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Hélène M. Dallaire discusses Mastering Biblical Hebrew
HÉLÈNE M. DALLAIRE (PhD, Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion) is Earl S. Kalland Professor of Old Testament and Semitic Languages and Chair of the Old Testament Depar...
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Will You Ask America to "Forgive Us" of 7 Social Sins?
In a post-Ferguson world, this book is timely for the Church.
I could add that in a post-Trail-of-Tears, post-Stonewall riots, post-9/11 wo...
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The Joys of Ellipsis (John 12:7) — Mondays with Mounce 246
When Mary anointed Jesus’ feet, Judas objected to the extravagant waste of money. Jesus responds, “‘Leave (Ἄφες) her alone,’ Jesus replied. ...
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"The Best Comment on Yahweh" via Bruce K. Waltke
We just found this piece by Bruce K. Waltke in our blog archives, unpublished since 2008. I can't explain the delay, but here it is now. —A...
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The New and Glorious Day (II) [Awakening Faith]
Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here! (2 Corinthians 5:17)
What is this new heave...
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Extracurricular Activities 1.3.15 — The Law of Moses, Robert Alter, Moses Myth?
Justin Taylor Interviews David Dorsey on The Law of Moses and the Christian
A Q&A summary with David Dorsey’s essay, “The Law of Moses a...
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Make This "The Year of Evangelism" by Rethinking and Redefining It — An Excerpt from "The Unbelievable Gospel"
In his new book The Unbelievable Gospel, Jonathan Dodson throws down a challenge for us this year:
Rethink and redefine what it means to eva...
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The New and Glorious Day (I) [Awakening Faith]
Suddenly Jesus met them. “Greetings,” he said. They came to him, clasped his feet and worshiped him. (Matthew 28:9)
The reign of life has be...
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Let Your Heart Be an Altar [Awakening Faith]
Therefore, when Christ came into the world, he said: “Sacrifice and offering you did not desire, but a body you prepared for me.” (Hebrews 1...
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Are Your People Real? 6 Marks of a Real Christian Inspired by Jonathan Edwards
What is a real Christian?
This seemingly basic question was one Jonathan Edwards himself grappled with during the intense movement of the Sp...
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Ellipsis (What Is Missing in Luke 2:49?) - Mondays with Mounce 245
Here is a great example of why translation involves interpretation, and why a “word-for-word” approach can often fail.
When Jesus’ parents f...
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Joy in Your Blessings [Awakening Faith]
Those who belong to Christ Jesus have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires. Since we live by the Spirit, let us keep in step wi...
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Extracurricular Activity 12.27.14 — Mary Mother of Jesus, Celebrity Faith, & Wesley and Pelagius
Scot McKnight Shares 10 Things He Wishes Everyone Knew about Mary
1. We know more about Mary than we do about almost everyone in the New Tes...
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The Two "States" of King Jesus: Exaltation and Humiliation — An Excerpt from "Crucified King"
Christmastime is one of the more perfect times to remember and recognize the humiliation of Christ. That the Son of God was born in a feedi...
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Advent: Promise and Fulfillment (I) [Awakening Faith]
All this took place to fulfill what the Lord had said through the prophet: “The virgin will conceive and give birth to a son, and they will ...
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Douglas J. Moo on Words and Where Meaning Lies
Last month, at the 66th annual meeting of the Evangelical Theological Society, Zondervan held a special event celebrating the 50th anniversa...
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Teach Students the Heart of the Christian Life Using this Resource
David Olshine has designed his new teaching resource James, 1-2 Peter, & 1-3 John for the busy youth worker who lacks either the time or...
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