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unpack the Word

a blog on faith and scripture

Welcome to unpack the Word, a blog written mostly by Adam R. Pope. Guest authors are noted whenever they're included. This is a simple little website for me to share my ideas, musings, and thoughts on Scripture as I study and grow as a follower of Christ. I hope you find the contents helpful for you.

Below, you'll find blogs in chronological order, with the most recent coming at the top of the list. As the blog evolves, I hope to add in keywords/tags and other tools to help folks find topical content.

Christian Nationalism, the unscriptural kingdom

Why a Christian nationalism runs counter to the New Testament model of Christianity.

The Negative

What would happen if we accepted our flaws and those of the people around us?.

Passover and Communion

Sometimes, we tend to view Christianity through an intensely Western-centered lens, which is to say we see it as the origin of its own world and the center of our interpretation.

Light of the World

In this blog, we take a look at the concept of being a light, exploring that metaphor and how it applies to our walks as followers of Christ.