When it comes to studying women in the Bible, there are a couple of Big “Buts.” How do we reconcile them with the totality of Scripture?
Patrons, Prophets, and Preachers
It is incorrect to read the Old Testament as mandating patriarchy for the people of God. But what about the New Testament? Does the New Testament go against the prevailing culture in its teachings? There is some compelling evidence that it does.
Patriarchy: God’s Plan?
Is patriarchy God’s divine plan for humanity? As it turns out, the Bible says quite a bit about women and patriarchy, but it may not say what you think.
Biblical Study Trips 2021
Why take a Biblical study trip? Because context matters.
Registration for my 2021 May trip to Israel and June trip to Turkey are now open.
A “Suitable” Helper?
What does Genesis 2-3 really say about men and women? The answer might surprise you.
In Vain
This past Sunday was Pentecost. A day when Christians should have been celebrating the gift of the Holy Spirit. Rather than celebrating the tongues of fire that descended upon the Apostles, we witnessed the flames of social injustice sweep through our cities.
The Blame Game
In the face of suffering, sickness, and death, it’s natural to look for a cause. Why is this happening to us? We want to figure out who or what is responsible so that we can understand how to make things right. We are not unique in this regard. Humans, from the dawn of their existence, have sought to make sense of the world and do whatever they could to control it. But is this how the world works?
Viral Christianity
Christianity did not spread because of its message; it spread because of what Christians did.
The Overlooked Nativity Character
An old girlfriend once told me that the groom was just “a prop” at the wedding. In the nativity story, Joseph comes across as a prop. Yet, there is much more to his story if we look carefully at the text.
Are the Crusades the Ultimate Black Mark Against Christianity?
How could anyone defend a religion that would sanction the Crusades? How could Christians engage in such activities? Did the Crusades permanently damage Christian witness in the Middle East? As with most things in the Middle East, it’s complicated.
Stepping into the Jordan 