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Sacred Studies   -   Mar 26, 2026 Prophetic Speech as Divine Revelation: “Thus Says the LORD” (Part 2 of a six-part series)
Prophetic Speech as Divine Revelation: “Thus Says the LORD” (Part 2 of a six-part series)

Part II From Inscribed Word to Prophetic Voice Part 1 established that the Old Testament presents revelation as divine speech given in determinate words and preserved in written form. The argument now turns from inscription to proclamation. The question is no longer only how the word of God is written

by Shawn D. Mathis, PhD, MSc (Oxon), MA
Sacred Studies   -   Mar 26, 2026 Scripture as Divine Speech: Authority, Inspiration, and Canon as Self-Witness (Part 1 of a six-part series)
Scripture as Divine Speech: Authority, Inspiration, and Canon as Self-Witness (Part 1 of a six-part series)

Series Introduction This six-part series represents the culmination of four decades of sustained study of the biblical text, with particular attention to the Greek Scriptures—both the Septuagint and the Nestle-Aland Greek New Testament. It is written from the conviction that careful, long-term engagement with the text itself remains indispensable

by Shawn D. Mathis, PhD, MSc (Oxon), MA
Sacred Studies   -   Mar 26, 2026 Survey of the New Testament
Survey of the New Testament

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by Larry D. Mathis, PhD, DMin, MSc, MDiv, MAR, MA
Sacred Studies   -   Mar 25, 2026 Strangers No Longer: The Ecclesial Architecture of Redemption
Strangers No Longer: The Ecclesial Architecture of Redemption

A Theological Exposition of Ephesians 2:11–22 Historical Estrangement and Covenantal Disinheritance To appreciate the gravity of the believer’s present inclusion among the people of God, the Apostle Paul begins with an imperative of remembrance. This is a rhetorical device intended to awaken theological memory and covenantal humility.

by Shawn D. Mathis, PhD, MSc (Oxon), MA
Sacred Studies   -   Mar 25, 2026 The Formation We Need: Scripture, Understanding, and the Life of the Church
The Formation We Need: Scripture, Understanding, and the Life of the Church

Churches of Christ have long been known for their commitment to Scripture. That commitment has shaped preaching, worship, and the shared life of congregations for generations. It reflects a deeply held conviction: that the church is not guided by human preference or tradition alone, but by the word of God.

by Shawn D. Mathis, PhD, MSc (Oxon), MA
Sacred Studies   -   Mar 25, 2026 Leading with Wisdom: Scripture, Authority, and the Work of the Church (Part 3 of a three-part series)
Leading with Wisdom: Scripture, Authority, and the Work of the Church (Part 3 of a three-part series)

In the previous articles, we have considered how Scripture is engaged within two overlapping contexts in Churches of Christ, and how those who teach and lead often move between them in the ordinary work of ministry. These patterns are not abstract. They shape how decisions are made, how authority is

by Shawn D. Mathis, PhD, MSc (Oxon), MA
Sacred Studies   -   Mar 24, 2026 Between Two Contexts: Teaching and Living Scripture in Churches of Christ (Part 2 of a three-part series)
Between Two Contexts: Teaching and Living Scripture in Churches of Christ (Part 2 of a three-part series)

In the previous article, we considered how Churches of Christ have come to engage Scripture within two overlapping contexts—one primarily academic, the other primarily congregational. That distinction helps clarify how the same commitment to Scripture can be expressed through different patterns of study and application within the life of

by Shawn D. Mathis, PhD, MSc (Oxon), MA
Sacred Studies   -   Mar 24, 2026 How We Read the Bible: Two Contexts Within Churches of Christ (Part 1 of three-part series)
How We Read the Bible: Two Contexts Within Churches of Christ (Part 1 of three-part series)

Churches of Christ have long understood themselves to be a people shaped by Scripture. From their beginnings in the American Restoration Movement, they have sought not merely to honor the Bible, but to take it seriously as the governing authority for faith and practice. That commitment has produced a deep

by Shawn D. Mathis, PhD, MSc (Oxon), MA
Prophetic Speech as Divine Revelation: “Thus Says the LORD” (Part 2 of a six-part series)
Sacred Studies   -   Mar 26, 2026 Prophetic Speech as Divine Revelation: “Thus Says the LORD” (Part 2 of a six-part series)

Part II From Inscribed Word to Prophetic Voice Part 1 established that the Old Testament presents revelation as divine speech given in determinate words and preserved in written form. The argument now turns from inscription to proclamation. The question is no longer only how the word of God is written

by Shawn D. Mathis, PhD, MSc (Oxon), MA
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Sacred Studies   -   Mar 26, 2026 Prophetic Speech as Divine Revelation: “Thus Says the LORD” (Part 2 of a six-part series)
Prophetic Speech as Divine Revelation: “Thus Says the LORD” (Part 2 of a six-part series)

Part II From Inscribed Word to Prophetic Voice Part 1 established that the Old Testament presents revelation as divine speech given in determinate words and preserved in written form. The argument now turns from inscription to proclamation. The question is no longer only how the word of God is written

by Shawn D. Mathis, PhD, MSc (Oxon), MA
Sacred Studies   -   Mar 26, 2026 Scripture as Divine Speech: Authority, Inspiration, and Canon as Self-Witness (Part 1 of a six-part series)
Scripture as Divine Speech: Authority, Inspiration, and Canon as Self-Witness (Part 1 of a six-part series)

Series Introduction This six-part series represents the culmination of four decades of sustained study of the biblical text, with particular attention to the Greek Scriptures—both the Septuagint and the Nestle-Aland Greek New Testament. It is written from the conviction that careful, long-term engagement with the text itself remains indispensable

by Shawn D. Mathis, PhD, MSc (Oxon), MA
Sacred Studies   -   Mar 26, 2026 Survey of the New Testament
Survey of the New Testament

Survey of the New Testament PDFSurvey of the New Testament PDF.pdf2 MBdownload-circle

by Larry D. Mathis, PhD, DMin, MSc, MDiv, MAR, MA
Sacred Studies   -   Mar 25, 2026 Strangers No Longer: The Ecclesial Architecture of Redemption
Strangers No Longer: The Ecclesial Architecture of Redemption

A Theological Exposition of Ephesians 2:11–22 Historical Estrangement and Covenantal Disinheritance To appreciate the gravity of the believer’s present inclusion among the people of God, the Apostle Paul begins with an imperative of remembrance. This is a rhetorical device intended to awaken theological memory and covenantal humility.

by Shawn D. Mathis, PhD, MSc (Oxon), MA
Sacred Studies   -   Mar 25, 2026 The Formation We Need: Scripture, Understanding, and the Life of the Church
The Formation We Need: Scripture, Understanding, and the Life of the Church

Churches of Christ have long been known for their commitment to Scripture. That commitment has shaped preaching, worship, and the shared life of congregations for generations. It reflects a deeply held conviction: that the church is not guided by human preference or tradition alone, but by the word of God.

by Shawn D. Mathis, PhD, MSc (Oxon), MA
Sacred Studies   -   Mar 25, 2026 Leading with Wisdom: Scripture, Authority, and the Work of the Church (Part 3 of a three-part series)
Leading with Wisdom: Scripture, Authority, and the Work of the Church (Part 3 of a three-part series)

In the previous articles, we have considered how Scripture is engaged within two overlapping contexts in Churches of Christ, and how those who teach and lead often move between them in the ordinary work of ministry. These patterns are not abstract. They shape how decisions are made, how authority is

by Shawn D. Mathis, PhD, MSc (Oxon), MA
Sacred Studies   -   Mar 24, 2026 Between Two Contexts: Teaching and Living Scripture in Churches of Christ (Part 2 of a three-part series)
Between Two Contexts: Teaching and Living Scripture in Churches of Christ (Part 2 of a three-part series)

In the previous article, we considered how Churches of Christ have come to engage Scripture within two overlapping contexts—one primarily academic, the other primarily congregational. That distinction helps clarify how the same commitment to Scripture can be expressed through different patterns of study and application within the life of

by Shawn D. Mathis, PhD, MSc (Oxon), MA
Sacred Studies   -   Mar 24, 2026 How We Read the Bible: Two Contexts Within Churches of Christ (Part 1 of three-part series)
How We Read the Bible: Two Contexts Within Churches of Christ (Part 1 of three-part series)

Churches of Christ have long understood themselves to be a people shaped by Scripture. From their beginnings in the American Restoration Movement, they have sought not merely to honor the Bible, but to take it seriously as the governing authority for faith and practice. That commitment has produced a deep

by Shawn D. Mathis, PhD, MSc (Oxon), MA
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