Before the New Testament or the creeds of the church were written—the devotional practices of the earliest Christians indicate that they worshipped Jesus alongside the Father. Larry W. Hurtado has bee
Do revelation and reason contradict?Throughout the church's history Christians have been tempted to make revelation and reason mutually exclusive. But both are essential to a true understanding of the
Diligent study of God's Word involves engaging with it in the language it was written.Learning Greek can be a challenging experience for seminary students, but it is a critical piece of their educatio
Why is God's beauty often absent from our theology?Rarely do theologians take up the theme of God's beauty—even more rarely do they consider how God's beauty should shape the task of theology itself.
Evangelicals are warmongering nationalists—right?Many assume that evangelicals have always shared the ideology and approach of the Moral Majority. But the truth is much more complex. Historically, eva
Lady Gaga's song "Born This Way" has become an anthem for homosexual rights, asserting in a simplistic fashion that same-sex attraction is a trait much like hair or skin color. In Born This Way?, the
The foundation of discipleship is sound, scriptural doctrine.The value of sound doctrine is often misunderstood by the modern church. While it can be dry and dull, when it flows from the story of Scri
A rich and satisfying commentary on Malachi that unfolds its powerful message. Since Malachi deals with topics such as money, marriage, worship, and the love of God, contemporary Christians can learn
This is the first of a projected six-volume series called Reading the Bible as Literature (the second volume being Sweeter Than Honey, Richer Than Gold). An expert at exploring the intersection of the
Jesus was a prophet who often spoke about future events. Some readers apply all of Jesus's teaching about the future to the distant future: his return, the future resurrection, and final judgment. Oth
When Suffering is Redemptive offers hope when life is difficult. The eight stories of this book do not seek to explain the "why" of suffering but rather the present ways that God transforms and redeem
A field guide for teaching homiletics.There is a difference between knowing how to preach and knowing how to communicate that knowledge to others. Drawing from the wells of pedagogy and theology, Trai
How does God respond to trauma in a world full of horrors?Beyond their physical and emotional toll, the horrors of this world raise difficult theological and existential questions. Where is God in the
A deeper understanding of the grand history of mission leads to a faithful expression of God's mission today.From the beginning, God's mission has been carried out by people sent around the world. Fro
