Throughout Christian history, interpretations of biblical scripture have deeply influenced doctrines that shape beliefs, ethical standards, and societal norms. Despite the insistence by many ...

Christians have a moral and ethical obligation to avoid repeating the mistakes of the past when interpreting scripture. Throughout history, biblical interpretation has profoundly shaped societies, ...

An update to the Bible translation used by many mainline Protestant churches has stirred accusations of “gaywashing” over how an ancient Greek word is translated. At issue: Does arsenokoitai ...

An influential scholar, she challenged centuries of biblical interpretation that presumed that women were unequal to men in the eyes of God. By Adam Nossiter Phyllis Trible, an eminent scholar of ...

New strategies for interpreting Scripture turn out to be not so new—and deepen our life in Christ. A wide range of voices claims that a crisis of biblical interpretation is taking place. But contrary ...

Q&A with religious studies scholar Eric Vanden Eykel on the history, mystery, memes, and meaning of the wise men in the Book of Matthew. The answers, for many, are as easy to recall as the first line ...

The video reviews several commonly quoted Bible verses and explains their original contexts and intended meanings, clarifying how context shapes interpretation. It addresses misused Bible verses by ...

Transformation starts here. In Bethel Seminary’s Biblical Studies Certificate program, you’ll expand your knowledge of the Bible and cultivate your spiritual maturity as you apply biblical truth to ...