Exegesis, Ecclesiology, and Exploration.

Kissing in the First Century: Excerpt from Craig Keener

Conservative Anabaptists are one of the few North American Christian groups to have retained kissing as a religious practice. But in the past 120 years we have ..

Dwight Gingrich

Jan 12, 2015

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NIV Turns 50: An Interview with Douglas J. Moo

Bible Bites [Exegesis]

[Repost and discussion of an interview by Books at a Glance.] One of the wisest things a Bible interpreter can do is become familiar with the best translations ..

Final Surprises about 2014’s Most Popular Verses (Part 3)

Bible Bites [Exegesis]

This is the third and final post about the Bible verses that were most popular among readers of YouVersion and Bible Gateway in 2014. (See here for background..

10 Surprises about 2014’s Most Popular Bible Verses (Part 2)

Bible Bites [Exegesis]

Finally, brothers and sisters… let me share more surprises about 10 of 2014’s most popular Bible verses. (See here for the first 3 surprises and background ..

10 Surprises about 2014’s Most Popular Bible Verses

Bible Bites [Exegesis]

In 2014, more people read the Bible on electronic devices than ever before. This gives us a clearer picture than ever into Bible reading habits and preferences...

5 Ways to Understand the Bible Better in 2015

Bible Bites [Exegesis]

I just finished reading Revelation, and… I confess I don’t understand it all very well. Even in the New International Version, with its goal of “providing..

At Christmastime; Christmas Comes Again [Poems by Mom]

Does the Resurrection Matter? (Albert Mast’s Memorial Service)

By Elaine Gingrich

Two days ago I was privileged to speak at the memorial service of my father-in-law, Albert Mast. This was a great honor, and a wonderful opportunity to ponder t..

A “Far Better” Morning for Albert

Dwight's Family

My desire is to depart and be with Christ, for that is far better. (Philippians 1:23) The amount of interest expressed in my last post was unusual, breaking re..

What Is the Christian’s True Hope in Death?

Dwight's Family

My father-in-law, Albert Mast, is nearing death. At least, that’s the way it looks to those of us who are nearest to him. It sounds strange to say it, and str..