Invitation to Believe
In contrast to Jesus' unbelieving audience, John expects his own readers to believe.…
Isaiah: Witness and Pattern
In John 12, Isaiah is both a witness to Christ, and a pattern for Christ's own ministry.…
What Did Isaiah See?
To explain the people's failure to believe in Jesus, John quotes two passages from the prophet Isaiah.…
Intelligent Design or Intellectual Humility?
The most promising path for Christianity to regain legitimacy will be through respecting the expertise of scientists.…
A Sterile Universe?
What would it mean for theology if natural laws could explain the development of complex life?…
How Science Beat Theology
While disagreements over theology were tearing Europe apart, the natural philosophers were advancing the dominion of humankind over the created world.…
Has Christianity Lost Its Scientific Roots?
Maybe science didn't leave Christianity behind. Maybe Christianity lost the things that made it the perfect incubator for modern science.…
Review: Return of the God Hypothesis
I suspect Stephen Meyer's book will only convince people who are already inclined toward the "God hypothesis."…
A Death for the People
There are two ways the raising of Lazarus "glorifies" Jesus. And one of them might surprise you.…
Lazarus Unbound
Jesus' descriptions of the final resurrection at the end of history are always coupled with talk of judgment. Resurrection is only a consolation for "those who have done good." It's actually a bad thing for "those who have done evil!"…
Jesus Discouraged
"Jesus wept" is one of the most famous verses in the Bible. Despite its simplicity, the verse does raise a question: why did Jesus weep? The answer emerges as we unravel the context.…
What is the Septuagint?
We know very little about the origin of the Septuagint. But it may be the most important Bible translation ever made.…