Solving Arguments by Pointing to Context
I recall a dialogue I had with a high school classmate of mine. It remained friendly, but it was also a tense conversation regarding the similarities and differences between Christianity […]
Storytelling: How to Create Good Characters
How to Create Good Characters: Relatable, Complex, Real Truth-based details make characters relatable when you draw from real people, keen observation, and solid research. Complexity grows when writers know the […]
How Do We Interpret the Bible?
Interpret the Bible: Proven Steps to Prevent Confusion Hermeneutics is presented as the art and science of interpretation that helps readers understand Scripture in its proper context. Three core principles—observation, […]
Theological Differences, Respectful Debate: A Concluding Conversation with John Mark Hicks on Gender and the Bible
Gender and the Bible Debate: A Model for Respectful Theological Disagreement Explore where Renew.org and John Mark Hicks agree and differ on women’s participation, teaching, and authority in the gathered […]
Stop Comparing Your Church: Why Contextualization, Missiology, and Authenticity Matters
Contextualization in Your God Given Church Setting Contextualization counters comparison. When pastors are tempted to measure their ministry against other churches’ highlight reels, remembering their own unique context protects them […]
What’s So Important about Context? – Q&A with Orpheus J. Heyward
Context — Handling Scripture With Integrity Rightly handling the Word (2 Timothy 2:15) guards us from bending verses to our will and keeps God’s will central. Examples like Ephesians 2:8, […]
On Gender and the Bible: Why Do Women Stay Silent in 1 Corinthians 14? (Part 3)
Why Do Women Stay Silent in 1 Corinthians 14 — Context, Order, and Headship Drawing from 1 Corinthians 11–14, the article shows Paul correcting disorder in worship—telling tongue speakers, prophets, […]