It's better to emphasize biblical theology, partly because there are fine Study Bibles already available that lean into systematic theology, and partly because biblical theology is particularly strong at helping readers see how the Bible hangs together in its own categories: that is, God in his infinite wisdom chose to give us his Word in the 66 canonical books, with all of their variations in theme, emphasis, vocabulary, literary form, and distinctive contributions across time.

Sin defies God, utterly corrupts each individual, corrodes all social relationships, and issues in death.

The New Testament writers did not invent a doctrine of Scripture they inherited it.

The Bible does not tell us that life in this world will be fair. Evil and sin are not Victorian gentlemen; they do not play fair.

...sometimes God chooses to bless us and make us people of integrity in the midst of abominable circumstances, rather than change our circumstances.

Do you wish to see God's love? Look at the cross. Do you wish to see God's wrath? Look at the cross.

The truth of the matter is that all we have to do is live long enough and we will suffer.