Bible Bites [Exegesis]
Contentment: “Whose God Is Their Belly”
Now that it is summer, I spend my Saturdays at the Des Moines Downtown Farmers’ Market, selling baked goods for my brother-in-law with Mast Family Far..
Reading the Psalms as Christians
A friend (and relative of a relative) raised some good questions after my last post about Psalm 122. In summary, if I understood him correctly, he won..
NIV Turns 50: An Interview with Douglas J. Moo
[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 tra..
Final Surprises about 2014’s Most Popular Verses (Part 3)
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 ba..
10 Surprises about 2014’s Most Popular Bible Verses (Part 2)
Finally, brothers and sisters… let me share more surprises about 10 of 2014’s most popular Bible verses. (See here for the first 3 surpris..
10 Surprises about 2014’s Most Popular Bible Verses
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 pr..
5 Ways to Understand the Bible Better in 2015
I just finished reading Revelation, and… I confess I don’t understand it all very well. Even in the New International Version, with its go..
On Translation Choices and Pastoral Concerns
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..
Who Judged After Samson? Eli or Samuel?
A friend just asked a question about the upcoming Sunday School lesson (Christian Light Publications). The topic is rather technical and not obviously..
Should You Keep Your Convictions Secret? (Romans 14:22)
[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 bel..