Nijay K. Gupta

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…

Reposts 0 1d

by Nijay K. Gupta

Substack

Is Empathy a Biblical Concept or a New Age Idea?

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

Reposts 0 4d

by Nijay K. Gupta

Substack

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

Reposts 0 6d

by Nijay K. Gupta

Substack

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

Reposts 0 8d

by Nijay K. Gupta

Substack

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…

Reposts 0 9d

by Nijay K. Gupta

Substack

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. …

Reposts 0 12d

by Nijay K. Gupta

Substack

15 New Testament Words of Life (Book #19)

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

Reposts 0 18d

Reposted by Nijay K. Gupta

The Englewood Review of Books

@erbks.bsky.social

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

2 5

by Nijay K. Gupta

Substack

Slow Theology and the Wandering People of God

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

Reposts 0 20d

by Nijay K. Gupta

Substack

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…

Reposts 0 21d

by Nijay K. Gupta

Nijay K Gupta

@nijaykgupta.bsky.social

nijaykgupta.substack.com/p/if-you-are...

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

The Time To Listen Is Now

nijaykgupta.substack.com

4 12

by Nijay K. Gupta

Substack

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, …

Reposts 0 24d

by Nijay K. Gupta

Substack

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

Reposts 0 25d

by Nijay K. Gupta

Substack

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)

Reposts 0 28d

by Nijay K. Gupta

Substack

"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 …

Reposts 0 Sep 11

by Nijay K. Gupta

Substack

Is Doubt a Sin?

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

Reposts 0 Sep 10

by Nijay K. Gupta

Substack

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…

Reposts 0 Sep 6

by Nijay K. Gupta

Substack

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)

Reposts 0 Sep 4

by Nijay K. Gupta

Substack

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!

Reposts 0 Sep 3

by Nijay K. Gupta

Substack

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

Reposts 0 Sep 1

by Nijay K. Gupta

Nijay K Gupta

@nijaykgupta.bsky.social

nijaykgupta.substack.com/p/the-god-wh...

The God Who Acts, Then and Now

Guest Post from Author Dr. Joshua W. Jipp

nijaykgupta.substack.com

by Nijay K. Gupta

Substack

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…

Reposts 0 Aug 28

by Nijay K. Gupta

Nijay K Gupta

@nijaykgupta.bsky.social

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

open.substack.com/pub/nijaykgu...

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

*And Download Free BONUS ESSAY

open.substack.com

by Nijay K. Gupta

Substack

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 …

Reposts 0 Aug 27

by Nijay K. Gupta

Nijay K Gupta

@nijaykgupta.bsky.social

open.substack.com/pub/nijaykgu...

Nijay's Fall Speaking Schedule (2025)

Missouri, Texas, Illinois, Oregon!

open.substack.com

by Nijay K. Gupta

Substack

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…

Reposts 0 Aug 26

by Nijay K. Gupta

Nijay K Gupta

@nijaykgupta.bsky.social

open.substack.com/pub/nijaykgu...

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

7 Major Crosscurrents in Pauline Scholarship since 1990

open.substack.com

3

by Nijay K. Gupta

Substack

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

Reposts 0 Aug 25

by Nijay K. Gupta

Nijay K Gupta

@nijaykgupta.bsky.social

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!

www.catholicbiblical.org/meetings/ubr...