Some claim that punishment is the mechanism that secures God’s forgiveness; instead, it is the consequence of God not forgiving sin. Read more
Some claim that punishment is the mechanism that secures God’s forgiveness; instead, it is the consequence of God not forgiving sin. Read more
Sandra Glahn's Nobody's Mother demonstrates how Paul uses Artemis to contextualize his message for the Ephesians Read more
Much written about Artemis of Ephesus is manifestly wrong. Sandra Glahn's Nobody's Mother helps to fix that problem Read more
The Old Testament presents numerous examples of sacrifices, many of which can be understood as symbolic meals offered to God by His worshipers. From the solemnity of the Passover Lamb to the simple grain offerings, these sacrifices were not only acts of atonement but also deeply communal and spiritual experiences. Read more
Former Google CEO, Eric Schmidt, underscores why we need to take seriously phenomena like fame and social status. Read more
Here are four key implications from ministry of understanding the differences between dignity cultures, honor cultures, and face cultures. Read more
We speak of honor-shame cultures but reality is more nuanced. Let's distinguish three distinct cultural logics: dignity, honor, and face. Read more
In a contemporary religious landscape marked by complexity and division, some conservative evangelicals have embarked on a unique trajectory of interpreting Christian faith and practice, transforming a myriad of matters into “essential” theological issues. This curious trend, akin to a “theological trojan horse,” often goes unnoticed. Yet its implications on the unity and diversity within the Christian community cannot be overstated. Is Everything “Essential”? Among the leading figures in this realm is Al Mohler, President of the Southern Baptist Theological... Read more
It is commonly taught that cowardice is a sin and worthy of hεll. This teaching likely comes from Revelation 21:8... Read more
Christians have long taught that humans have a “sin nature.” Countless people debate about precisely what that means. However you explain it, Romans 7 does not focus on it, contrary to popular teaching. The Flesh is Not Sin Nature As I previously noted, Romans 7 is routinely used in ways that evoke and cast shame on people. One reason for this concerns the way that Bibles sometimes translate sarx, the Greek word for “flesh.” The NIV takes much interpretive liberty... Read more
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