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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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Who Is the Suffering Servant in Isaiah 53?
“The Suffering Servant” is a famous passage from Isaiah 53, which Christians claim is a messianic prophecy about Jesus. In the Gospel of Luk...
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How to Read the Gospel of Mark in the Context of Second Temple Judaism
The Gospel of Mark is widely considered the earliest and most influential narrative of the ministry and passion of Jesus Christ. Although un...
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Why Do We Need to Read the Gospel of Mark in Context?
One reason?
Scripture is not a 21st century text.
The recently released Reading Mark in Context: Jesus and Second Temple Judaism helps the r...
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7 Places We Find Jesus in the Old Testament
From beginning to end, the Bible reveals the glory of Jesus. But for many Bible readers, it isn’t that simple.
While we know&nbs...
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How Jesus Subverts the Kingdoms of this World
He was born in the Roman Empire over two thousand years ago, growing up to command the loyalty of thousands. During his thirties he was seen...
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3 Keys to Help Doubters Make Sense of the Ten Commandments
The greatest cultural icon of the West isn’t American (Declaration of Independence). It isn’t British (Magna Carta) or French (The Social Co...
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Either Lord or Lunatic - An Excerpt from Core Christianity
One doctrine especially core to Christianity concerns the identity of Christ: Is Jesus God?
As C. S. Lewis suggested over a half century ago...
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Extracurricular Activities 6.6.15 —American Baptists, 1 Enoch, and Stage Two Exile
Carolyn Custis James Asks, "Can the Gospel Fill Our Manhood Void?"
The malestrom — the ways in which the fall impacts the male of the human ...
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God's Promise Fulfilled in Jesus [Infographic] – The Most Significant People, Places, and Events in the Bible
When it comes to quickly grasping and retaining information, the human brain functions best with a combination of both words and pictures. T...
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Why Is Deuteronomy the Favorite Book of Jesus? Daniel Block Explains
Like
every volume in our NIVAC series, Daniel Block's commentary Deuteronomy
helps readers access the original message in a way that he...
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Can Jesus Sanctify Himself? (Monday with Mounce 93)
Came across a great illustration in church today about the nuances and complexities of translation.
The pastor was preaching on John 17:17-...
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