The Regent Vine

Welcome to the Vine, a publication of Regent College. Join us for conversations that inform, challenge, and inspire.

Sep 3, 2025
Bible Spirituality

The Paradoxes of God’s Physical Presence in the Old Testament

Matthew Lynch

The Old Testament wrestles with the paradox of seeing God—depicting Him as near yet veiled, visible yet ungraspable, always beyond human comprehension.

All Resources: Bible

Sep 11, 2025

Podcast: Gender in the New Testament

Amy Peeler

Amy Peeler explores Mary’s role and God’s inclusion of women in Christianity, reflecting on Jesus’ maleness, God’s fatherhood, and Paul’s views in 1 Timothy 2 and 1 Corinthians 11. Her thoughtful, encouraging approach sheds light on often-overlooked aspects of faith.

Sep 8, 2025

Is Lectio Divina Just Making Stuff Up?

Bruce Hindmarsh

Lectio divina, often misunderstood as exotic or mystical, is reclaimed here as the historic and prayerful reading of Scripture. Rooted in Christian tradition, it integrates reading, meditation, prayer, and contemplation, drawing believers into deeper communion with God through Scripture.

Sep 8, 2025

The Saint John’s Bible Heritage Edition at Regent College: Ancient Art for the Modern Era

The Saint John's Bible Heritage Program

Regent College houses one of only 299 Saint John’s Bible Heritage Editions—a modern, hand-scribed Bible reviving an ancient Benedictine tradition. Created over 13 years, it inspires spiritual reflection through art, scripture, and shared experiences across campus and beyond.

Sep 5, 2025

Reading with Strangers: A Hermeneutics of Hospitality

Brittany N. Melton

A hermeneutics of hospitality invites diverse voices to the table—reading the Bible with openness, trust, and a life-giving, communal lens.

Sep 5, 2025

Six Surprising Ideas the KJV Translators Had About Other Bible Translations

George Guthrie

How KJV translators valued all Bible translations as tools for God's mission—welcoming updates, variety, and ongoing improvement for the Church.

Sep 5, 2025

The Practice of Lament: Teaching Students to Grieve Biblically

Alejandra Ortiz

A reflection on teaching lament through Scripture—showing how biblical lament invites honest, prophetic response to pain, injustice, and hope in God.

Sep 3, 2025

The Paradoxes of God’s Physical Presence in the Old Testament

Matthew Lynch

The Old Testament wrestles with the paradox of seeing God—depicting Him as near yet veiled, visible yet ungraspable, always beyond human comprehension.