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Share FacebookXLinkedInRedditEmail Does Paul prefer Christians remain single, despite the rest of the Bible’s positive portrayal of marriage? In this episode of What in the Word?, Kirk E. Miller sits down with Dr. Danielle Treweek to walk through numerous difficulties in 1 Corinthians 7. For instance, does Paul teach that some receive a special Spirit-empowerment to remain single? What is the “present distress”? And what does it mean for married couples to live as though they are not?

Share FacebookXLinkedInRedditEmail Teaching the biblical languages can be a great joy and a great challenge. Watching new students learn how to read the Bible in its original languages and gain confidence in their new abilities is wonderful. But teaching the same grammatical concepts year after year can feel monotonous. The challenge is worth rising to, because effective teaching is a skill that can be developed.

Share FacebookXLinkedInRedditEmail More than any other national observance in America, Juneteenth challenges the connection between historical liberation and modern Christian identity. While some worry the holiday is a vehicle for secular “woke” philosophy, a closer look reveals a movement saturated in Christian legacy.

Share FacebookXLinkedInRedditEmail Theological method, sometimes called theological prolegomenon, is a formal account of how to do theology that pays attention to the objectives, categories of evidence, subdisciplines, and techniques of theology. While this definition may sound dry, its importance becomes clear when we recognize that theological method develops tools to support evangelizing, teaching, exploring new questions, and resolving disputes.

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Share FacebookXLinkedInRedditEmail Psalm 137 ends with one of the Bible’s most scandalizing lines: a prayer that an enemy’s infants would be dashed against rocks. It understandably troubles believers, and for skeptics, it’s a classic case against the Bible’s goodness. Does this cry for violence—especially against innocent babies—belong in what is supposed to be a sacred hymn book? On this episode of What in the Word?, Kirk E. Miller brings in Dr. Bruce Waltke to reckon with this troubling passage.

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Share FacebookXLinkedInRedditEmail Have you ever tried to explain the Trinity and accidentally committed a heresy? You are not alone. The usual suspect, perhaps, is Modalism. Modalism may sound right to many believers. However, it critically misunderstands the nature of God as presented in Scripture. Let us explore what this heresy is, why it matters, and how we can avoid it.

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Share FacebookXLinkedInRedditEmail Every pastor I know agrees that visiting church members in their homes is a good thing to do. Generally, none would dispute that a shepherd should do his best to know the sheep in his flock. But are pastoral visits a prescribed practice? Are they scripturally necessary or simply beneficial?