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What Is “the Gospel”
What is the gospel in its biblical setting? Explore royal proclamation, Jesus’ resurrection, and the life of allegiance the apostolic message calls forth.
Category Confusion and the Holy Spirit
Explore how different assumptions about the Holy Spirit can derail theological discussion, and why defining terms helps clarify the actual disagreement.
The Tension Between Belonging and Formation
Why can theological conversations threaten a sense of belonging? Reflect on identity, learning, and building trust between scholars and other believers.
Situational Scripture and the Comfort of Being Human
Explore Scripture’s situational language and human texture, and why its varied voices matter for reading the Bible with honesty and care.
The Dangers of Trusting AI to Give You Hermeneutics
Explore the risks of relying on AI for biblical interpretation, including confident errors, invented references, and the need to verify context and sources.
What Is Scripture?
What did Scripture mean in ancient Jewish and Christian settings? Explore sacred writings, authority, and the distinction between Scripture and a fixed canon.
You Don’t Need Hebrew, Greek, or Aramaic… But You Do Need Someone Who Does
Why do biblical languages matter if you read in English? Explore translation choices, scholarly tools, and responsible dependence on language expertise.
Why the Earliest Church Voices Still Matter:
Why listen to the earliest Christian voices? Explore their historical proximity, witness, and limitations when reconstructing the world of the first churches.
Did Jesus Really Exist?
Did Jesus exist? Examine the historical question, the kinds of sources scholars use, and how evidence about existence differs from claims about faith.
When “Knowledge Puffs Up” Gets Weaponized: Why Depth Still Matters
Read knowledge puffs up in context and consider how Paul’s warning relates to love, responsible study, and the misuse of Scripture to dismiss learning.
