Ahh, but the question is, which literal? ... ... I thought I’d tackle a critical question today that I’ve been asked more than once, and oddly almost in similar wording each time. Critic: “Why don’t you take Jesus seriou…
Okay, so unlike my previous posts about the historicity of Adam, this one should be a shorter one, because it boils down to a pretty simple, straightforward idea for consideration. (Again, keep in mind that I’m just trying to give you th…
Along with Michael Heiser, John Walton has been a major player in the world of biblical theology, unveiling ancient context for modern understanding of the Bible. The newest book in his popular series, New Explorations in the Lost World of Gen…
When people hear the term “biblical theology,” it’s easy to assume it simply means “theology that is biblical.” But in scholarly and church circles alike, biblical theology refers to a specific method of doing the…
Apologies for the delay in writing this, but Beyond the Salvation Wars by Matthew W. Bates is a book that merits deep reading and even deeper reflection. I’m definitely not done with that, but it’s high time to put a few words out …
Cosmic Temples, Scientific Wonder, and the Demonic Disdain of Faithful Thinking What happens when C.S. Lewis’s Screwtape meets modern debates about creation, faith, and science? Steven Moore’s Screwtape on Creation offers a surpri…
Okay I had some more thoughts about the historical Adam question. (Here's the immediately previous post on that, if you haven't read it; we're now up to three posts on this topic and I'm trying to keep them linked together for easy reading.) …
In the Bible, wine is not merely a metaphor for joy—it’s a vessel of it. It flows through the vineyards of Genesis, the feasting tables of Deuteronomy, and the covenant meal of the Last Supper. But in the Western Christian imagination, w…
Quick blog post for a common question. If you want deeper explanations, I will link resources below. In my opinion, the most comprehensive exploration of the giant narrative in Scripture is T.J. Steadman's book/podcast, Answers to Giant …