Scripture: Romans 1
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…
How Jewish is Christianity?
In this episode, Darrell Bock is joined by Vladmir Pikman to discuss the relationship between Judaism…
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,…
TWO PRESIDENTS: BAILEY & YARBROUGH IN CONVERSATION – PART 1
INTERVIEWED BY NEIL R. COULTER & KRAIG MCNUTT In our centennial year, we express gratitude to…
Why Christians Care About Art and Beauty
In this episode, Kasey Olander, Brian Chan, and Neil Coulter explore the meaning of art and…
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…
Pursuing the Next Generation
In this episode, Bill Hendricks and Greg Stier discuss how impactful youth can be when they…
A Good Word: ἀγαθός – Good
In an encounter recorded in the Gospels, a wealthy man met Jesus on the road and,…
A Good Word: ἐξουσία – Authority
When I was in college, I studied classical guitar. As you can imagine, the mix of…
A Good Word: δόξα – Glory
Once, I watched a solar eclipse. I stared in fascination as the small circle of light…
A Good Word: εὐαγγέλιον – Gospel
You may have heard the word “gospel” (euangelion) used in two different ways. This key term…
Thinking About God's Calling
In this episode, Darrell Bock, Milyce Pipkin, and Bill Hendricks examine what it means to be…
Dr. Daniel Wallace: The Worshipful Call to Learning, Teaching, and Learning Again
And then in 1997, I contracted encephalitis—a swelling of the brain—and lost most of my memory. My…
Getting to Know Manuscripts with Dr. Daniel B. Wallace and the Center for the Study of New Testament Manuscripts
We know that textual criticism is the study of variants in different manuscripts. But how did…
Why Israel Matters for the Promises of God
In this episode, Darrell Bock and Mitch Glaser discuss the important role that Israel plays in…
The World of the New Testament – Classic
In this classic episode, Drs. Darrell Bock and Michael Bird discuss the New Perspective on Paul…
Sticks & Stones: The Power of Our Words
As a result of their creation by God, humans have dignity. That all humans are imagers…
A Passion for the Gospel
Andy Wileman, lead pastor at Grace Bible Church in Dallas, TX, reminisces on his time at…
