No matter how much you already know or don’t know about the Bible, if you’re a woman who wants to know your Bible better, this workshop is for you!

Do you ever read the Bible and have a sense that there is a deeper meaning or significance to what you are reading that you can’t quite figure out? Or do you sometimes wonder why some people have been able to draw things out of a passage in the Bible that you didn’t see until they pointed it out? If so, I hope you’ll make plans to come to a Biblical Theology Workshop for Women. Our aim will be to increase our Bible skills so that rather than being bored by, or intimidated by the Bible, we’ll become more intrigued by it, moved by it, more confident that we’re grasping what it is communicating to us.

Over three sessions, we’ll review the key events of the Bible’s story and the major sections of the Bible. I’ll demonstrate telling the story of the Bible through the lens of one of its important themes. We’ll work together on tracing a few themes through the various sections of the Bible. Then we’ll look at the opening of each of the Gospels and discover how a growing understanding of major biblical themes adds to our understanding when we see those themes arise in specific passages of the Bible. The three sessions, held either on a Friday night and Saturday morning or an all-day Saturday schedule, will be energetic, interactive, and fun.

Cities and Dates for upcoming workshops:
Grand Rapids, MI •Byron Center CRC • November 2, 2024 (This is a Biblical Theology Workshop II, with different sessions from the original workshop.)
Oklahoma City, OK • Quail Springs Baptist Church • March 7-8, 2025
Houston, TX • First Baptist Church • March 22, 2025

Can’t make it to any of these cities? Consider participating in a workshop via video. Recorded Biblical Theology Workshop View Anytime!

Already attended a workshop? Consider developing your understanding further by participating in a recorded Biblical Theology Tutorial.

Resources on Biblical Theology

Can you explain what you mean by “biblical theology”? Yes. But first, don’t let the term “biblical theology” intimidate you. Sometimes people react negatively to the word theology, thinking that it is about dry doctrine or something overly academic rather than personal or meaningful. But that’s not at all the case. Theology is what we believe about God. And any time we’re engaging with the Bible, trying to understand what it reveals to us about God, we’re doing theology. This means that we’re all theologians and can become better theologians from wherever we are now.

When people hear the term “biblical theology,” they often think we are talking about theology that is biblical as opposed to unbiblical. But really we’re talking about a way of understanding and approaching the Bible that recognizes that even though the Bible is made up of various kinds of literature and was written down over centuries by forty human authors, it is actually telling one cohesive story about what God is doing in the world through Christ. Through biblical theology we can trace the Bible’s story from Genesis to Revelation through the development of a number of central themes that serve to communicate a coherent message about the person and work of Christ.

Perhaps another way to think about biblical theology is to think of it in contrast to its important companion, systematic theology. In systematic theology, we ask what the whole of the Bible has to say about a particular topic such as sin, justification, the Holy Spirit, the nature of God, or humanity, and put it into a coherent summary. Biblical theology, then, is more about tracing particular themes that develop in the story of the Bible from creation to consummation, such as kingdom, sacrifice, feasting, or temple.

Are there any resources you suggest to learn more about biblical theology?

It’s Not About You: How Biblical Theology Transforms Bible Study

Biblical Theology and Bible Studies in the Church: A Conversation with Nancy Guthrie

Core Christianity Interview with Michael Horton and Adriel Sanchez: What is Biblical Theology?

Ten Things You Should Know About Biblical Theology by Chris Bruno

Biblical Theology in Discipleship by Nancy Guthrie

What is Biblical Theology and Do We Need It? by D. A. Carson

An Introduction to Biblical Theology by D.A. Carson

FAQ

How much does the workshop cost?
The early bird price for most of the in-person domestic workshops is $23 and the price goes up closer to the workshop. If a meal is included, the cost of the meal is added to that. Saturday-only workshops generally either include a meal, offer an optional meal, or give you time to go out to get lunch on your own. You’ll find the price for the workshop you’re interested in when you click the registration button.

Can we register a group? Is there a group rate?
We do hope you’ll encourage a group from your church or a group of friends to come with you, but there is no group discount. We recognize that it may be common practice to purchase a large number of tickets under one name not yet knowing who exactly will use them. Because most of our workshops sell out and we want every seat to be used, we respectfully ask you to purchase tickets only for those who have actually indicated they are planning to come.

Can I get a refund if my plans change?
We do not offer refunds, but ticket holders who decide that they cannot attend in person may trade in their ticket for access to the recorded workshop or transfer their ticket to another person. To transfer your ticket to the recorded workshop, simply click on this link: bit.ly/BTWWtransfer. To transfer your ticket to another person, click on the “click here to edit your answers” link on your registration confirmation e-mail and replace your name with the name of the person who will be using your ticket.

Is there anything I need to prepare prior to the workshop?
No. Just bring a pen and your Bible. We’ll supply you with a workbook and a clipboard to write on when you arrive. We strongly suggest that you bring a printed Bible. However, we recommend that you download the ESV Bible app or Biblegateway app on your phone or tablet before you come to use during one of the sessions when you may want to search quickly for a particular word. We’ll have a fabulous bookstore set up onsite at the workshop that will have lots of great resources for learning more about biblical theology, but if you want to get a head start, go to https://us.10ofthose.com/partners/btworkshop.