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Bible Translation & Theology: Part I
John McKinley — July 27, 2021
Most people are aware that Bible translation is influenced by theology, since translation is always interpretive in thousands of little choices....
The Love of Christ Controls Us: But What is “The Love of Christ”?
Kenneth Berding — May 05, 2021
Paul boldly and famously asserts: “the love of Christ controls us” (2 Cor. 5:14). But what does he mean by “the love of Christ”? If you’re willing...
COVID-19 Counsel: Paul’s Timely Words on Division and Despair
Mick Boersma — May 03, 2021
When I was a child and younger adult, I struggled with anxiety a lot. Being a pastor didn’t help (Haha!). A wonderful wife, a few good friends and...
Understanding Christ’s Divine and Human Will: A New Book
John McKinley — April 26, 2021
In 14 chapters, scholars from Germany, the United Kingdom and the United States collaborate on the many difficult issues of Jesus' impeccability...
Why a Fully Online M.Div. Makes Sense Now
Ben Shin — April 14, 2021
The world-wide pandemic of 2020-2021 certainly hindered mainstream living at many levels including work, recreation, social gatherings and the...
Out of Many One?
Mark Saucy — July 08, 2020
Like never before, events of recent weeks give weight to the claim that tribalism in American society has never been greater than it is today....
The Problem with Principlizing: How Do We Move From Biblical Text to Application?
Kenneth Berding — January 28, 2020
When you read the Bible, how do you connect what you read to practical life? When you preach or teach from the Bible, how do you move from a...
Jesús es el Señor
Octavio Esqueda — December 16, 2019
La frase “Jesús es el Señor” puede considerarse como el fundamento principal del cristianismo. Estas palabras indican un reconocimiento sobre la...
When I Reach for a Book from my Reference Shelf
Kenneth Berding — June 05, 2019
When I reach for a book from my reference shelf, which books do I reach for most often? Apart from biblical commentaries, here is a list of the 20...
El cántico de María: las actitudes del corazón que agradan a Dios
Octavio Esqueda — March 20, 2019
El cántico de María conocido como el Magnificat es uno de los salmos de alabanza más bellos de las Sagradas Escrituras. Este cántico tiene una...
Does the New Testament Replace the Old? A Response to Andy Stanley
Jeffrey Volkmer — January 15, 2019
Several days ago I was asked by the Christian Post to respond to a recent opinion column by North Point Community Church senior pastor Andy Stanley...
“But that’s legalism!” What Legalism Is and Isn’t
Kenneth Berding — November 12, 2018
Kenneth Berding sorts out what is and isn't legalism.
Surprised by Edwards
An interview with Kyle Strobel about his new book "Jonathan Edwards: An Introduction to His Thought"
The Good Book Blog — November 06, 2018
Today we have an interview with Dr. Kyle Strobel, Associate Professor of Spiritual Theology and Formation here at Talbot School of Theology, and...
God-Talk: Our Father in Heaven
John McKinley — October 29, 2018
Many Christians typically follow the model of directing prayer to “our Father” but switch to the term “God” for conversation and theologizing. Why...
The Meaning of the Minor Judges
Kenneth Way — October 22, 2018
Kenneth C. Way expands on some comments that were made in his recent commentary on Judges and Ruth.
Are All Religions Created Equal?
Just How Many Ways Are There to Make Peace with God?
David Horner — July 02, 2018
Smorgasbords are tempting to the eyes and to the taste buds. Once a person has witnessed the extensive varieties of delicacies spread out in a fine...
The Blind Men and the Elephant
David Horner — June 26, 2018
A popular analogy purporting to illustrate the truth of religious pluralism tells of four blind men who discover an elephant. Since the men have...
Getting Clear About Tolerance
David Horner — June 19, 2018
Tolerance has become the only absolute virtue in our society: Thou shalt be tolerant (and, of course, thou shalt not tolerate anyone who isn't)....
The Balanced Life
Part 4
John McKinley — April 18, 2018
In part 1 , part 2 , and part 3 of this essay, I reflected on what makes for a balanced life in terms of the bodily needs for proper care in...
The Balanced Life
Part 3
John McKinley — April 11, 2018
In part 1 and part 2 of this essay, I reflected on what makes for a balanced life in terms of the bodily needs for proper care in feeding the...
The Balanced Life
Part 2
John McKinley — April 04, 2018
In part 1 of this essay, I reflected on what makes for a balanced life in terms of the bodily needs for proper care in feeding the body. I...
Who Do You Say that I Am?
Karin Stetina — April 01, 2018
How does the world reply to Christ’s question in Mark 16:15 ,“But who do you say that I am?” Great teacher? Religious leader? Humanitarian?...
The Balanced Life
Part 1
John McKinley — March 28, 2018
I am not good at balance, but I am aware of the need for it. We all make hundreds of choices every day that are small in themselves, but have...
How to Alleviate Poverty Without Hurting the Poor
An Analysis of "When Helping Hurts" and Other Relevant Works
Oscar Merlo — March 21, 2018
The thesis of the book When Helping Hurts (WHH) is a Christian call to “North American congregations and its missionaries to participate in poverty...
The Meaning of a Text is Not in the Reader
Kenneth Berding — February 15, 2018
What is the “locus” of meaning of a biblical text? (In other words, where is the center and source of meaning?) There are three possibilities: The...