By Guest Contributor on August 5, 2016
I read a book called Out of Context by Richard Schultz last semester for a seminary class. The author goes through common exegetical and interpretive mistakes in teaching the Bible, including those that famous preachers or authors have made, and equips the reader with ways to make sure he or she does not make the Read More...
By Paul Burkhart on June 17, 2016
My one year at the first seminary I attended was perhaps the most formative time of theological change in my life. The seminary itself was in the midst of a redefinition and realigning of its commitments and leanings, and so points and counterpoints accompanied by passions were thick in the air. My views on Scripture—and Read More...
By Paul Burkhart on March 16, 2015
In your first year at seminary, you will inevitably be on either the giving or receiving end of what is probably the oldest seminary joke in existence, perhaps dating back to the time of Jesus himself. “Why do we have to buy all these textbooks? You would think that the only textbook we need is Read More...
By Anthony Russo on November 29, 2010
Can you name a team sport that starts with ‘s’? (Think about it’ll wait.) How about ‘seminary’? Oh, you don’t think so? Well, you’ll have another chance later. Hopefully by then I will have changed your thinking. Being married and attending seminary takes ‘team sport’ to a whole new level. While you are hard at Read More...
By Brian Schmitt on November 30, 2009
Cyber Monday, or everyday: The good folks over at Logos Bible Software are offering the GtS readers 25%[update 7/1/10] they now offer 15% off the latest Logos software. Either click here or use coupon code GTS1 when checking out. iPhone users should check out their recently launched iPhone app. Read More...
By Guest Contributor on September 2, 2008
If you’re interested in the New Living Translation Study Bible, you can check it out online with a free 30 day trial. Read More...
By Guest Contributor on August 14, 2008
According to our current Two Cent Tuesday poll, you folks are pretty big fans of the ESV. That being the case, I’m sure that you’re planning on picking up the new ESV Study Bible when it gets released in October. Amazon has the list price at $49 and $31.49 as their offer price. That’s a Read More...
By Guest Contributor on February 16, 2008
First, I still don’t really understand this whole “meme” thing… I think that since I got tagged, I now have to answer and then tag 5 other people? I’ll do it, but someone please explain this whole phenomenon to me: 1. What translation of the Bible do you like best? I’m an ESV guy… But Read More...
By Guest Contributor on November 6, 2007
Now, some of you might read that and think, “that’s a stupid question.” And of the ones who think that, half of you think it is stupid for one reason and half think it is stupid for another. However, the fact is that whether the question is good or not, it’s one I think we Read More...