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.
Before we stylized the sacrament to make it expedient for large worship gatherings, the early church had some very distinct practices surrounding the communion. Watch this Seven Minute Seminary with Dr. Ruth Anne Reese as she explains the historical backdrop of the early church’s experience with the Last Supper.
In remembrance of the coming of the Holy Spirit and the church’s birth at Pentecost, Lo the Poet offers this reading of Acts 2:14-41.
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,
The miracle that happens at the wedding of Cana happens in the midst of desperation. In today’s Seven Minute Seminary, Jessica LaGrone shows us how miracles in the Gospels are preceded by desperate situations, which points to the care and sufficiency of Jesus.
Why over 600 rules in the Law, and what do they have to do with God? Watch this Seven Minute Seminary video with Dr. Brent A. Strawn as he offers helpful orienting information for a Christian understanding of the Law.
Hope, for the Christian, is not a made-up word. Read today’s post from Michael Matlock to learn more about what Daniel’s experience in the lion’s den teaches us about hope.
We all think we know everything there is to know about Jesus, but do we? Andrew Dragos shares seven things about the gospel of Jesus that might surprise you!
The Bible reminds us that God is good, he created a good world, and that he loves us. Beyond this, our experience with pain and suffering largely remains a mystery. There are, however, common myths that should be dispelled. Watch this Seven Minute Seminary from Carolyn Moore to learn more about a biblical theology of suffering.
In Daniel chapter 5 we read the ominous story of a hand writing on the wall during Belshazzar. What might this have meant to the original readers, and what might it mean for us today? Dr. Michael Matlock explains this curious passage in today’s article.
In the 10th century BC, and just four rulers into the kingdom of Israel, the 10 northern tribes of Israel rebelled and broke away from the coalition of tribes. Watch this Seven Minute Seminary with Dr. Sandra Ricther to find out the particular sins and historical context that led to the split between Israel in the north and Judah in the south.
