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Jesus Didn’t Grasp for Status. But I Sure Do.

He “made himself nothing by taking the very nature of a servant.” I dread admitting I don’t have a fancy new job.

The Church Outside Serving the Church Inside

Reading Philippians from Paul’s prison context should encourage the church to care better for the incarcerated.

What Incarcerated Ministry Leaders Want the Church to Know

Four seminary students and graduates offer encouragement to the church.

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Is Sexuality a Matter of First Importance?

The apostle Paul’s discussion of same-sex sexuality in 1 Corinthians 6 is a clear, compassionate, and proportionate model for church leaders.

Don’t Skip Chronicles in Your Bible Reading Plan

What we can learn from the chronicler’s stories about the kings of Israel.

Yes, Paul Really Taught Mutual Submission

Why Wayne Grudem’s interpretation of Ephesians 5:21 is untenable.

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The New Testament Authors Had Enslaved Helpers. How Much Does That Matter?

They likely farmed out the most physically arduous elements of composition. But they (and God) still deserve credit for the words.

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Was Paul a Slave?

The surprising argument that Saul of Tarsus was born into bondage.

Yes, Charisma Has a Place in the Pulpit

But let’s not mistake it for calling.

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The Myth Behind the Meaning of Paul’s Words on Women and Childbearing

Sandra Glahn studies the record of an Ephesian goddess to aid our reading of a challenging passage.

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