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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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Reading Proverbs In the Context of the Old and New Testament
One of my seminary professors used to cheekily refer to common Christian devotional practices as our “daily bread crumb.” Meaning: we often ...
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The Line between Translation and Commentary - Mondays with Mounce 298
Every once in a while you read a verse that obviously cannot mean what it says. Whether you are working with a formal or a functional equiva...
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Silly Questions with Smart Scholars [The ETS 2020 Interview]
No such thing as a silly question, you say? You are kind — but wrong. Here you'll find progressively silly questions with some of the bright...
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Christianity and Sexuality: What We Believe, Why We Don’t Believe It
Recently, a number of books have been published grappling with what the Bible and reality says about same-sex practice. Yet pastor Todd Wils...
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The Tongue, Evil, and Defilement (James 3:6) - Mondays with Mounce 297
There are several things going on in James 3:6. Two of the more interesting are the placement of γλῶσσα and whether καθίσταται is a middle o...
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How to study the books of James, 1 & 2 Peter, and Jude
You probably already know that the books of James, 1 & 2 Peter, and Jude are some of the most read—and mis-read—books of the New Testame...
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Biblical Counseling vs. Christian Counseling: What’s the Difference?
This post is adapted from Heath Lambert's Theology of Biblical Counseling online course.
There are some Christians who disagree that the Bi...
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7 Tips for Understanding Revelation
The Book of Revelation is notoriously difficult to understand. Over the centuries, the church has presented countless interpretations and th...
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Was the Reformation a Mistake? An Excerpt by Catholic Theologian Matthew Levering
I hold that the Reformers made mistakes, but that they chose to be reformers was not a mistake.
In 1517, the Church was in need of a spiritu...
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The 2016-2017 Zondervan Greek Award Winners
Every year we partner with participating universities and seminaries to honor students who have excelled in the study of biblical Greek.
Joi...
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What Does It Mean to Be Gay … and a Christian? An Excerpt from All But Invisible
"Christians who aren’t straight but who also observe a traditional sexual ethic are some of the least acknowledged and understood people tod...
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Why Catholic Doctrine Is Not Unbiblical
Was the Reformation a mistake?
A provocative question on the eve of the 500th anniversary of the Reformation. And an appropriate one given l...
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What is the “Literal” Meaning of ἄγγελος? (James 2:25) - Mondays with Mounce 296
In James 2:25 we read, “Was not also Rahab the harlot justified by works when she took in the spies (ἀγγέλους) and sent them out by another ...
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What Are the Gospels, and Why Are There Four of Them?
When people talk about “the gospel,” there’s only one thing they mean: the life and ministry of Jesus Christ. Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John ...
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The 3 "Quests" for the Historical Jesus
The gospels give us the most detailed descriptions of Jesus’ life and ministry we have. They’re believed to have been written by eyewitnesse...
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Who Wrote the Gospels, and How Do We Know for Sure?
The Bible gives us four accounts of Christ’s life. Each records a unique perspective of the most significant event in history—the crucifixio...
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