BIBLICAL
THEOLOGY
The Biblical Theology Study Group of Tyndale Fellowship exists to promote evangelical scholarship in the field.
We meet in-person at the annual Tyndale Fellowship conference, along with the Fellowship's other study groups.
Chair
Desi Alexander
Co-Chair
Paul Twiss
Tyndale Fellowship Biblical Theology
Study Group
2027 Call for Papers
‘Divine presence and absence’
In the biblical narrative, God’s relationship with humanity shifts between a tangible, close presence and a painful absence. God’s presence is experienced in many ways, from human-like appearances to fire and cloud theophanies. Although he is perceived as dwelling in heaven, the Old Testament also associates his presence with the tabernacle and the temple, and the New Testament with Jesus Christ and the church. Yet the intimacy of his presence often gives way to feelings of abandonment when God "hides his face." Ultimately, Scripture's narrative arc shifts from the tragic loss of God's immediate presence in Eden to a renewal reflected in the final vision in Revelation, where his divine presence becomes permanent, all-encompassing, and entirely unhindered.
From a Biblical Theology perspective, there is much to discuss. We welcome papers that address this topic from various viewpoints, ranging from specific examples to the broader concept itself.
Please send paper proposals to Dr Paul Twiss at ptwiss@tms.edu. To help with planning, please send paper proposals by Thursday 10 December 2026.
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Tyndale Fellowship Study Groups annual summer conference takes place Wednesday 30 June - Friday 2 July 2027 at High Leigh, Hoddesdon, UK. Registration and bursary applications will open on 15 January 2027. Early bird registration runs for 1 month, and bursary funds are usually fully allocated by March.
All seven study groups of the Tyndale Fellowship meet concurrently in the same venue, sharing mealtimes, coffee breaks, Tyndale Fellowship Lectures, a prayer meeting, worship service and members' meeting. Attendees are welcome to spend time in the other study groups during the conference.