Solomon: Love Him or Hate Him?
The Bible Project
King Solomon was the wisest person who ever lived, and also made some incredibly unwise choices.
5 Practical Guidelines for Reading the Old Testament Laws
George Guthrie Let's be honest. Certain parts of the Old Testament can seem just plain weird. How do we know which laws apply today?
How Can I Know Which Bible Promises Apply to Me?
Amy Hall We’ve been receiving questions about how to determine which promises do apply to us. The most basic place to start is to look at what is said to New Covenant believers versus those who were under the specific terms of the Mosaic Covenant with its promised blessings and curses.
Romans 7 Does Not Describe Your Christian Experience
Thomas Schreiner Romans 7:13–25 is one of the most disputed and controversial passages in the Bible. Augustine changed his mind about its meaning, so we have precedent for swinging back and forth in our own interpretation.
Romans 7 Does Describe Your Christian Experience
John Piper When I teach on Romans 7, I expect there may be pushback to my argument that Romans 7:14–25 refers to Paul’s—and thus to our—Christian experience.
Seven Reasons Why You Shouldn’t Read 1 Timothy 6:1-2 as an Endorsement of Slavery
Denny Burk Have you ever faced a skeptic—maybe a family member or a friend at work—who threw slavery at you as evidence that the Bible can’t be trusted? They argue that if you are using the Bible as your authority on what is right and wrong, then you are basing your deeply held beliefs on a morally deficient revelation.
How to Read the Bible
Michael Horton How should one approach, interpret, read, and understand the Bible? Here are some practical tips for Bible study and reading.
The Shocking Words of Christ
Jimmy Agan It is often said—and rightly so—that Jesus is the hero of every text of Scripture. Yet when we first encounter him in Matthew 15:26, Jesus looks anything but heroic. Instead, it appears that he is failing to be missional, and being entirely rude in the process...
Rethinking Jephthath's Foolish Vow
Miles Van Pelt Most Christians struggle to understand the narratives recorded in the book of Judges. Consider the opening account where Adonai Bezek is captured by the tribe of Judah, humiliated by having his thumbs and big toes cut off, and then dies in Jerusalem...
Eat this Book: Bible in Five
BlackHawk Church This video accompanies Week 1 of the Eat this Book challenge to read through the Bible in one year. This video discusses some of the major themes to look for while reading Genesis 1-12...