Rev. Amy Peeler (PhD Princeton) is Associate Professor of New Testament at Wheaton College.
Amy's primary research centers in the Epistle to the Hebrews, which is why we took this chance to ask her about the famous "warning passages" which have raised both anxiety and questions for some readers (2:1-4; 3:7-4:13; 5:11-6:12; 10:19-39; 12:14-29).
For an accessible intro to these passages, see Amy's blog post, "It is a fearful thing to fall out of the hands of the church."
Hebrews articulates what Amy believes is true of all Scripture: it is living and active and sharp enough to penetrate our hearts, minds, and spirits. If we give it our attention and respect, God will reward that work. Consequently, she always discovers new insights into the character of God and his ways with the world as she explores the entire Bible with her classes, colleagues, fellow church members, and family. Her husband Lance, a church organist, and their children, Kate, Maxson, and Kindred serve as her most dear companions on this race of faith (Heb 12:1-2).
