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Romans is not a political manifesto. It is pastoral theology, albeit, one not divorced from the socio-political realities of the Roman Mediterranean. R…
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Posts for 26 Sept - 2 Oct
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David R. Bauer The Book of Acts as Tory: A Narrative-Critical Study Grand Rapids, MI: Baker, 2021. This volume by Bauer examines the Book of Acts by ta…
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There is no term more misunderstood and more misused than “Gnostic.” For some people, Gnostic means means “heresy” or anything that denigrates the body…
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A central tenet in New Testament proclamation is that Jesus Christ has won a victory for his people, where sin, death, and the devil have been defeated…
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Psalm 23 has to be one of the most famous pieces of Scripture. It is a Psalm that provides us with the assurance that the Lord is our Shepherd, that he…
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Posts for 20 - 25 Sept
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Louis Markos From Plato to Christ: How Platonic Thought Shaped the Christian Faith Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity, 2021. Louis Markos has composed a t…
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I often ask my students, “If being Trinitarian were a crime, what evidence would there be to convict you?” I get some sad, sad responses. If your worsh…
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Why are conspiracy theories so popular? What is more, why are they popular in some churches, whether it is about elections or vaccinations, why do peop…
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I was interviewed by Dr. Brandon Smith about the apostolic fathers and my book 7 Things About the Bible I Wish All Christians Knew. Here’s a video I ma…
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It is fair to say that institutional religion is in rapid decline in the west. In my estimation this decline is attributable to several things: The glo…
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