Who Chose the Books of the Bible?
Who chose the books of the Bible? Explore how the biblical canon took shape, why some writings were widely recognized while others were questioned, and what church councils did and did not decide.
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How Can So Many Writers Tell One Connected Story?
How can so many biblical writers tell one connected story? Explore the Bible’s unity, its many voices, recurring themes, and the larger story that moves from creation and human brokenness toward Jesus and restoration.
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Why Would God Use Human Words?
Why would God use human words to communicate? Explore how the Bible’s human language, experiences, writing styles, and historical settings may help bring its message close enough for us to understand, and how this fits Christianity’s claim that the Creator comes near.
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9. How Can the Bible Be Both God’s Word and Human Words?
How can the Bible be both God’s Word and human words? This post explains what Christians mean by biblical inspiration, how God could work through real human authors, and why the Bible’s human qualities do not automatically weaken its claim to divine authority.
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8. Has the Bible Been Preserved?
Has the Bible been preserved well enough for us to know what its writers originally wrote? This post explores textual variants, manuscript evidence, and why copying differences do not mean the Bible’s central message disappeared.
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7. Why the Bible Deserves Serious Consideration
Why does the Bible deserve serious consideration? This post explores whether it meets the standards we should expect from a message of the Creator, including honesty about humanity, openness to examination, the ability to confront religious power, and a connected story centered on God moving toward us.
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6. Which Book Should We Trust?
Many religious books claim spiritual authority, but what should we reasonably expect from a message that truly came from the Creator? This Theological Thursday post explores fair standards for deciding which book deserves serious consideration.
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5. Is a Book Too Human for the Creator to Use?
Is a book too human for the Creator to use? This Theological Thursday post explores why written communication may be a reasonable, stable, and generous way for the Creator to make Himself known across generations.
