Articles
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Come and See: Staying Near Jesus
John 1:35–39 gives us a quiet beginning. Two disciples hear John the Baptist point to Jesus and say, “Behold, the Lamb of God.” They begin…
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Open My Eyes to Wonder
Psalm 119:17–24 contains one of the most honest and necessary prayers a reader of Scripture can offer: “Open my eyes, that I may behold wondrous…
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Psalm 46 Be Still in the Midst of Chaos
Psalm 46 is often remembered for one line: “Be still, and know that I am God.” Many people hear those words as if they belong…
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Hagar and The God Who Sees Those We Miss
Genesis 16:7–14 gives us one of Scripture’s most arresting encounters with God. Hagar is alone in the wilderness, displaced, exhausted, and vulnerable. She has been…
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Speak, for Your Servant Hears
In 1 Samuel 3, the boy Samuel hears his name in the night and does not yet know who is calling. He mistakes the voice…
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Tradition and Scripture in Christian Theology
An introduction to how Christian theology understands the relationship between Scripture and tradition, and why that relationship matters for doctrine, interpretation, and serious study.
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The Doctrine of God and the Shape of Christian Worship
The doctrine of God stands at the center of Christian theology and gives shape to Christian worship. This essay explores why serious study of God’s…
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Theological Interpretation and the Reading of Scripture
Learn what theological interpretation of Scripture means, why doctrine matters for reading the Bible, and how theology helps Christians read with greater depth, coherence, and…
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How Christian Doctrine Shapes the Church
Christian doctrine shapes the church’s identity, worship, teaching, mission, and common life. This article explains why doctrine matters for faithful Christian formation and serious theological…
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Why Doctrine Matters for Christian Faith and Practice
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