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Eric Redmond

Eric Redmond

Professor of Bible and Executive Director of the MTS Center for Compelling Biblical Preaching
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  • Department:
    Bible and Theology
  • Location:
    Chicago
  • School:
    Undergraduate in Chicago
  • Position:
    Teaching
  • Start Date:
    January 2015
  • Educational Background:

    BA, Washington Bible College, Lanham, MD (1991)
    ThM, Dallas Theological Seminary, Dallas, TX (1997)
    PhD, Capital Seminary and Graduate School (2019)

  • Publications:

    Books

    Mark: Focus on the Bible Commentary. Christian Focus, 2024

    Say It! Celebrating Expository Preaching in the African American Tradition. Chicago: Moody, 2020.

    Christ-Centered Exposition: Jonah. Nashville: B&H Academic, 2016.

    Ephesians: A 12-Week Study, the Knowing the Bible Series. Wheaton: Crossway, 2016.

    Articles

    "Galatians," in The New Testament in Color, Downers Grove, IL: IVP Academic, 2024. 

    “The Use of Psalm 68 in Ephesians 4: A Typological Approach Toward a Solution,” Southeastern Theological Review 13.2 (Fall 2022): 3-13. 

    “Introduction to Ephesians,” The Tyndale House Greek New Testament (THGNT), Readers Edition. Wheaton: Crossway, 2023. 

    “Embracing the Other to the Glory of God: A Pre-Justice Idea (with Some Help from Invisible Man),” in Confronting Racial Injustice. Eugene, OR: Wipf and Stock, 2023.

    "Galatians," in The New Testament in Color, Downers Grove, IL: IVP Academic, 2024.

    “The Use of Psalm 68 in Ephesians 4: A Typological Approach Toward a Solution,” Southeastern Theological Review 13.2 (Fall 2022): 3-13. 

    "The Very Right of God: The Meaning of Luke 13:1-9, and Criticism(s) of John Piper's View of the Role of God in Tragedy." In The Theory and Practice of Biblical Hermeneutics: Essays in Honor of Elliott E. Johnson by H. Wayne House and Forrest S. Weiland. Silverton: Lampion Press, 2015.

    "Mk. 11:1-9," "Jn. 14:15-26," "Jn. 16:4-15," and "Jn. 20:19-23." In UMI Precepts Pastors' Study Guide. 2015, Chicago: UMI, 2014.

    With Kevin DeYoung. "Homosexuality: Grace, Truth, and the Need for Gentle Courage." In Don't Call it a Comeback: The Old Faith for a New Day. Wheaton: Crossway, 2011.

    "Ezra 9," "Nehemiah 2," "Matthew 1," "Matthew 2," "Mark 1," and "John 13." UMI Precepts Pastors' Study Guide, 2010, Chicago: UMI, 2009.

    "Sovereign in a Sweet Home, Schooling, and Solace." In Glory Road: The Journeys of 10 African-Americans into Reformed Christianity, edited by Anthony Carter. Wheaton: Crossway, 2008.

     Reviews

    "Review of Preaching the Farewell Discourse: An Expository Walk-Through of John 13:31-17:26." Review of Preaching the Farewell Discourse: An Expository Walk-Through of John 13:31-17:26 by L. Scott Kellum. Themelios 39, no. 3 (2014): 603-604.

    "Review of Preaching With a Plan: Sermon Strategies for Growing Mature Believers." Review of Preaching With a Plan: Sermon Strategies for Growing Mature Believers by Scott M. Gibson. Themelios 39, no. 1 (2014): 193-194.

    "Review of Mark by the Book: A New Multidirectional Method for Understanding the Synoptic Gospels." Review of Mark by the Book: A New Multidirectional Method for Understanding the Synoptic Gospels by Peter W. Smuts.Themelios 38, no. 3 (2013): 478-480.

    "Review of Preach: Theology Meets Practice." Review of Preach: Theology Meets Practice by Mark Dever and Greg Gilbert. Themelios 38, no. 1 (2013): 159-160.

    "Review of Encountering Jesus: Character Studies in the Gospel of John." Review of Encountering Jesus: Character Studies in the Gospel of John by Cornelis Bennem. Themelios 36, no. 1 (2011): 81-83.

    "Review of Biblical Theology in the Life of the Church: A Guide for Ministry." Review of Biblical Theology in the Life of the Church: A Guide for Ministry by Michael Lawrence. Themelios 35, no. 3 (2010): 553-555.

    "Review of John: St. Andrew's Expositional Commentary." Review of John: St. Andrew's Expositional Commentary by R. C. Sproul. Themelios 35, no. 2 (2010): 302-304.

    "Review of God, Race and Politics." Review of God and Race in American Politics by Mark A. Noll. SBJT 13, no. 4 (2009): 90-91.

    "Review of Reconciliation Blues: A Black Evangelical's Inside View of White Christianity." Review of Reconciliation Blues: A Black Evangelical's Inside View of White Christianity by Edward Gilbreath. 9Marks Ministries E-Journal (2007). www.9marks.org.

    Devotionals: 

    "The Book of 2 Chronicles," Today in the Word. Chicago: Moody, March 2019.

    "The Gospel of Mark," Today in the Word. Chicago; Moody, August 2019.

  • Professional / Personal Interests:

    Eric and his wife, Pamela, reside in Winfield, IL. They are members of Calvary Memorial Church in Oak Park, IL where Eric serves as Associate Pastor of Preaching and Teaching. He also is a Teaching Fellow for the C. S. Lewis Institute-Chicago, a Fellow of the Center for Pastor Theologians, and a Fellow of Every Voice, Chicago, IL. The Redmonds own three Standard Poodles and are dog boarders.