The gospels (plural) are the writings, often called books, at the beginning of most Christian New Testaments. They’re commonly referred to as Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John, but they might also be preceded by something like “The Gospel of” or “The Gospel According to.” Generally, American Christians don’t distinguish between…

The Gospel (singular, capital G) in Christianity refers to the core message of God as revealed through Jesus’s life and ministry. I use the capital G to distinguish this from “the gospels,” which are the first four books of the Christian New Testament. Etymology The word “gospel” comes from a middle…

“Boss text” is a concept that was shared with me years ago, although I’ve been unable to track down who shared it. Even so, it was so helpful for me that I use it often to talk about hermeneutics and how we interpret scripture. What Is a Boss Text? A boss text is a piece…

Consistent Theology is a series exploring precisely that: consistency in what we believe, especially in the context of theology (our beliefs about God). Consistent theology is about being as consistent as possible within the system of our own theology. Because of that, our theological systems are inherently biased. It’s not…

Staying Home From Church is a series of posts challenging Christian understandings of what it means to “go to church.” This series was inspired by an article posted on The Gospel Coalition website called “ 5 Reasons to Keep Going to Church with Baby Brain.” …

Staying Home From Church is a series of posts challenging Christian understandings of what it means to “go to church.” This series was inspired by an article posted on The Gospel Coalition website called “ 5 Reasons to Keep Going to Church with Baby Brain.” …

Staying Home From Church is a series of posts challenging Christian understandings of what it means to “go to church.” This series was inspired by an article posted on The Gospel Coalition website called “ 5 Reasons to Keep Going to Church with Baby Brain.” …

Staying Home From Church is a series of posts challenging Christian understandings of what it means to “go to church.” This series was inspired by an article posted on The Gospel Coalition website called “ 5 Reasons to Keep Going to Church with Baby Brain.” …

Staying Home From Church is a series of posts challenging Christian understandings of what it means to “go to church.” This series was inspired by an article posted on The Gospel Coalition website called “ 5 Reasons to Keep Going to Church with Baby Brain.” …