Was Violence against the Canaanites a Matter of Racial Prejudice?
Gregory Goswell,
Andreas J. Köstenberger
It is impossible to ignore what is routinely viewed as the grave moral problem of the book of Joshua, namely, the action of the Israelites in exterminating the Canaanites.
What Does It Mean to Be a Man in the Home?
Andreas J. Köstenberger,
Margaret Elizabeth Köstenberger
Men are to be worshipers, disciples, witnesses, husbands and fathers, leaders, providers, and protectors.
What Did Jesus Teach about Divorce and Remarriage?
David W. Jones,
Andreas J. Köstenberger
Despite the fact that the Mosaic law included provisions regulating divorce, the Old Testament makes it clear that divorce falls short of God’s ideal.
Be Excellent as Christ Is Excellent
Andreas J. Köstenberger
It is precisely because Christians have been called to or by God’s glory and excellence that they are to add excellence to their faith.
How to Pray During Marital Conflict
Andreas J. Köstenberger,
Margaret Elizabeth Köstenberger
The potential causes for conflict in marriage are virtually limitless. We must put on the armor of God and pray for each other and for our relationships—often!
What Did Jesus Teach about Family?
David W. Jones,
Andreas J. Köstenberger
Believers are called to seek first God’s kingdom and his righteousness, even when it brings them into conflict with natural family obligations.
How to Pray when Preparing for Family Vacation
Andreas J. Köstenberger,
Margaret Elizabeth Köstenberger
God knows you need rest, and wants you to get it, but we can honor him by submitting our plans to him so he can direct our steps—even in our vacation!
5 Myths about Complementarianism
Andreas J. Köstenberger,
Margaret Elizabeth Köstenberger
Complementarian interpretation of Scripture holds that God’s creation purpose for man and woman entails equality of individual value but also distinct roles.
Jesus: History’s Game Changer
Andreas J. Köstenberger,
Alexander E. Stewart
The Bible is God’s story, recounting the Creator’s involvement with his creation.
Cultural Christmas
Andreas J. Köstenberger,
Alexander E. Stewart
Christians know that Christmas is all about Jesus (or at least it once was all about Jesus), and we want it to be all about Jesus again.
Getting to Know D. A. Carson
Andreas J. Köstenberger
While many know D. A. Carson for his mind and his impressive scholarly writings, fewer have an intimate acquaintance with the heart that produces those works.
10 Things You Should Know about Christmas
Andreas J. Köstenberger
The primary purpose for observing Christmas is remembering Jesus’s birth.
Why the Virgin Birth Matters
Andreas J. Köstenberger,
Alexander E. Stewart
Jesus’s unusual supernatural conception, issuing in the virgin birth, served as a fulfillment of Scripture.
What Really Happened At the First Christmas
Andreas J. Köstenberger,
Alexander E. Stewart
In order to appreciate the significance of Messiah’s coming—and thus to understand the true meaning of Christmas—we need to travel back in time, back to the first Christmas.
Scandalous Christmas
Andreas J. Köstenberger,
Alexander E. Stewart
God does not always do things the way that we think he should or act as we might expect.
The Danger of Labels When Discussing the Bible's Teaching on Gender
Andreas J. Köstenberger,
Margaret Elizabeth Köstenberger
Though the issues are fairly complex, a nuanced approach to the use of labels can provide several clarifying benefits.
Does the Bible Reflect a Patriarchal Bias?
Andreas J. Köstenberger,
Margaret Elizabeth Köstenberger
The root problem of humanity is not male authority, or authority itself; the problem is human sin, which affects the way in which both men and women relate to each other.