When I was undertaking studies in Bible, theology and preaching the work of scholars like Kenneth Bailey were nothing short of revolutionary. Bailey observed the structures of texts, allusions to contemporary sources, and the cultural distinctives that readers in later generations would not ordinarily perceive. Though now dead, his works live on. Here’s a section …
Michael Kruger examines an episode in early church history as a demonstration of how the church applied its understanding of Scripture in response to those who claimed further revelation. An excerpt: …the history of the church (not to mention the Scriptures themselves) demonstrates that such claims of private, direct revelation are highly problematic. Of course, …
An eight minute video on the structure of the book of Psalms.
Chris Rosbrough pleading for some foolish preaching at Liberate: This is why I’m taking my stand for folly on April Fools’ Day, making an impassioned plea to every pastor who claims Jesus is Lord: Brothers, please forsake the wisdom of the world with its practical tips for successful living and resolve to preach nothing except …
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