In this Seven Minute Seminary, Dr. Scott T. Carroll shows how whether it be athletic references, or family structures, familiarizing ourselves with the ancient world can help us understand the Bible’s message more profoundly.
How do we deal with passages that are difficult to interpret or that rub us the wrong way? In this video, Dr. Bill Arnold and Dr. Ben Witherington help us understand that we should view the entirety of the Bible as the primary source for truth related to salvation.
How should Christians relate to the Old Testament? In this video interview, Dr. Bill Arnold and Dr. Ben Witherington instruct us to appropriate the Old Testament through the ethical lens of the New Testament.
Where is Jesus in the Old Testament? Watch as Dr. Bill Arnold and Dr. Ben Witherington explain the forward-looking anticipation of the Old Testament and how it finds its fulfillment in the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ.
The Bible must be read in context. This seems obvious enough, but how does that work out in terms of its literary and historical context, and how does this make a difference? Watch more as Dr. Bill Arnold and Dr. Ben Witherington help us understand why context matters.
The Bible is a book like no other, with both divine and human authorship. Watch this video interview with Dr. Bill Arnold and Dr. Ben Witherington as they help illuminate the significance of this remarkable claim.
What Bible did Jesus use? Listen in on Dr. Bill Arnold and Dr. Ben Witherington III as they explain more about the nature and function of the Old Testament Bible in the first century.
For centuries the church has properly noted the social location of various parts of the Bible. But what about the social location of the readers? In today’s Seven Minute Seminary, Dr. Mark A. Powell illustrates how our own cultural backgrounds color what we see in the biblical text.
The New Testament and the gospel of Jesus claim theological continuity with the Old Testament, but what does this mean for our own reading of sacred Scripture? Read this post by Andrew Dragos, summarizing insights from Richard B. Hays’ recent book, Reading Backwards.
Are you hoping to keep up with what’s happening in the world of Gospel studies, or looking for resources to equip members of your congregation? Check out these four fresh books on Jesus and the Gospels.
When it comes to biblical interpretation, Christians must do their best to leave their biases aside and be open to how the text might challenge our long-held beliefs and way of life. For this reason,
If Scripture should hold a central place in our worship and formation, which passages should we make sure our worship team members know carefully? Read this piece by Rob Still for 10 essential suggestions.
