John Whittaker

John Whittaker is disciple of Jesus and a bible teacher whose goal is to provide what he calls “blue jeans theology”–theology for everyday life. He’s been a pastor and Bible college professor and a church planter. One of his greatest joys in life is being a husband, father, and grandfather. He is the creator of the Bible in Life online teaching ministry (at johnwhittaker.net) and of the Listener’s Commentary on the New Testament (listenerscommentary.com). He loves seeing people come alive to the joy and transforming power of walking with Jesus in the midst of their everyday life.

Summary of 1-2 Thessalonians: Understanding the Basics of 1-2 Thessalonians in the Bible

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 the church and only teaching them for a short time, Paul was forced to leave town. The church was facing opposition from the people in […]

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Review of ‘Does the Bible Support Same-Sex Marriage?’ by Preston Sprinkle

Review of ‘Does the Bible Support Same-Sex Marriage?’ by Preston Sprinkle

Does the Bible Support Same-Sex Marriage? is Dr. Preston Sprinkle’s latest contribution to the ongoing conversation concerning what the Bible teaches about sexuality and marriage. It “is designed to offer thoughtful Christian responses to some of the main arguments for same-sex marriage” and is intended to be an “accessible one-stop book” addressing this topic from […]

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Summary of 2 Corinthians: Understanding the Basics of 2 Corinthians in the Bible

Summary of 2 Corinthians: Understanding the Basics of 2 Corinthians in the Bible

Here is a short summary of 2 Corinthians: 2 Corinthians is actually the fourth letter from Paul to the church in Corinth. There had been a serious breakdown in the relationship between Paul and members of the church, a lot of which was motivated by some traveling preachers who ran down Paul and promoted themselves. […]

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