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War in the Bible: an Examination of Biblical Conflict and Violence
The Bible doesn’t flinch at portraying the world’s violence, especially during wartime. And while there is no such thing as a kind and gentle war, you might be surprised to learn t...
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Extracurricular Activities – September 28, 2013
Note to our readers: iGoogle will be retired on November 1, 2013. If you’re reading the blog through iGoogle, sign up to get our posts by em...
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Why Is Deuteronomy the Favorite Book of Jesus? Daniel Block Explains
Like
every volume in our NIVAC series, Daniel Block's commentary Deuteronomy
helps readers access the original message in a way that he...
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What Is The Point of Studying Theology? Michael Bird Gives 2 Reasons
A few Sundays ago I launched a 30 week teaching series in my church journeying through the basics of Christian theology. All of a sudden we&...
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My Advice to Students — Al Mohler Reminds Us That Theology and Life Are Inseperable
A few short years ago when I was still an M.Div. student I remember a moment in the middle of the adult Sunday school class I was leading wh...
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Wednesday Giveaway — Tim Keller's "Center Church"
Earlier this year Christianity Today awarded one of our ministry books their 2013 Book Award for The Church/Pastoral Leadership. That book ...
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Quiz: Test Your Church History
 
How did this famous reformer meet his unfortunate end?
You'll discover that story — plus a few more surprises — when you take t...
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"Gospel Theology" As The Launchpad For Theological Vision: A New eBook From Tim Keller
What's your theological vision? Where does it begin? Where does it go?
Over the last year I've been thinking a lot abou...
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Is it "You" or "Y'all"? 1 Cor 6:19 Illustrates Some Exegesis Hurdles (Monday with Mounce 200)
Because English uses the same form, "you," for both singular and plural, it can make exegesis a little complicated at times. In so...
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Extracurricular Activities – September 21, 2013
Ben Witherington Helps us Visualize Paul's Corinth
Part 1—Schematics of what Paul’s Corinth, around A.D. 50 will have looked like.
Part...
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My Advice to Students — Which Degree Does Eckhard Schnabel Almost Always Suggest?
When Dr. Eckhard Schnabel advises students who are trying to decide which degree to pursue, he almost always suggests the Master of Di...
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"The Most Excellent Way": Ajith Fernando Exegetes Paul's Love Passage in 1 Cor. 13:1-14
In less than six weeks I will have the privilege of marrying my sister. Well, not marrying her, but marrying her off to her soon-to-be husba...
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"I Am" (ἐγώ εἰμι) in John 18:5 (Mondays with Mounce 199)
The ἐγώ εἰμι sayings in the gospel of
John are famous. The phrase occurs 21 times. Jesus says that "I am" the
Bread of Life (6:20...
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Extracurricular Activities – September 14, 2013
Larry Hurtado on Key Christological Texts: Psalm 110 & Isaiah 45:23-25
These texts share several interesting features.  Bot...
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Video: Tremper Longman III Introduces a Brief Guide to the Old Testament
For decades, renowned scholar Tremper Longman III has been equipping teachers, scholars, and students of the Old Testament thro...
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One Reason Why You Should Learn Biblical Greek — An Excerpt from "Greek for the Rest of Us, 2nd Ed."
If you've been following along with us this week you know we've been emphasizing learning the original language of the New Testament...
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Wednesday Giveaway — Basics of Biblical Greek Video Lectures by Dr. William Mounce
**UPDATED 9/13/13: JR is the winner of our giveaway this week. Thanks to everyone who participated and shared!
Imagine attending a cou...
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