Restoring Apostolic Faith explores Christianity within the historical, cultural, linguistic, and theological world of the earliest Christians.
“The most terrifying judgment in Scripture is not wrath — it is being allowed to believe exactly what you want.”
For readers new to RAF and contextual approaches to Scripture.
Find a biblical or theological subject and follow its evidence.
Long-form studies for deeper reading.
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Jesus & Christology
Studies of Jesus’ identity, titles, and place in Israel’s story.
Gospel, Salvation & Allegiance
Explore RAF’s studies of gospel, faith, salvation, and discipleship.
Baptism
Read baptism within the narratives and covenant setting of Scripture.
Holy Spirit & Spiritual Gifts
Study the Spirit and spiritual gifts within their scriptural and congregational contexts.
Resurrection & Afterlife
Explore RAF’s studies of resurrection, embodied life, and Christian hope.
Eschatology & Revelation
Understanding Revelation in Its First-Century World
Israel, Covenant & Torah
Follow studies of Israel’s covenant story and its place in the New Testament.
Early Christianity
Meet the writings, communities, and practices of the earliest Christians.
Biblical Interpretation & Languages
Begin with context, genre, language, and the questions a text addresses.
Ancient Near East & Second Temple Judaism
Explore the historical and cultural world behind Scripture.
Featured Study
Revelation: Faithfulness in the Shadow of Empire
Explore RAF’s study of faithfulness, empire, and Christian hope, now in a web edition.
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Following God and Faithfulness Are Not the Same
Following God involves more than an initial decision. Explore biblical faithfulness, perseverance, and the daily practice of allegiance to Christ.
Paul Preached the Gospel to Christians
Why did Paul preach the gospel to Christians? Read Romans 1 and 1 Corinthians 15 in context to see how the gospel continues to shape believers.
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