Israel Steinmetz

What does Paul mean by “mutual submission” in Ephesians 5:21?

Reading Time: 3 minutesHow does Paul’s teaching on mutual submission in Ephesians 5:21 relate to his instructions on submission within specific authority…

A Beautiful Witness

Reading Time: 6 minutesCosmos and cosmetic — two words that don’t seem to have much in common but share a common Greek…

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The Humble Leadership of Christ

Reading Time: 4 minutesFor leadership to be Christian, it must follow the teaching and example of Christ. In other words, leadership…

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In Jesus’ Name, Amen

Reading Time: 6 minutesWe say it at the end of every prayer, often with little reflection on its meaning — like saying…

Bible opened to the Gospel of John

John: High Christology of the Gospels – Part 4

Reading Time: 10 minutesBackground and Scope The purpose of this series is to explore a supposed rift in how Jesus is depicted in…

Bible opened to the Gospel of Luke

Luke: High Christology of the Gospels – Part 3

Reading Time: 10 minutesBackground and Scope This is part of a series exploring how Jesus is depicted in the Gospels. Many scholars have…

Bible opened to the Gospel of Matthew

Matthew: High Christology of the Gospels – Part 2

Reading Time: 10 minutesBackground and Scope This is part of a series exploring how Jesus is depicted in the Gospels. Many scholars have…

Bible opened to the Gospel of Mark

Mark: High Christology of the Gospels – Part 1

Reading Time: 8 minutesFrom its declaration that “the Word was God” to Thomas’ worship of Jesus as “

The Doctrine of the Incarnation: A Historical Exploration – Part 3

Reading Time: 6 minutesThe Christian orthodox doctrine of the Incarnation makes a rather stunning and unique claim. This doctrine states that the…

The Doctrine of the Incarnation: A Historical Exploration – Part 2

Reading Time: 9 minutesThe Christian orthodox doctrine of the Incarnation makes a rather stunning and unique claim. This doctrine states that the…