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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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CT names "The Christian Faith" the 2011 Theology Book of the Year
Congrats to Michael Horton and everyone who worked on The Christian Faith: A Systematic Theology for Pilgrims on the Way, which received Chr...
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Difference between “have” and “have” - Acts 23:19 (Monday with Mounce 126)
I thought for sure I had blogged on this; but I can’t find it anywhere, so sorry if I am repeating myself.
There obviously is no difference ...
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The King Jesus Gospel - Relevant's Top 10 of 2011
The King Jesus Gospel, by Scot McKnight, made number six on Relevant Magazine’s Top Ten Books of 2011 list! Don't forget, you can still ...
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“May,” “Might,” and Adverbial Participles (Monday with Mounce 125)
I came across Matt 2:8, and it highlights two of the things I have talked about in the past. (Warning: this is a slightly techie Greek...
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Extra-Curricular Activities 12/24/11
How Luther Went Viral, social media and the Reformation.
Five Social Media Trends that are Reshaping Religion.
Walter Brueggemann was inter...
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Zondervan Books Around the Web
Nick Norelli wrote an extensive review of A Theology of John’s Gospel and Letters.
“Köstenberger has written what it perhaps his finest boo...
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NIVAC and the 12 Days of Logos!
As part of their 12 Days of Logos promotion, Logos Bible software is offering the New International Version Application Commentary (NIVAC) N...
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What night is “this” night - Acts 27:23? (Monday with Mounce 124)
Paul is on his way to Rome, the captain of the ship does not heed his warning, and they are caught in a storm. “When neither  sun nor ...
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Extra-Curricular Activities 12/17/11
Scot McKnight shares quotes from writers on reading, including this one from Lemony Snicket, “Never trust anyone who has not brought a book ...
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Wednesday Giveaway - Basics of Biblical Aramaic
There are 269 verses in the Old Testament written in Aramaic, not in Hebrew. Most of the verses are found in Daniel and Ezra, and this week’...
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Reconciled … if we continue - Col 1:21-23 (Monday with Mounce 123)
I was asked about the interchange of tenses in Col 1:21-23. It is part of a much larger theological question that I can’t get into right ...
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Extra-Curricular Activities 12/10/11
Christianity Today interviews Craig Keener about his new book on miracles in the Gospels and the modern world. 
Eugene Peterson goes o...
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Wednesday Giveaway - The Bible and the Land
The Christian faith is rooted in historical events; the stories of Jesus, Paul, and the early Church meant what they did only as part of a l...
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Think Christianly - a New App from Jonathan Morrow
Have you read Think Christianly?
It’s a book about engaging our cultural crossroads, about how Christian faith plays out in everything from ...
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Was Jesus "son" (σοι) or "Son" (ὑμῖν)? (Monday with Mounce 122)
Nathaniel declares Jesus that he is the “Son of God, the King of Israel” (Jn 1:49). I wonder if “Son” should not be capitalized. We read it ...
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Thoughts on Love and Care (Monday with Mounce 121)
My dad is very well known as a scholar and a translator. His commentary on Revelation is still the standard. But what many people don't ...
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