Why the Old Testament Is Hard to Understand (and How to Read It Right)
One of the biggest challenges when expositing the Old Testament compared to the New Testament is something most of us don’t immediately recognize: our own internal bias. For many Christians, the Old Testament feels intimidating or confusing. I used to avoid it myself. Some of that comes from difficult passages. Some of it comes from […]
Why Biblical Theology Matters for Every Christian
The word theology often intimidates Christians. It can feel academic, abstract, or reserved for pastors and scholars. In reality, theology simply asks a foundational question every believer must answer, whether intentionally or not: Who is God, and how do we know Him? Biblical theology offers a framework for answering that question faithfully. It shapes how […]
Reading the Bible Correctly: Lessons from Urban Legends of the Old Testament
One of the greatest challenges in modern Christianity is learning how to read the Bible as it was meant to be read, in its context, through its original meaning, not through the lens of modern assumptions. Urban Legends of the Old Testament by David A. Croteau and Gary Yates dives straight into that challenge, addressing […]