Scripture: Ephesians 6
The Role of Apologetics in the Church
In this episode, Jeremiah Chandler discusses with Frank Turek and Eric Mason the role of apologetics…
A Good Word: δοῦλος — Slave
Given the historical and cultural context, the term “slave” (δοῦλος) evokes only negative emotions and responses.…
God’s Discipline: Punitive or Instructive?
What comes to mind when you hear the word “discipline?” You probably think of either punishment—like…
A Good Word: ὀφθαλμός “eye”
Isn’t it interesting that we often ignore the importance of our body parts when they are…
A Good Word: ἐλπίς “hope” (in 1 Peter 3:15)
1 Peter 3:15 is a well-known verse. It often appears in Bible memory verse packets. While…
A Good Word: חסה – To take shelter
It was the most important day of my life. Though it was over 60 years ago,…
A Good Word: κύριος — Lord
The title “Lord” (κύριος) is rather innocuous today. We apply this title to anything resembling authority.…
A Good Word: πιστός – Faithful
Memories from my childhood bring a mix of emotions. My parents divorced when I was five,…
A Good Word: χάρις – Grace
Matthew 18:23–35 recounts one of Jesus’s well-known parables in which a servant, after being forgiven an…
A Good Word: υἱοθεσία – Adoption
Many people have personal experience with adoption–either as an adopter, an adoptee or knowing someone who…
A Good Word: ἀγαθός – Good
In an encounter recorded in the Gospels, a wealthy man met Jesus on the road and,…
Reflections on Hamas’s Attack on Israel
This podcast episode on Hamas's October 7 attack on Israel is unique for The Table. We…
A Good Word: ἐξουσία – Authority
When I was in college, I studied classical guitar. As you can imagine, the mix of…
The Spirit World in the Old Testament
In this episode, Kymberli Cook, Bob Chisholm, and John Walton discuss the reality of spiritual beings…
A Good Word: ἀλήθεια – Truth
I never meant to be a thief, but the evidence was undeniable: two small tomatoes still…
POIEMA: An Interview with Dr. Darrell L. Bock
Our summer issue’s theme is engaging outsiders. Let’s consider what it means that “we are his…
Battle Ready – Jonathan Daniels
Mr. Jonathan Daniels is a youth minister for Shine Bible Fellowship. In his message, Battle Ready,…
Spiritual People to Help Us in Spiritual Battles
Dr. Herman Baxter, Dean of Students, reminds believers of the trustworthy, special, and faithful people to…
Becoming a Spiritual Influence at Work
In this episode, Bill Hendricks and Dr. Bill Peel, CEO of 24Seven discuss the importance of…
Cultural Engagement, Politics, and The Gospel – Classic
In this classic episode, Dr. Darrell Bock and Dr. Russell Moore discuss cultural engagement, focusing on…
Walking with God
When it first happened, you could hardly understand it. You had been seeking something that was…
A Christian without Community Is Like a Song without Melody
Growth in faith does not come about in vitro. It occurs in the womb of the church…
Truth, Love, and Defending the Faith – Classic
In this classic episode, Mikel Del Rosario, Dr. Darrell Bock and Dr. Sean McDowell discuss cultural…
How Corporate Worship Strengthens Weary Saints
When my church gathers, it appears we have little in common. Our skin colors vary. Our…
