The Bible Is Not the Same Thing as My Reading of It
Scripture has authority. My reading of Scripture does not have that authority in the same way. A reflection on biblical interpretation, humility, and the damage done when the two are confused.
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What Does It Mean to Take the Bible Literally?
“Do you take the Bible literally?” sounds like a straightforward question, but it often creates more confusion than clarity. This piece explains why reading the Bible literally does not mean reading every passage in the flattest possible way, but reading each text according to the kind of writing it is and what it is actually trying to say.
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Let Scripture Speak for Itself
The Bible can be made to say almost anything if you read it one verse at a time. A better way is older, wiser, and more faithful: let Scripture interpret Scripture.
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Has the Bible Been Changed?
A lot of people hear that the Bible was copied by hand, translated over centuries, and shaped by human decisions, and conclude it cannot be trusted. This piece looks at what scholars actually study when they talk about manuscripts and variants, and why the honest account is more reassuring than most people expect.
