The Gospels & “Salvation by Faith”?

The Gospels & “Salvation by Faith”?

Someone recently asked me: Why do the Synoptic Gospels (Mark, Matthew, Luke) have so little to say about “salvation by faith,” while John talks about almost nothing else? It’s a good question, and I take it seriously. Questions like this are exactly...
Love Thy Stranger?

Love Thy Stranger?

Love Thy Stranger? Two Recent Books Complicate the Story by David Ourisman, Ph.D. Last week, I attended Bart Ehrman’s book event here in Asheville. His new book, Love Thy Stranger, makes a compelling case that Jesus introduced a revolutionary ethical obligation –...