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2026-02-04T17:26:21-07:00

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10 Women Who Shook the Roman World with the Apostle Paul

Last updated on: February 4, 2026 at 5:26 pm By B. J. Oropeza

If the 12 disciples of Jesus shook the ancient world, then 10 women in Rome shook the Roman world with the Apostle Paul. He names them as colleagues and friends in Romans 16:1–16. Here are the ten: Phoebe (Rom 16:1–2) Although not an actual member of the congregations in Rome, Phoebe made her mark in history by being the letter courier for Paul’s letter to the Romans. It is possible that she also was the first to read the letter... Read more

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2026-03-29T22:44:15-07:00

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Do Paul’s Warnings Preserve Believers from Falling Away?

Last updated on: March 29, 2026 at 10:44 pm By B. J. Oropeza

Paul warns his congregations against sinning and embracing false doctrines. To do so might jeopardize their faith. But do his warnings actually preserve believers from falling away? Some biblical interpreters argue that the warnings are used as a means by which God brings about perseverance among Christ’s followers: “When I hear the threats and warnings of Scripture, I take them seriously… If I apostatize, I will be cursed and experience the fierce wrath of God eternally. I tremble at such... Read more

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2026-02-02T09:10:30-07:00

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12 Great Books on the Historical Jesus

Last updated on: February 2, 2026 at 9:10 am By B. J. Oropeza

Given the vast array of different books we could read about Jesus, which ones are worth reading? I have picked 12 great books. If you are a casual reader, these books will probably be longer and more intense than what you are used to reading. This list is really for the serious student or minister who wants good resources on Jesus. I write as a professor of biblical studies, and some of these books I have used as textbooks for... Read more

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2026-02-02T09:12:53-07:00

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Interpreting God’s Election of People in Ephesians 1:3–14

Last updated on: December 28, 2025 at 9:13 pm By B. J. Oropeza

Ephesians 1:3–14 stands out among biblical passages that emphasize God’s election and predestination of people. I translate the super long sentence as follows: Eph 1:3 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly realms in Christ, 1:4 just as he chose us in him before the foundation of the world that we should be holy and blameless before him in love, 1:5 having preordained us to... Read more

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2026-02-02T09:11:36-07:00

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Tertius Wrote Romans, the Most Famous Bible Letter, not Paul

Last updated on: February 2, 2026 at 9:11 am By B. J. Oropeza

Who wrote Romans, the most famous letter in the Bible? Paul? This is what Romans itself claims: “I, Tertius, greet you, the one who wrote this letter in the Lord” (Romans 16:22). Most people are surprised to read this! Actually, Paul is indeed the author of Romans—notice Romans 1:1. But authoring a letter and actually writing it are not exactly the same thing in the ancient world. Tertius is Paul’s amanuensis, a secretary who wrote down what Paul told him... Read more

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2026-02-02T09:12:16-07:00

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Are Head Coverings in 1 Corinthians 11 Still For Today?

Last updated on: February 2, 2026 at 9:12 am By B. J. Oropeza

In 1 Corinthians 11:2–16 the apostle Paul encourages women in the Corinthian congregation to wear head coverings. Are veils and coverings for women in the church still for today? Although there are some churches that still have their women wear coverings according to 1 Corinthians 11, many westernized churches do not practice this. Why? They assume that there must have been a cultural issue at stake at that time, which warranted Paul discussing this point. In essence, they are correct.... Read more

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The Origin of Reconciliation and the New Creation in Paul

Last updated on: November 26, 2025 at 11:02 pm By B. J. Oropeza

What is the origin of Paul’s message of reconciliation and the new creation? We read about his new creation from such texts as Galatians 6:15 and 2 Corinthians 5:17. The latter speaks of anyone who is “in Christ” now becomes and belongs to a new creation. Immediately after this, he speaks of his ministry as one of reconciliation (2 Cor 5:18–20). It follows that this reconciliation characterizes what takes place for those who are in Christ in the new creation.... Read more

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Bible Reading and the Worst Bible Version of All

Last updated on: October 26, 2025 at 2:50 pm By B. J. Oropeza

We already discussed how to select a good Bible version, but what is the worst Bible version of all? Is it one that you personally own? Maybe. Is it a literal, dynamic, or paraphrased translation? Maybe. The worst Bible of all is the Bible that is never read!* Bible reading is essential for owning a Bible, regardless of the version. Although I am not fond of paraphrased versions, I would choose such a Bible over one that is never read. In... Read more

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The Fourth Synoptic Gospel: An Interview with Mark Goodacre

Last updated on: October 8, 2025 at 12:27 pm By B. J. Oropeza

I’m here this week with a special guest—Mark Goodacre, whose new book is entitled, The Fourth Synoptic Gospel: John’s Knowledge of Matthew, Mark, and Luke (Eerdmans, 2025). He is professor of religious studies at Duke University. Among his areas of expertise are Christian origins, the Gospels, and the historical Jesus. This book, you might say, belongs to a trilogy that Dr. Goodacre has written on the origins of the Gospels. The first is entitled, The Case Against Q, in which... Read more

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