is better to do so using the PDF documents. WolfHawke.com recommends using Nitro Reader to view the PDF documents.
Bible Study

Two tables containing a chronological list of when the books of the Bible were written, one for the Old Testament and one for the New. This can be printed and kept in the front of the Bible for easy reference.
Currents and Culture


Devotionals


Arising from the author's personal struggles with faith, this devotional takes a careful look at how both the Old and New Testaments define and describe faith. It also includes an excursus on the differences between Hebrew and Greek thought patterns.


This sermon provides an overview of what the Bible teaches about the Holy Spirit, with a special emphasis on what the marks of a Spirit-filled person are.

What is good about this day
fraught with suffering and pain?
When evil darkness holds sway,
Truth is rebuffed and cruelly slain?

How can one get to know God? The answer is surprisingly simple. Take a look at this brief treatise to find out more.

How should a Christian, who is after all, primarily a citizen of heaven act in this world? Paul gives six clear, concise directives in Philippians 4:1-9.

Much has been said and written about how there must be unity in the church of Jesus Christ, but especially since the Protestant Reformation, we see more division than unity. What does the Bible say about these two topics in regards to the local church? In this first part, J.M. Diener looks at what biblical unity in the local church means by studying John 17:20-23 and Ephesians 4:1-15.

Much has been said and written about how there must be unity in the church of Jesus Christ, but especially since the Protestant Reformation, we see more division than unity. What does the Bible say about these two topics in regards to the local church? In this second part, J.M. Diener looks at what the Bible says about division among believers, individually anc collectively, by looking at Matthew 18:15-17, 1 Corinthians 5:1-5, Revelation 2:14-15 and Acts 15:26-41. He also discusses what makes up the core of the Gospel as the touchstone for what makes good theology.
Scholarly Papers

Abstract: The greatest divisive force in Christianity are the various theological systems that exist among her adherents. An examination of the fundamental features of all theological systems that cause these divisions, “Beating the Systems” challenges the reader to hold the Bible as the greatest authority, to take a new view of their personal system and to display a biblical attitude towards those whose systems differ from theirs.

Abstract: One of the most controversial parts of the Deliverance Ministries' practices is their questioning of demons to be able to receive information they believe is pertinent to casting them out. This paper takes a look at Deuteronomy 18:10-11 and Isaiah 8:19-20, two of the most clear passages dealing with various forms of procuring special knowledge pertaining to the spiritual world, and compares them to some of the practices of the Deliverance Ministries' primary leaders.

Abstract: This paper takes a careful look at the presuppositions and hermeneutics of renowned feminist theologian Elisabeth Schüssler Fiorenza and then presents an Evangelical response to her writings.
