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Was the Apostle Paul sexist or ‘an exemplar?'

Was the Apostle Paul sexist or ‘an exemplar?'

America's most influential mainline church's pastor weighs in.

CultureJonathanJuly 27, 2015Adam Hamilton, Apostle Paul, Bible, gospel, idolatry, Jesus, Jonathan Merritt, Muhammad, New Testament, Plato, The Call

Can churches disagree and still stay together?

Can churches disagree and still stay together?

When it comes to church, theologian Scot McKnight says, different is good.

CultureJonathanApril 9, 2015Apostle Paul, Bible, church, church splits, churches, conflict, denomination, doctrine, Fellowship of Differents, salvation, Scot McKnight, Sexuality, table, theology

On Death Penalty, Should Christians Side with Jesus or Paul?

On Death Penalty, Should Christians Side with Jesus or Paul?

Jesus' love-your-enemies ethic vs. Paul's sword-bearing theology.

CultureJonathanMay 14, 2014Apostle Paul, capital punishment, church, death penalty, debate, government, Israel, Jesus, Jesus Christ, Jonathan Merritt, justice, law, New Testament, Paul, politics, Preston Sprinkle, Romans, theology

How Christians Misuse Philippians 4:13

How Christians Misuse Philippians 4:13

Jonathan says this iconic verse is largely misunderstood.

CultureJonathanJanuary 25, 2014Apostle Paul, Bible, Christianity, Jonathan Merritt, myths, Philippians, Philippians 4:13, Scripture, sports, Sports Illustrated, theology, Tim Tebow

Can the Church Turn the World Upside Down?

Can the Church Turn the World Upside Down?

Tearfund is pioneering new ways to restore communities through mobilizing local churches.

CultureJonathanMay 3, 2013Acts, Africa, Apostle Paul, Christian, Christianity, church, curiosity, investigation, Jonathan Merritt, journalism, Malawi, Merritt, mission, mission trip, missions, poverty, TearFund, travel

Did The Bible Finale Stick to the Story?

Did The Bible Finale Stick to the Story?

The finale to the hit series' left viewer's in tears. But how accurate was its storyline?

CultureJonathanApril 2, 2013Apostle John, Apostle Paul, Bible, Controversy, Easter, entertainment, Gospels, Herod, History Channel, John, Jonathan Merritt, Luke, Mark, Matthew, Merritt, Pilate, Roma Downey, Scandal, Scripture, television, The Bible