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The last blog post in this mini-series laid the groundwork for how I initially began using the ESV, but then began having issues with the translation. I recognize that there is no "perfect" translation and that all translations have to make interpretive decisions to maintain some level of coherence. The issues I began seeing with the ESV, however, rose to such a level that it caused me to begin considering other options. This blog post will discuss one such text. Ephesians 5:32 In the fall of 2023, I took a class titled "Scripture Citing Scripture" at Shepherds Theological Seminary with Dr. Michael Vlach. In this class, I had the opportunity to research four cases of Scripture referencing Scripture and note how the later authors used earlier texts. One of the texts I selected was Ephesians 5:31 and its use of Gen 2:24. I was not aware of the depth of issues when I selected this text, but I was amazed when I started diving in. The context is Paul instructing husban...

Getting these out late. I'll blame the travel schedule! Grieving: You Path Back to Peace by James White This may be White's most pastoral book. Usually associated with his debates and staunch defense of his theological convictions, it is rare to see White take a step back and offer encouragement from a pastoral perspective. When this happens, however, it is truly a blessing. White gently reminds his readers that yes, Christians grieve too, no, you aren't the only one to feel this way, and that you should give yourself the time you need to process through your grief. He explores what upward healthy grieving patterns look like as opposed to downward patterns, and that the key difference between the two is hope.  From there, White goes on to give practical advise on how to actually do the real work of grieving. He helps the reading through things like transitions, sifting through belongs, and dealing with spontaneous emotion. He warns about common pitfalls and things that can ...