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Nijay K Gupta

@nijaykgupta.bsky.social

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Prof at Northern Seminary

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Daring to Live the Opposite Way, the Jesus Way

Guest Writer: Pastor Tammy Melchien Hey folks, Nijay here. I am excited to invite my friend Pastor Tammy Melchien to share her heart and her new book on living according to the Sermon on the Mount. I have been devouring her book and it…

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Is Empathy a Biblical Concept or a New Age Idea?

CHAT GuPTAa: Ask Your Questions CHAT GuPTAa: Ask Your Questions

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Report from Vineyard National Women's Gathering (Oct 2-4, 2025)

A Gathering of Support, Learning, and Love Report from Vineyard National Women’s Gathering

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Have You Heard of the "Reading Sanctuary"?

Slow Theology and the Real Jesus, Susy Flory (Guest Writer) Hey folks, Nijay here. Sometimes I invite other voices to guest write on Engaging Scripture—today its my former student and dear friend, Susy Flory. Susy co-edited the recently released book Jesus Was

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Slow Theology Roundup

Podcasts and Reviews! We are just over a week past the release of our book Slow Theology. AJ Swoboda and I poured our hearts and souls into this book, and we are thrilled to have the opportunity to dialogue with others ab…

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Today's Rich Young Ruler

OTHER VOICES: Joash P. Thomas Hey, this is Nijay. I am excited to be spotlighting new books by great leaders and scholars. This is a periodical series on Engaging Scripture called Other Voices. Today, we have my new friend, Rev. …

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15 New Testament Words of Life (Book #19)

A New Testament Theology for Real Life A New Testament Theology for Real Life

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The Englewood Review of Books @erbks.bsky.social · 19d

This week's STARRED new release is Slow Theology: Eight Practices for Resilient Faith in a Turbulent World by @nijaykgupta.bsky.social and A.J. Swoboda, published by @brazospress.bsky.social buff.ly/LoJ70ir

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Slow Theology and the Wandering People of God

Today is a BIG DAY! Slow Theology (The Book) is Out Now!

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Remembering Rich Mullins (*Sept 19, 1997)

An Arrow Pointing to Heaven I gave my life to Jesus in fall of 1994. My brother introduced me to the music of Rich Mullins and I was instantly hooked. Rich was an incredible musician, there is no doubt about that. But I was als…

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If You Are Elevating Charlie Kirk, Consider Who You Are Crushing Underfoot

The Time To Listen Is Now

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If You Are Elevating Charlie Kirk, Consider Who You Are Crushing Underfoot

The Time To Listen Is Now Before last week, if you asked me who Charlie Kirk was, I couldn’t tell you. I am sure I came across some of his videos on Youtube or TikTok, but my stream has mostly goofy parenting stuff, recipes, …

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The Story Behind TELL HER STORY (Book #18)

How Women Led, Taught, and Ministered in the Early Church How Women Led, Taught, and Ministered in the Early Church

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New Testament Theology Series Recommissioned and Updated

The New New Testament Theology Series (Cambridge University Press) The New New Testament Theology Series (Cambridge University Press)

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"The Divine Archaeologist: The Spirit of Both Innovation and Tradition"

Slow Theology Episode 79: Holy Spirit Series Our latest ST episode finishes out our Holy Spirit series. We got a great question from a friend about how we balance our expectations for *new* from the Spirit with the Spirit’s role in reinforcing …

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Is Doubt a Sin?

CHAT GuPTa: Ask Your Bible Questions CHAT GuPTa: Ask Your Bible Questions

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Interview with Dr. Susan Eastman (on Romans)

Author of **NEW** Romans Interpretation Commentary Dr. Susan Grove Eastman (Duke) is the author of a brand new commentary on Romans with the new Interpretation series from Westminster John Knox. This series is focused on aiding preachers and teachers…

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Philippians (New Cambridge Bible Commentary) (Book #12)

Co-written with Dr. Michael F. Bird (Cambridge University Press) Co-written with Dr. Michael F. Bird (Cambridge University Press)

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Join the SLOW THEOLOGY Launch Team (Sept 8-26)

Support the book, engage with AJ Swoboda and me, and win some stuff! Support the book, engage with AJ Swoboda and me, and win some stuff!

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PART 2: What Are the Most Impactful Trends in Pauline Scholarship After the "New Perspective"? (Trends 4-7)

7 Major Crosscurrents in Pauline Scholarship since 1990 7 Major Crosscurrents in Pauline Scholarship since 1990

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The God Who Acts, Then and Now

Guest Post from Author Dr. Joshua W. Jipp

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The God Who Acts, Then and Now

Guest Post from Author Dr. Joshua W. Jipp Hey friends, Nijay here. I am delighted to welcome Dr. Josh Jipp as a guest writer to Engaging Scripture. He has a brand new book on the theology of Acts and it is stellar. Learn about some of his th…

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Nijay K Gupta @nijaykgupta.bsky.social · Aug 27

Watch the recording from this Academic Review Panel, and—download my bonus essay FOR FREE

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CBA Book Review Panel of THE AFFECTIONS OF CHRIST JESUS (Recording)

*And Download Free BONUS ESSAY

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CBA Book Review Panel of THE AFFECTIONS OF CHRIST JESUS (Recording)

*And Download Free BONUS ESSAY Today was a special day. I started the morning with a wonderful academic panel discussion of my book THE AFFECTIONS OF CHRIST JESUS: Love at the Heart of Paul’s Theology. Special thank you to Joshua …

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Nijay K Gupta @nijaykgupta.bsky.social · Aug 26

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Nijay's Fall Speaking Schedule (2025)

Missouri, Texas, Illinois, Oregon!

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Nijay's Fall Speaking Schedule (2025)

Missouri, Texas, Illinois, Oregon! This will be the busiest travel season of my career, but I am excited to have great discussions that help the church and pastors to flourish and be challenged and encouraged. Some of the events are o…

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Nijay K Gupta @nijaykgupta.bsky.social · Aug 25

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What Are the Most Impactful Trends in Pauline Scholarship After the "New Perspective"? (PART 1)

7 Major Crosscurrents in Pauline Scholarship since 1990

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What Are the Most Impactful Trends in Pauline Scholarship After the "New Perspective"? (PART 1)

7 Major Crosscurrents in Pauline Scholarship since 1990 7 Major Crosscurrents in Pauline Scholarship since 1990

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Nijay K Gupta @nijaykgupta.bsky.social · Aug 25

Nerdy academic friends—join me! I have the massive honor of having a Catholic Biblical Association "UNBOUND" Book Review Session this week that is FREE and open to anyone to attend.

This Wednesday morning!

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Report From A Week of Teaching

At Northern Seminary, August 18-24, 2025 At Northern Seminary, August 18-24, 2025

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