Interview with David Instone-Brewer, author of “Divorce & Remarriage in the Bible”

David Instone-Brewer is the author of  two books on the topic of divorce: Divorce and Remarriage in the Bible [Affiliate link], and Divorce and Remarriage in the Church [Affiliate link]. See his website at Instone-Brewer. David says of himself: "I work at Tyndale House, a research institute in Cambridge UK which specializes in biblical studies. My… Continue reading Interview with David Instone-Brewer, author of “Divorce & Remarriage in the Bible”

Covenant and contract — are they different things?

Is there a difference between a covenant and a contract? Many Christians think there is. In modern parlance there is difference:  the word 'covenant' suggests an emotional relationship, whereas the word 'contract' connotes a non-emotional relationship which is entered into solely for material or financial benefits.  For us, contracts are legal documents that are drawn up in precise language to carefully… Continue reading Covenant and contract — are they different things?