biblical-studies

Category - Biblical Studies

the words Jews Kill Jesus with a question mark is displayed with an image of a crowd and a portion of the article text to the left.

min13

Biblical Studies

Did the Jews Kill Jesus? Challenging Anti-Semitic Interpretations

Michael F. BirdApril 17, 2025

The words Immigrants and Foreigners in large script font, with a portion of the article text in the background.

min28

Biblical Studies

What Does the Bible Actually Say About Immigrants and Foreigners?

Charlie TrimmApril 16, 2025

The phrase Love Your Enemies can be read in script lettering with a portion of the article text placed in the background.

min11

Biblical Studies

Love Your Enemies: The Most Challenging Command Jesus Gave

Rebekah EklundApril 7, 2025

The words Creation Mandate in large script font with a portion of the article text in the background.

min21

Biblical Studies

What Is the Creation Mandate—and Does It Still Matter?

Mark WardApril 1, 2025

An image of a pair of oxen yoked together in the center. Towards the bottom right, a portion of the article text can be seen.

min14

Biblical Studies

My Yoke Is Easy and My Burden Is Light: Understanding Jesus’s Invitation

Guy WatersMarch 27, 2025

An illustration capturing the Nativity, where we can see a depiction of Joseph of Nazareth, the adoptive father of Jesus.

min30

Biblical Studies

Meet Jesus’s Other Father: The Overlooked Legacy of Joseph of Nazareth

Blake AdamsMarch 19, 2025

stylized imagery of a master giving talents to his servants.

min14

Biblical Studies

Beyond Money: What the Parable of the Talents Really Teaches

Jeannine BrownMarch 7, 2025

A collage of text, blue color blocks, and a black and white photo of wineskins.

min11

Biblical Studies Spiritual Formation

Why Fasting Looks Different When You Know Jesus: Mark 2:18–22

Chandler WileyJanuary 31, 2025

An image containing a statue of David with the Hebrew text of a psalm besides him.

min15

Biblical Studies Spiritual Formation

Should We Pray Written Prayers? The Surprising Scriptural Basis for Scripted Prayer

Casey BedellJanuary 30, 2025

Man worshipping with hands raised and head bowed

min15

Biblical Studies Practical Theology

Why Worship Is Better Under the New Covenant (Heb 10:19–22)

Daniel R. HydeDecember 17, 2024

An image of a cross symbolizing the significance of Jesus's death as described in the Gospel of Luke.

min21

Biblical Studies

How Jesus’s Death Resolves 6 Key Themes in Luke

Kirk E. MillerSeptember 18, 2024

An image of a man with a tongue of fire above his head to represent the gospel going to the Gentiles in the book of Acts.

min18

Biblical Studies Culture and Context

Acts of Persuasion: Why Did Gentiles Convert to Christianity?

Joshua JippAugust 15, 2024

The words women in the Gospel of Luke with an artistic depiction of Luke.

min19

Biblical Studies

Women in Luke’s Gospel: Christianity’s Elevation & Concern for Women

Michael F. BirdAugust 8, 2024

Image depicting the words Olivet Discourse on either side of a strong tree. An excerpt from an article is shown on the left side, representing the theological discussion of the Olivet Discourse.

min17

Biblical Studies

The Olivet Discourse: Second Coming Prophesy or Prophetic Warning against Jerusalem?

Michael F. BirdMay 23, 2024

A image for the article on 8 lessons from the book of Job on suffering

min15

Biblical Studies Practical Theology

Through the Valley: 8 Lessons from Job about Suffering & Comfort

Mitch ChaseMay 22, 2024

Blog Image Academic Dec The Spirit of the Lord is Upon Me @X x

min14

Biblical Studies Theology

The Spirit of the Lord Is upon Me: How This Prophecy Applies to Jesus

Daniel StevensDecember 20, 2023

The numbers 1 through 10 in different places representing the numbering of the ten commandments

min19

Biblical Studies Theology

3 Ways to Number the Ten Commandments (& Which Is Right)

Jason S. DeRouchieOctober 20, 2023

a hand reaching out for a piece of fruit from the tree of knowledge of good and evil

min11

Biblical Studies Theology

2 Trees of Eden & What They Mean: Knowledge of Good & Evil vs. Life

Mark BriansOctober 10, 2023

Graphic of a rabbit and a fire with text from the article about the definition of the word defiled

min11

Biblical Studies Culture and Context

Defiled Defined: What “Defiled” Means in the Old Testament

Ken CasillasOctober 3, 2023

Graphic of an ancient ship on the water representing one biblical event on this list of 28 Bible events Christians should know

min16

Bible Study Biblical Studies

The 28 Most Important Bible Events—and Why They Matter

Tobin PerrySeptember 26, 2023

A graphic with two circles. Inside one circle represents a plain and inside the other circle is a mountain. This represents the distinctions and similarities between the sermon on the plain and sermon on the mount.

min16

Bible Study Biblical Studies

Sermon on the Plain: What It Is & How It Differs from the Sermon on the Mount

Peter KrolAugust 30, 2023

Graphic with the word secret meaning in bold and portions of the article behind it.

min8

Bible Study Biblical Studies

The Secret Meaning of YHWH

Mark WardJuly 27, 2023

A graphic of three circles, representing the process of God creating the world from chaos to order, ending with highlights of stars, the little lights in Genesis 1.

min15

Biblical Studies Scholarship Theology

Little Lights: The Significance of Light in Genesis

Kelly CrossJuly 25, 2023

A graphic with multiple speaking bubbles representing the different opinions that can arise when interpreting complex Bible passages.

min30

Biblical Studies Scholarship

Augustine’s Two Steps for Interpreting Complex Texts

Blake AdamsJuly 21, 2023

A graphic with a church and a sketch of an old theologian studying the Bible, representing the rock in Matthew 16.

min14

Biblical Studies Scholarship Theology

Upon This Rock I Will Build My Church: Matthew 16:18 & the Temple

Timothy RuckerJuly 6, 2023

illustration of person's head with flame above it to picture Pentecost

min13

Biblical Studies

What Is Pentecost in the Bible & Why Is It Important?

Karen EngleMay 9, 2023

Graphic with copy from the article and parts of the words Hebrew, Greek, and Aramaic highlighted.

min26

Bible Study Biblical Languages Biblical Studies

Was the New Testament Written in Hebrew, Aramaic, or Greek?

Drew LongacreApril 29, 2023

A circle on top of a mountain signifying Jesus's ascension after his resurrection

min17

Biblical Studies Theology

The Ascension of Jesus: What It Is, Why It’s Often Overlooked & More

Lexham PressApril 28, 2023

Graphic with two sketches of Paul the Apostle. On one, it says Saul and on the other it says Paul.

min11

Bible Study Biblical Studies

Why Was “Saul” Changed to “Paul”?

Steve WaltonApril 7, 2023

Collage representing Jesus appearing to the women. Includes image of a cross and a woman looking up and praying.

min7

Biblical Studies

Why Did Jesus Appear to the Women Instead of the Disciples?

Matthew BoffeyApril 6, 2023

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