Mark BriansAt the start of November, the global church observes the Feast of All Saints—a celebration rich in...
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At the start of November, the global church observes the Feast of All Saints—a celebration rich in...
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Unless we draw our concepts from Scripture, we risk misunderstanding that the foolishness of God is wiser than human wisdom. Today, wisdom is often seen as algorithms, risk-taking, or YOLO living. But the Bible does not talk about wisdom this way...
Given the relatively high cost of reference works and the limited amount of resources (time, funds, and energy) often available to individuals, it is essential to maximize the value of every research tool, whether for purchase or consultation. This...
The DSS present both problems and prospects when it comes to the Hebrew Scriptures—the common heritage of the Hebrew Bible and Old Testament. About 23 percent of the Qumran library are writings that later Jewish and Christian communities would...
As humans living in a fallen world, we are all deeply flawed and inherently sinful. Because of our tendency to deviate from God’s original intention for us, all institutions, including the church, are far from perfect and prone to missteps. These...
Whether we want to admit it or not, abuse is very real and at work in our churches today. When abuse is tied to a spiritual leader, environment, belief, or practice, it is spiritual abuse. For survivors, the damage can be life-altering, and the work...
The Nicene Creed is the most widely used confession of faith in the world—and has been for more than a thousand years. Sunday after Sunday in their worship services, Eastern Orthodox, Roman Catholics, Lutherans, Anglicans, and others recite the...
To many, an emphasis on liturgy might seem to be more of a liability than a support for ethics. Admittedly, the relationship between liturgy and ethics can easily be framed negatively. Citing passages from the prophets such as Amos 5 or Isaiah 1...
For me, the most challenging command Jesus ever gave is to love my enemies. What does it mean to love? Who is an enemy? Why did Jesus command his followers to love their enemies, and what does that actually look like in action?
It’s Monday. You wake up to another week. Yesterday was Sunday, but you missed church again for a pressing work project. Maybe on break you caught a recorded sermon, which you now find difficult to remember. At least you got in some football viewing...
Joseph of Nazareth, the adoptive father of Jesus, is neglected in theology and biblical studies and even in devotion. In Protestantism, he is seldom more than a Christmas decoration. In Catholicism, despite centuries of veneration of the Holy...
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