Featured
The Contours of the Land in Israel's History
The Land of Palestine
The land of Palestine took its name from the Philistines (the Pelishtim in Hebrew) who settled along the Mediterranean coast from Joppa to Gaza about 1300–12...
Read Post
Summer Scholar Sale: Word Biblical Commentary Set is 50% Off!
For scores of Bible scholars the Word Biblical Commentary (WBC) has served as an anchoring resources for building theological understanding...
Read More
How Does the Rest of the World View Inerrancy? (Video with Michael Bird)
(Can't see the video? Watch it here)
Biblical inerrancy continues to be a hot topic, particular in North America. But what about...
Read More
7 Guidelines for Discerning Cultural Relativity in the Epistles — An Excerpt from "How to Read the Bible for All Its Worth"
Should we Christians insist on head coverings or long hair for women today? How about practicing the "holy kiss" during the Sunday...
Read More
My Advice to Students — Michael Bird Has 3 Things to Say to Younger Bird
(Can't see the video? Watch it here)
I would wager most of the scholars who’ve contributed to our series would say their advice ...
Read More
Is Acts Descriptive or Prescriptive? Here's How to Read It For All Its Worth
People come to the book of Acts for a variety of reasons. Some come for history. Others for apologetics. Many, though, come seeking a model...
Read More
Sharpen Your Bible-Reading Skills: eBook Sale + 4 Practical Interpretation Insights from Readers
Summer is the perfect time to get caught up on the latest scholarly trends or hone your biblical studies or theological craft by reading re...
Read More
Mounce Archive 1 — How Do We Know What Greek and Hebrew Words Mean?
Everyone needs a sabbatical once in a while, and Bill Mounce is taking one from this blog until September. Meanwhile, we’ve hand-picked som...
Read More
Extracurricular Activities 7.12.14 — Remembering Morris, Clark Pinnock & Hell, and Arminianism
Tom Schreiner Remembers Leon Morris
I never had the privilege of meeting Leon Morris, nor did I ever see him in person or hear him give a l...
Read More
The Beauty of the Westminster Confession of Faith — An Excerpt from "Know the Creeds and Councils"
While many Christians are familiar with the ancient creeds of the Church, confessions are a different story. 
Yet as Justin Holcomb ex...
Read More
"Five Views of Biblical Inerrancy" Ignores Typical Concerns To Focus on Doctrinal Ones
(Can't see the video? Watch it here)
Often when evangelicals engage the issue of biblical inerrancy we tend to address three concerns: ...
Read More
My Advice to Students — James Merrick Says, "Read Outside Your Comfort Zone"
(Can't see the video? Watch it here)
After college I (Jeremy) worked for a Republican in the United States Senate.
Each morning my co...
Read More
Remembering Ronald F. Youngblood
We received sad news that Dr. Ronald F. Youngblood passed away last weekend. A recent message from the faculty of Bethel Seminary in San Die...
Read More
Exegesis and Hermeneutics: The Bible Interpreter's Two Most Important Tasks
“The test of good interpretations is that it makes good sense of what is written.” (22)
For 33 years that guiding principle has sat at th...
Read More
Extracurricular Activities 7.6.14 — Creeds, Changing Evangelicalism, and Inerrancy
Timothy George on Why Religious Freedom Is One of the Most Pressing Issues
Religious freedom is not merely political; it is pre-political. ...
Read More
3 Responses to John Dickson's Invitation for Women to Preach — An Excerpt from "Hearing Her Voice"
On Tuesday I engaged a new book by John Dickson that considers the "gender roles in ministry" discussion from a new angle. H...
Read More
"Five Views on Biblical Inerrancy" Will Benefit You In 5 Ways
(Can't see the video? Watch it here) 
Several years ago Stephen M. Garrett and James Merrick noticed a problem in evangelicalism:...
Read More