Biblical Theology Posts
Explore the deep narrative of Scripture through the lens of biblical theology. From covenant symbols like wine and bread to the themes of joy, justice, and divine presence, this category traces how the Bible’s unified story reveals the heart of God, within unique biblical authors. Each post connects Old and New Testament texts, uncovers rich imagery, and offers accessible insight into how theology is shaped by—and shapes—the biblical narrative.
Whether you're a student of Scripture, a pastor, or a curious listener of Genesis Marks the Spot, this is where you'll find reflections that are both theologically grounded and spiritually nourishing.
Whether you're a student of Scripture, a pastor, or a curious listener of Genesis Marks the Spot, this is where you'll find reflections that are both theologically grounded and spiritually nourishing.
Sept. 11, 2025
Two Creation Accounts in Genesis 1-2?
Are Genesis 1 and 2 separate creation accounts? Is Genesis 2 a zoomed-in sequel? Or might there be something else entirely going on? It’s a fair question, and one that has animated debates among scholars, theologians, skepti…
July 29, 2025
Stop Ruining Numbers: A Theological Lament
This is just a general rumination (and frankly, lament) because I was led to go on a bit of a research side-trail today due to an interesting question about the Babylonian base-60 number system and if the Bible has anything to do with that. (Q…
July 13, 2025
Announcing: "On This Rock," a biblical theology community
Biblical Theology. Real Community. No Noise.The Community You’ve Been Looking For, Built Around the Bible and the People You LoveIf you’ve landed here, you might already feel it—that quiet frustration, that sense that the Churc…
July 2, 2025
Eden's Eucharist - A Conference Lecture
From the First Supper to the Last: The Threefold Body of ChristWhat if I told you that the whole story of salvation--the arc from Eden to New Creation--could be followed through meals? That a table, of all things, might be the thread that ti…
July 1, 2025
Does Science Falsify the Tower of Babel?
A Response to a Common CritiqueSo, a common critique from skeptics is that the fields of linguistics and anthropology “completely falsify” the idea that the Babel story in Genesis could have any historical validity. That’s …
June 4, 2025
Stopwatches and Scripture: Defending a Literal 6 Days
Ahh, but the question is, which literal? ......I thought I’d tackle a critical question today that I’ve been asked more than once, and oddly almost in similar wording each time.Critic: “Why don’t you take Jesus seriou…
May 28, 2025
Genre Matters: The Historicity of Adam and Jesus
Okay, so unlike my previous posts about the historicity of Adam, this one should be a shorter one, because it boils down to a pretty simple, straightforward idea for consideration. (Again, keep in mind that I’m just trying to give you th…
May 26, 2025
Raiders of the Lost Genesis: Reclaiming the Bible’s Ancient Order
Along with Michael Heiser, John Walton has been a major player in the world of biblical theology, unveiling ancient context for modern understanding of the Bible. The newest book in his popular series, New Explorations in the Lost World of Gen…
May 21, 2025
What Is Biblical Theology?
When people hear the term “biblical theology,” it’s easy to assume it simply means “theology that is biblical.” But in scholarly and church circles alike, biblical theology refers to a specific method of doing the…
May 19, 2025
Beyond the Salvation Wars by Matthew Bates — A Review and Reflection
Apologies for the delay in writing this, but Beyond the Salvation Wars by Matthew W. Bates is a book that merits deep reading and even deeper reflection. I’m definitely not done with that, but it’s high time to put a few words out …
May 18, 2025
Book Review: Screwtape on Creation by Steven Moore
Cosmic Temples, Scientific Wonder, and the Demonic Disdain of Faithful ThinkingWhat happens when C.S. Lewis’s Screwtape meets modern debates about creation, faith, and science? Steven Moore’s Screwtape on Creation offers a surpri…
May 14, 2025
What is 'Literal'? PaRDeS and the Art of Reading Scripture
Okay I had some more thoughts about the historical Adam question. (Here's the immediately previous post on that, if you haven't read it; we're now up to three posts on this topic and I'm trying to keep them linked together for easy reading.)…
April 25, 2025
As You Drink: Wine, Worship, and the God Who Feasts With Us
In the Bible, wine is not merely a metaphor for joy—it’s a vessel of it. It flows through the vineyards of Genesis, the feasting tables of Deuteronomy, and the covenant meal of the Last Supper. But in the Western Christian imagination, w…
Dec. 12, 2024
Post-Flood Nephilim Options
Quick blog post for a common question. If you want deeper explanations, I will link resources below. In my opinion, the most comprehensive exploration of the giant narrative in Scripture is T.J. Steadman's book/podcast, Answers to Giant …