Words of Wisdom
Exegesis
[Studying the bible] doesn't mean mastering the text, it means submitting to it as it is given to us. Exegesis doesn't take charge of the text and impose superior knowledge on it; it enters the world of the text and let the text 'read' us. Exegesis is an act of sustained humility: there is so much about this text that I don't know, that I will never know.
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Resources
Do Christians really oppose gay marriage?
On the subject of same sex marriage, Steve Chalke says: "The church is always going to be wrong-footed over the issue of gay marriage unless it sorts out a deeper and more profound issue. It's the issue of how it handles inclusion, and in th
What Does The Number Three Mean In The Bible?
Three: the number of the Trinity The number three is the second most sacred number in the numeric code (behind only the number seven). Like the number one, it is associated with God, but while the number one pertains to God, the number t
Books
The Gospel of John and Christian Theology
This considerable volume features a collection of essays on a myriad of topics ranging from historical assessment of the Fourth Gospel through to high-octane theological questions upon good and evil. The inclusions are really eclectic and there is herein a veritable feast for Johannine aficionados! It is edited by the prolific Richard Bauckham and Carl Mosser.
