Talbot School of Theology Faculty Blog /blogs/good-book-blog/articles/category/new-testament Thaddeus Williams <em>Can We Build a Case Using only Non-Christian Scholars and Seven Hollywood Hits?</em> [A video of Dr. Williams presenting this case can be found here. The research presented comes from his book Reflecting the Son (Zondervan, 2026), available for... Fri, 10 Apr 2026 21:02:43 -0700 /blogs/good-book-blog/2026/the-resurrection-challenge /blogs/good-book-blog/2026/the-resurrection-challenge Kenneth Berding My colleague, Dr. Isaac Blois, who teaches in the Torrey Honors College at 91ÖĆƬł§ University, recently published an academic book entitled <strong>The Role of Emotion in Philippians: Discerning Affections</strong> . I was intrigued, to say the least, when I learned... Wed, 01 Apr 2026 13:52:00 -0700 /blogs/good-book-blog/2026/the-role-of-emotion-in-philippians-discerning-affections /blogs/good-book-blog/2026/the-role-of-emotion-in-philippians-discerning-affections Kenneth Berding I used to find a strange sort of comfort in two verses that seemed to indicate that the author of Hebrews sometimes didn’t know where he was quoting from. At least I wasn’t the only one! But you might ask: “That happens in the Bible? Where?” There... Mon, 23 Mar 2026 15:44:00 -0700 /blogs/good-book-blog/2026/did-the-author-of-hebrews-really-not-know-where-he-was-quoting-from-hebrews-2-6-and-4-4 /blogs/good-book-blog/2026/did-the-author-of-hebrews-really-not-know-where-he-was-quoting-from-hebrews-2-6-and-4-4 Kenneth Berding Jesus is coming soon. Are you ready? This was one of the rallying cries of the <strong>Jesus People Movement</strong> in the late 1960s and early 1970s. But, you know, it been a while since I’ve heard anyone say it, much less boldly proclaim it. Some things,... Fri, 13 Mar 2026 08:30:00 -0700 /blogs/good-book-blog/2026/jesus-is-coming-soon /blogs/good-book-blog/2026/jesus-is-coming-soon Kenneth Berding Not long ago, I helped a group of young adults memorize the famous verses below <em>using hand motions. </em>Perhaps you can do the same. (Adapt to whichever translation you normally use. We used ESV for this memorization project.) <strong>3 </strong>“Blessed are the poor... Wed, 19 Nov 2025 09:30:00 -0800 /blogs/good-book-blog/2025/an-easy-way-to-memorize-the-beatitudes /blogs/good-book-blog/2025/an-easy-way-to-memorize-the-beatitudes Gary Manning Jr In season 2 of the popular television series <em>The Chosen</em>, the apostle Simon the Zealot is depicted as a former assassin from the Zealot party — with impressive martial arts skills! This idea matches what many preachers and some commentators have... Wed, 08 Oct 2025 16:55:00 -0700 /blogs/good-book-blog/2025/simon-the-zealot-was-not-a-zealot /blogs/good-book-blog/2025/simon-the-zealot-was-not-a-zealot Kevin Lawson <em>You then, my child, be strengthened by the grace that is in Christ Jesus, and what you have heard from me in the presence of many witnesses entrust to faithful men, who will be able to teach others also.</em> <em>Remind them of these things, and charge...</em> Fri, 11 Jul 2025 08:47:59 -0700 /blogs/good-book-blog/2025/teaching-those-who-can-teach-others /blogs/good-book-blog/2025/teaching-those-who-can-teach-others Kevin Lawson <em>TĂş, pues, hijo mĂ­o, esfuĂ©rzate en la gracia que es en Cristo JesĂşs. Lo que has oĂ­do de mĂ­ ante muchos testigos, esto encarga a hombres fieles que sean idĂłneos para enseñar tambiĂ©n a otros. </em> <em>RecuĂ©rdales esto, exhortándoles delante del Señor a que...</em> Fri, 11 Jul 2025 07:00:00 -0700 /blogs/good-book-blog/2025/ensenar-a-quienes-pueden-ensenar-a-otros /blogs/good-book-blog/2025/ensenar-a-quienes-pueden-ensenar-a-otros Kenneth Berding This morning, I spent time in Hebrews 12:18-24 during my morning reading in God Word.[1] I found myself particularly attuned to some things I had never previously noticed. In the middle of a warning passage — a passage written to caution... Wed, 09 Jul 2025 13:51:00 -0700 /blogs/good-book-blog/2025/a-devotional-reading-of-hebrews-12-18-24-expand-your-awe-of-god /blogs/good-book-blog/2025/a-devotional-reading-of-hebrews-12-18-24-expand-your-awe-of-god Kenneth Berding Last year, I turned 60. I don’t know if I count as an old person yet. Granted, when I was twenty, I thought sixty was <em>ancient, </em>but I now realize that barring a major illness or accident, I still could have a lot of years ahead — possibly even... Fri, 13 Jun 2025 13:29:00 -0700 /blogs/good-book-blog/2025/30-old-people-in-the-bible-and-their-advice /blogs/good-book-blog/2025/30-old-people-in-the-bible-and-their-advice