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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 — April 12, 2014
Some Scientists Say Papyrus Referring to Jesus’ Wife Is More Likely Ancient Than Fake
A faded fragment of papyrus known as the “Gospel of J...
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"Seeking Allah, Finding Jesus": The Book I Wish I Had 8 Years Ago
For a few months I worked for an upscale department store in D.C. before beginning my M.Div. program. It was a memorable work experience be...
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eBook Sale: Study Resources & NIV Bibles, Ends 4/13/14
 
We'd like to share the Study Resources and Bibles eBook sale with you for two reasons:
These resources will help you and your p...
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The Resurrection Has Consequences — An Excerpt from "Evangelical Theology" by Michael Bird
In nine days Christians around the world will loudly, boldly proclaim: “Christ has died, Christ has risen, Christ will come again!”
We do no...
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3 Reminders Why Evangelical Theology is Crucicentric — An Excerpt from "Evangelical Theology" By Michael Bird
"Christ crucified" has been an anthem for generations of confessing Evangelicals, and for good reason. Today we provide a timely e...
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Developments in My Field of Study — Schreiner Says Luther & Calvin Were Right About Paul
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In 2010 I had the chance to listen to one of the heavy-hitting voices in one of the most significa...
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Introducing the KNOW Series: Hospitable Guides to the Historic Christian Faith
Recently I assembled a new stroller for our soon-to-be-delivered baby. For the life of me I couldn’t figure out how to put the darn thing t...
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Was Judas’ “place” or “home” deserted? (Acts 1:20) — Mondays with Mounce 223
In speaking of Judas, Peter quotes Ps 69:25. “‘For,’ said Peter, ‘it is written in the Book of Psalms: “May his place (ἔπαυλις) be deserted...
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Extracurricular Activities — April 5, 2014
Peter Enn's 16 random, Non-Spoiler, Thoughts on “Noah”
After saying in my last post that I would probably wait to see Noah until ...
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Walton and Hill Ask, What Is Wisdom? — An Excerpt from “Old Testament Today (2nd Edition)”
John Walton and Andrew Hill admit it isn't easy to define wisdom.
In their foundational Old Testament textbook Old Testament Today, they exp...
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Ajith Fernando: Arminian? Calvinist? I Suppose We are to Draw Daggers
Today our friend Ajith Fernando, teacher and author of several books including the recent Reclaiming Love, shares a devotional that’s cut me...
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Developments in My Field of Study — Gary Burge Says Cultural Reconstruction Is Contributing to Exegesis
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Gary Burge, professor of New Testament at Wheaton, belongs to a group of scholars interested in so...
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In "How God Became Jesus" Charles Hill Shows How Ehrman's Central Thesis is the Book's Central Problem
I have been making my way through Bart Ehrman’s new book How Jesus Became God (HJBG). As an historical theologian I was most interested in ...
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Hebrew and You with Lee M. Fields — The Art and Force of Ps 119:1-8: Part 3
The first two parts of this series focused on the first two verses of the first stanza of Ps 119. In this blog we will look at the rest of t...
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Wait on the Lord (Ps 27:14) — Mondays with Mounce 222
Let’s have a little fun in the LXX. I have been especially interested lately in what it means to wait on the Lord. Sometimes I call out to ...
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Extracurricular Activities — March 28, 2014
Michael Bird Discusses Bart Ehrman’s New Book in BibleGateway Interview
One of the contributers to How God Became Jesus is theology profess...
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