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Hermenuetics
Exploring the art and science of interpreting Scripture faithfully. These posts examine principles of biblical interpretation, the role of context and genre, and how we move from the ancient text to contemporary application.
The God Who Does Not Grieve (And Why That Matters More Than You Think): On anthropopathism, impassibility, and the strange comfort of a God who cannot be undone
A God whose compassion is a reaction is a God whose compassion might fail. The doctrine of impassibility isn't the enemy of a warm, personal God. It's the foundation of one.
Beyond Seeing Jesus Everywhere: A Case for Christo-telic Hermeneutics
Claims that every Old Testament passage is "about Jesus" often lack New Testament support. A better approach: Christo-telic hermeneutics recognises all Scripture finds its ultimate fulfilment in Christ without forcing Jesus into every single verse.
Questions in the Garden: Character, Reader, and Resolution in Genesis 3
We think we know Genesis 3—the serpent, the woman, the forbidden fruit. But this may be our greatest obstacle to reading Scripture. When we slow down and pay attention to, we discover sophisticated character development, dramatic tension, and theological depths that reward patient reading.
Reading Scripture as One Story: A Journey Through the Biblical Drama
Introducing a new series to accompany the Bible Overview unit I'm leading at my church. We'll be exploring the Scriptures as one unified story and discovering our place in God's drama of creation, fall, redemption, and restoration through thoughtful reflection on Scripture's big narrative.