Women as Lead Preachers and the Meaning of ‘Authentein’ in 1 Timothy 2:12

Recently Mike Winger, a pastor and featured teacher on Biblical Thinker online, posted a very long series of videos exploring the subject of women in Christian ministry.[1] In part twelve […]
What the Bible Says About the End Times: 5 Essentials

We at RENEW.org suggest a common approach for difficult theological questions like the ones we encounter when thinking about the end times. You might call the approach “bullseye theology.” We […]
When Was the New Testament Written?

When was the New Testament written? One way to answer this is to list the New Testament books and give their approximate date of composition. If you’re looking more for […]
Take My Yoke Upon You

Living in the world is tiring. From work, to school, to familial duties, to just living life, it can all be so much. The good news is that our God […]
The Woman Caught in Adultery: Villain or Victim?

The classic story of the three little pigs was always so clear to me. The wolf was the bad guy, as the aggressor, and the pigs were the good guys, […]
Who Was Judas Iscariot in the Bible?

Who was Judas Iscariot in the Bible? Judas Iscariot is a name that many people know, even if they have never opened a Bible. The betrayal he represents is akin […]
‘Why the Gospel’ by Matthew Bates Book Review

As disciples of Jesus, we believe, obey, and share the gospel. But what is the point of the gospel? Author, theologian, and educator Matthew Bates’s newest book is Why the […]
Summary of 1-2 Thessalonians: Understanding the Basics of 1-2 Thessalonians in the Bible

Here is a short summary of 1-2 Thessalonians: Paul wrote these two letters to a brand new church in the city of Thessalonica, the largest city in Macedonia. After starting […]