A Welcome From Julia Morrow, This Year’s Theology Columnist 

The Bible isn’t clear.
Like many folks at Wheaton College, I was raised non-denominational, and have spent the majority of my life in church and ministry spaces. Growing up, I was often told that Scripture is transparent enough that readers from all around the world–regardless of age, education, or cultural background–can understand its teachings and extract what is being said about how to properly live. 
Something that I’ve heard a lot is the sentiment “the Bible is clear,” generally attac...