Exegesis, Ecclesiology, and Exploration.

Should Every Church Gathering Look Like 1 Corinthians 14?

Yesterday a friend of mine1 asked a good question: Is the way you “do church” found in the Bible? I’m not asking if it’s inherently wrong, but just wond..

Dwight Gingrich

Nov 10, 2014

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On Translation Choices and Pastoral Concerns

Bible Bites [Exegesis]

This morning I noticed an example of the NIV being very politically correct–or, to be kinder, very pastorally aware: The wife does not have authority over her..

Who Judged After Samson? Eli or Samuel?

Bible Bites [Exegesis]

A friend just asked a question about the upcoming Sunday School lesson (Christian Light Publications). The topic is rather technical and not obviously important..

Should You Keep Your Convictions Secret? (Romans 14:22)

Bible Bites [Exegesis]

[Editorial comments added Nov. 5, 2014.] While reading through Romans in the NIV this morning I came across chapter 14, verse 22: So whatever you believe about ..

What to Expect Next on Dwight Gingrich Online

DGO website

Well, it’s been just over two weeks since I launched DGO. It’s time to regroup and look ahead. Thank you very much for your interest and encouragement! Than..

“In Adam’s Fall We…?” Inclusion or Imperialism in Romans 5

Thinking Theology Aloud [Random]

I’m reading through Romans right now, on target for finishing my through-the-NIV-Bible-in-a-year goal. This morning I arrived again at that head-scratching pa..

Can a Hermit Be Humble?

Church Chat [Ecclesiology]

Dwight’s rules about Christian virtues: Paul’s first words as he summarizes his ministry to the Ephesian elders: “You know how I lived the whole time I wa..

If You’re Not a Berean, Who Might You Be?

Bible Bites [Exegesis]

Be a Berean! This is a common encouragement among Bible-loving Christians. But what does this mean? Why is it important to be a Berean? And what is the alternat..

Launch Day!

DGO website

Hi friends! Welcome to Dwight Gingrich Online. (Special thanks to those of you who have been enduring my countdown on Facebook.) For a while I’ve been wanting..

Social Media according to the Gospel

Old Facebook Posts

(Old Facebook Post – Expanded) Let’s talk about social media. But first ponder, in context, this 141-character tweet from Jesus: “…When so many thousand..