Members Only: Grow Deeper In The Word
Every week, thousands of readers get Humble Theology for free — and that’s never going to change. But some of you want to go further. Into the strange, cosmic, supernatural world the Bible actually describes. Into what the Hebrew and Greek really say. Into the questions your sermon skipped.
That’s what membership is for.
Become a member: $80/year — less than a book a month
Why this exists
I spend hours in the original languages and the commentaries so you don’t have to — then I do the harder but even more meaningful work of making it clear, useful, and honest. Membership is what makes that possible. It keeps Humble Theology free for the reader who can’t pay yet, and it gives you, the ones who want more, a place to actually go deeper.
No hype. No ad-hominem (attacking people). No selling you a formula. Just careful, humble study that helps you read your Bible with new eyes and trust it with your whole life.
What you get
📚 The full archive, unlocked forever.
Every essay, every deep dive, every word study — permanently yours. Free posts lock after six weeks; members never lose access.
🔓 Members-only deep dives.
The studies too long, too rich, or too honest for the free feed — on the unseen realm, spiritual warfare, and what the text actually says.
💬 Theology Talk.
My monthly round-up answering your real questions about the Bible — the ones you’ve been afraid to ask anywhere else.
🎥 Monthly live teaching + Q&A.
Once a month I go live to teach a passage and take your questions in real time — recorded, so you never miss one. (Founding members)
📖 First access.
New series, study guides, and reading plans — before anyone else.
🕊️ The quiet good.
You keep this work free for thousands of readers learning to love Scripture who can’t yet pay.
A peek inside
A few of the studies waiting for you behind the paywall — the kind of thing you unlock the moment you join.
🔒 Members only
A Theological Insight Into A Bible Verse Weaponized Against Women
“To the woman he said, “I will surely multiply your pain in childbearing; in pain you shall bring forth children. Your desire shall be for your husband, and he shall rule over you.” (Genesis 3:16, ESV)
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Pornography An Ancient Sin Repackaged (Part 1)
Just mention the word “porn” or “pornography” and observe the silence, unease, and anxiety in a room. But the range of emotions is so much more complex. Some feel disgust, embarrassed, or ill-equipped to participate or even to listen to such a conversation. Interestingly, something that is so inappropriate is so very accessible and consumed at alarming rates. This is a significant cultural crisis that many are now calling a “porndemic.” Yet, it’s rarely being addressed in christian spaces.
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How Not To Read The Bible:
This is the last week this post is available for all FREE Humble Theology Subscribers. Enjoy! Also, consider upgrading to a paid member to get access to this and over a hundred theology and Bible essays in the archive exclusively available for Paid Subscribers. I can’t continue to research, write, and produce Biblical content without your support. I’m so grateful for you and your investment!
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How Pastors Should Respond In This Cultural Moment
“If your church didn’t address the demonic murder of Charlie Kirk this weekend, the pastor is a coward and needs to repent and resign"
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The live teachings
Once a month, we go deep — together.
I pick one passage — usually one of the strange, overlooked, or misunderstood ones — and we walk through it in the original languages, then open it up for your questions. No performance. Just a theologian and a room full of curious Bible students.
The Unseen Battle — a live walkthrough of spiritual warfare in Scripture
Reading Genesis 1–11 like an ancient Israelite
The Cosmic Mountain — why Eden, Sinai, and Zion are the same story
Ask Me Anything — Angels, Demons & the Divine Council
Can’t make it live? Every session is recorded and added to your library.
What members are saying
" I have followed your reading the bible in a year plan since it started. I'm learning so much and have been able to apply it in my everyday life. I am excited to open my bible and learn more about Jesus. "
— Jill
"I gladly support your writing because it restores the sacred fire the modern church has allowed to dim, the fire where revelation meets reverence and truth awakens wonder. You approach Scripture with humility and scholarly clarity, shaping believers through the truth, wonder, and holiness of revelation. I believe your work forms disciples who will stand unshaken."
— Wendell
Questions you might have
Is this just for scholars or seminary students?
The opposite. Humble Theology exists for the everyday Bible student who wants depth without needing a degree. If you can read, you can follow along.
I already get the free posts. Why pay?
The free feed is the front porch. Membership is the whole house — the deep dives, the full archive, the live teachings, and the monthly Q&A where your questions get answered.
What if I can’t afford it?
Then keep reading for free, that’s exactly why paid members exist. And if cost is the only thing in your way, reach out and we’ll figure something out.
Can I cancel?
Anytime, in two clicks. No guilt, no hoops.
Grateful for you,
Joel Muddamalle, PhD