John H. Walton (Ph.D. Hebrew Union College) is Professor of Old Testament at Wheaton College and Graduate School where he has taught for almost twenty years. Dr. Walton has published nearly 30 books, among them commentaries, reference works, text books, scholarly monographs, and popular academic works. He was the Old Testament general editor for the Cultural Backgrounds Study Bible (NIV, NKJV, NRSV), and is perhaps most widely known for the “Lost World” books (including The Lost World of Genesis One, The Lost World of Adam and Eve, and The Lost World of the Flood). His areas of expertise include the importance of the ancient Near East for interpreting the Old Testament as well as the dialogue between science and faith.

Humans are unique in the animal kingdom in that we have the ability to be something other than what were created to be. We can be less than human, inhumane. In this ancient song, David reflects on what it means to be fully human.

How can a sinner like me experience the deep, rich, full life that Jesus promises?

This is a passage in which the Apostle Paul is almost too honest about his struggle with sin. He forces us to question how someone who loves God and wants to do good could keep doing things that they hate?

Sin hides in our hearts. It wants to hijack our desires and take over our lives. But, thankfully, God gave us a secret weapon for exposing the evil within.

If we’re saved by grace, then why be good? Why not live like life is one perpetual frat party?

Heaven isn't filled with good people and church should be filled with greasy sinners.

Being captured by the beauty of God’s grace is the beginning of Christian life transformation. We are changed by grace and it is beautiful.

If we become too comfortable with life as it is, we will stop seeking life as it could be. If we become too comfortable with our lives, we will stop seeking the life of Christ.

This new year, make a resolution focused on Jesus; not your waistline, social media or Netflix. You'll be amazed by the results!