What is Christian humanism, and should Christians adopt this perspective? In today's Seven Minute Seminary video, Dr. David Grubbs shares a compelling vision for human flourishing that is grounded in the gospel.

The Bible is a gift from God that announces the good news of Jesus Christ to all of creation. It is also a remarkable book that collects diverse pieces of literature spanning thousands of years and numerous genres. In light of these truths, the church should read the Bible as more than literature but never less than literature.

Work is one of those things that pervades life and yet we do so little reflection on it, both theologically and spiritually. We invest so much time and money in education and self-reflection in order to get the career we want, and yet, we spend so little time preparing ourselves for the day to day task of honoring God in our work. This is due partly to our sharp distinction between sacred and secular, long encouraged in our culture by divisions like "church and state." Does the Bible have anythi

The Bible reminds us that God is good, that He created a good world, that he loves us - and that pain and suffering are a pervasive part of the human experience. Beyond this, pain and suffering largely remains a mystery. Therefore, one of the most unhelpful words of consolation to someone facing adversity is, "Everything happens for a reason." Sure, everything happens for a reason, but often the reasons are evil and have nothing to do with God.

Lent, which begins roughly 40 days before Easter, can be a time of spiritual sojourn and reorientation to Christ. Watch this Seven Minute Seminary video from Dr. Winfield Bevins for an introduction to the spiritual disciplines commonly practiced during Lent.