Theology and Interpretation
Seven Marks of Good Preaching
Everyone wants to hear–and some preach!–a good sermon. But what exactly is a good sermon? [...]
Theology and Interpretation
Theology and Interpretation
Know the Script
Several years ago, James Lipton of Bravo’s “Inside the Actors Studio” interviewed Sir Anthony Hopkins. Mr. Lipton [...]
Theology and Interpretation
I’ve Said This Before
“Oh no, I’ve preached on this text a hundred times! What can I say now?” What preacher [...]
Theology and Interpretation
The Discourses in John’s Gospel
John’s gospel includes a number of rather lengthy discourses on [...]
Theology and Interpretation
When Context is Inescapable
Many years ago, Edmund Steimle, a favorite preacher of mine, made a confession. Over a [...]
Theology and Interpretation
How John Tells a Story
John’s gospel tells the story of Jesus in ways that often seem simple on the surface. Yet [...]
Theology and Interpretation
Characters in John
John’s gospel gains much of its depth and power through the interactions that Jesus has with people. [...]
Theology and Interpretation
The Preacher as Student
The Old Testament scholar Walter Brueggemann describes the objective of his teaching and scholarship about as well [...]
Theology and Interpretation
Preaching On Ash Wednesday
As ashes are applied to the forehead on Ash Wednesday, a Biblical phrase is said [...]
