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“The Boundary of a Christian Church”—Wolfhart Pannenberg (1928-2014)

The Bible + Culture / October 7, 2014

Wolfhart Pannenberg, a German theologian who died September 5, was one of the 20th century’s formative theological thinkers. When he rose to prominence in the 1960s, many theologians believed Christianity could only be accepted by faith but not studied or defended using rational thought. Pannenberg defied this trend by arguing that the bodily resurrection of …

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New Look for BibleMesh.com

The Bible + Life / September 24, 2014

HAMILTON, Bermuda—New course offerings in conjunction with content partners Bethlehem College & Seminary and the Porterbrook Network are among the features of BibleMesh’s newly redesigned website. Launched Sept. 24, the website also includes available scholarships for BibleMesh’s Biblical Languages Courses and new BibleMesh Biblical Theology Courses. Among the course instructors are New York pastor Tim Keller …

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True Love for the Child’s Soul—J. C. Ryle

The Bible + Life / September 19, 2014

Bishop of Liverpool and Victorian evangelical leader, J. C. Ryle (1816-1900) was well known throughout the 20th century for his writing on spiritual and practical issues. His great aim was to encourage serious Christian living, which included responsible child raising. Ryle maintained that those who love children wisely will not be satisfied with the world’s …

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Greatest Feats

By Mark Coppenger, The Bible + Culture / November 16, 2020

The other day in a used book store, I came across a copy of a Greatest Feats: Sport’s Most Unforgettable Accomplishments. Turning through the pages, I was reminded of Bible characters who could fit the categories employed in the book: 1. Classic Performances: The authors listed Tom Dempsey’s first-ever 60-yard field goal; Roger Bannister’s 4-minute …

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When the Government Spoke of Pure, Sacred, and Noble Sexuality

The Bible + Culture / September 5, 2014

As the lights dimmed in the local YMCA, a few last nervous giggles could be heard in the hall as a hush fell on the assembly of teenaged boys. The director switched on the projection “lantern” and the 50-slide show began. Though the program bore the title “Keeping Fit,” the boys had heard that it …

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The Invention of Manners

The Bible + Culture / August 28, 2014

A soft answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger. Proverbs 15:1 (ESV) Sixties radical Abbie Hoffman played a major role in fomenting street turmoil during the Democratic National Convention in 1968. For his efforts, Hoffman, along with the other members of the Chicago Seven, were charged with conspiring to incite a …

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