One of the most common questions I am asked is whether I have introductory, lay-level material on the origins of the NT canon that people can use in their churches. For small group Bible studies or Sunday School classes, most people simply won’t … [Continue reading]
Is It a Waste of Time for Seminary Students (and Pastors) to Learn the Biblical Languages?
It’s that time of year again. A few weeks ago, a new crop of seminary students began the grueling month-long experience of Summer Greek. And, like all seminary students before them, they will begin to ask the question of why studying these … [Continue reading]
Was Early Christianity Hostile to Women?
Since we live in a culture that is obsessed with gender identity and gender issues, it is not surprising to find Christianity on the receiving end of serious criticisms regarding its view of women. Christianity–particularly if it embraces a … [Continue reading]
US Women’s Soccer and Our Culture of “Tolerance”
I love soccer. And this Summer has been a great time to enjoy the "beautiful game." With the US Women's team winning the World Cup (and the men's team placing second in the CONCACAF Gold Cup) there has been a lot to watch. But, in the Western … [Continue reading]
Should We Read the Bible Critically or Confessionally? Two New Resources
In the world of biblical scholarship, it has long been clear that there are two very different ways of approaching the biblical text. And these different approaches determine whether scholars find historical (or theological) value in the words of … [Continue reading]
