In Romans 1:16-17, Paul declares the gospel to be the power of God for salvation. Explore what this means and why Paul was not ashamed of it.
A New Temple or a New Religion? The Exile and the Reshaping of Israelite Worship
When the exiles returned from Babylon and set about rebuilding the house of God, a question hung over the work that the timber and stone could not answer. Did the return from exile produce a rebuilt temple or a rebuilt religion? This essay argues for the second, within a carefully limited claim. The exile did...
Lesson 10: Sending Timothy: Faith Tested by Fire — 1 Thessalonians 3:1-5
Why did Paul send Timothy to Thessalonica? Explore 1 Thessalonians 3:1-5 and how pastoral concern drove Paul to reinforce a young church under persecution.
An Introduction to the Book of Romans: The Gospel in Full
Romans is Paul's most systematic presentation of the gospel. This introduction surveys the letter's background, structure, and enduring significance.
Supplemental Study: Leading Through Suffering
Paul's leadership in 1 Thessalonians reveals a pastor who led not from comfort but from the crucible of suffering. His example transforms how we think about ministry.
Lesson 9: Discipleship That Looks to Eternity — 1 Thessalonians 2:17-20
A shepherd's crown is found in the faces of the faithful at Christ's return. Dr. Carter explores 1 Thessalonians 2:17-20 on eternal reward and spiritual warfare.
Supplemental Study: The Birth of the Thessalonian Church
The Thessalonian church was born in the fires of persecution. Their story reveals what it means to receive the gospel with genuine faith.
Why Does Anything Exist? The Leibnizian Contingency Argument
Of all the questions that have occupied the minds of philosophers and theologians, none cuts deeper than Leibniz's: Why is there something rather than nothing? The Contingency Argument presses this question with relentless logical force.