The Berea Page
The Berea Page derives its name from the example of the Jews in Berea who examined Paul's preaching about Jesus as the Christ to see if what he said was so (Acts 17.11). Similar commendations of examining what we are told and read in light of the evidence as we seek to learn the truth is also seen in other New Testament passages that tell us to:
Each issue pf The Berea Page (15 annually) includes a topical feature article primarily focused on matters related to explaining why we believe in Jesus (including responses to various counter-claims), enduring trials and suffering with faith, and the relationship between faith and truth.
Also included are sidebar columns with quotations, pointers, and/or references to materials designed to provoke thought about
- test and confirm what we hear (e.g., 1 Thess 5.21; 1 John 4.1);
- follow the example of the earliest Jesus followers who invited their hearers to examine their claims (cf. Acts 26.26);
- prepare to make a defense of the reason for our hope (1 Peter 3.15).
Each issue pf The Berea Page (15 annually) includes a topical feature article primarily focused on matters related to explaining why we believe in Jesus (including responses to various counter-claims), enduring trials and suffering with faith, and the relationship between faith and truth.
Also included are sidebar columns with quotations, pointers, and/or references to materials designed to provoke thought about
- encouraging better Bible study
- increasing awareness of cultural trends that raise questions for our faith
- occasional updates on my writing and teaching projects.
Read the most recent issue here; read archived issues here.
Opening the Scriptures
Expositions of the Biblical Text
And beginning with Moses and all the Prophets, [Jesus] explained to them what was said in all the Scriptures concerning himself.…
Then their eyes were opened and they recognized him, and he disappeared from their sight. They asked each other, “Were not our hearts burning within us while he talked with us on the road and opened the Scriptures to us?” …
Then he opened their minds so they could understand the Scriptures. ~ Luke 24.27, 31-32, 45 NIV
Then their eyes were opened and they recognized him, and he disappeared from their sight. They asked each other, “Were not our hearts burning within us while he talked with us on the road and opened the Scriptures to us?” …
Then he opened their minds so they could understand the Scriptures. ~ Luke 24.27, 31-32, 45 NIV
Do an introduction and summary here …