Exegesis, Ecclesiology, and Exploration.

Notes While Reading the Christian Standard Bible (CSB)

I set a goal this year to read through the Bible in the Christian Standard Bible (CSB) translation. I’m far behind schedule but don’t regret my choice. The..

Dwight Gingrich

Apr 07, 2018

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How Do We Know Jesus Rose from the Dead?

Thinking Theology Aloud [Random]

How do we know Jesus rose from the dead? We discussed this question today at Followers of Jesus Church Atlanta as part of our Easter celebration. How would you..

On Which Day of the Week Did Jesus Die?

Bible Bites [Exegesis]

On which day of the week did Jesus die? The first thing that must be said about this question is that it is not a question of first importance, nor even of seco..

Who Is Lording Over Whom? (Matthew 20:25)

Bible Bites [Exegesis]

Today while studying Greek I encountered an exegetical puzzle. Who is lording over whom in this verse? Here is a more specific question: To whom does the final ..

What Does a True Follower of Jesus Look Like?

Thinking Theology Aloud [Random]

How can you identify a real Christian? What are the marks of a genuine Christian? Mark Dever is famous for his list of “Nine Marks of a Healthy Church.” Oth..

A Story in Greek

Bible Bites [Exegesis]

In December I had the opportunity to take a two-week Greek immersion class in Pennsylvania. There were about seventeen students and five teachers, depending on ..

Churchfunding: 2017 Year-End Report

Dwight's Family

Since our “churchfunding” house loan was a public adventure, I want to give public updates from time to time. How is it working for us by now? Very well, th..

The Higher Calling: The Church, Jesus’ Rival Nation, God’s Kingdom (Guest Post from Sattler College)

Guest Post

This spring I had the opportunity to enjoy lunch with Finny Kuruvilla, who is, among other things, a medical doctor, an investment officer, a church planter, an..

“All Things Work Together for…” What?

Bible Bites [Exegesis]

In Romans 8:28 Paul famously assures us that “all things work together for good.” This is a much-quoted and much-misunderstood verse. Here it is in full: A..

“Red Letter Reductionism” Expanded

Thinking Theology Aloud [Random]

So I expanded it from 23 pages to 31 pages. Then, with great effort and the judicious advice of a friend, I cut it down to 14 pages. Now I have two red letter r..