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Chris Miller, Ph.D.

Senior Professor of Biblical Studies Cedarville University

Biblical studies professor specializing in Old Testament literature, biblical interpretation and theological exposition.

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Biography

Chris Miller, Ph.D., is Senior Professor of Biblical Studies at Cedarville University, where he has taught Bible at the college level since 1991. His teaching and scholarship focus on the interpretation, literary structure and theological themes of the Old and New Testaments.

Miller has taught Old Testament Literature for more than three decades and has developed biblical education resources used in university, church and continuing-education settings. His work emphasizes careful examination of biblical context, literary features and the development of biblical theology.

His published work includes studies of Mosaic law, Peter's vision in Acts 10, Paul's gospel in Galatians, and the Old Testament books of Judges and Ruth. He is also the author of Matthew in the New Testament Exposition Commentary series.

Miller earned a Ph.D. in Bible Exposition from Dallas Theological Seminary, a ThM in Systematic Theology from Grace Theological Seminary and a BA in Bible from Tennessee Temple University. His professional interests include Old Testament literature, biblical interpretation and exposition for teaching and ministry.

Areas of Expertise

Biblical Studies
Old Testament
New Testament
Biblical Interpretation
Theological Education
Old Testament Literature
Biblical Exposition
Mosaic Law
Judges and Ruth
Acts and Galatians

Education

Dallas Theological Seminary

Ph.D.

Bible Exposition

1994

Grace Theological Seminary

Th.M.

Systematic Theology

1981

Tennessee Temple University

B.A.

Bible

1976

Media Appearances

The Christian Colleges Welcoming ‘Socratic Bots’

Christianity Today  online

2026-08-12

Christianity Today identifies Chris Miller, senior professor of biblical studies at Cedarville University, in coverage of Christian colleges’ use of artificial intelligence. The article discusses custom AI tools Miller created for students studying biblical material.

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Episode #15 - Am I Reading the Bible Wrong?

From Here to There  online

2022-05-25

Podcast interview with Dr. Chris Miller of Cedarville University about reading the Bible theologically and understanding how Scripture reveals details about God.

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Research Focus

Old Testament Literature

Historical, literary and theological interpretation

Miller's teaching and published work examine the structure, context, themes and theological contribution of Old Testament books, including Judges, Ruth, Job and other biblical texts.

Biblical Law and New Testament Interpretation

The relationship between biblical commands and Christian interpretation

His scholarship addresses the role and interpretation of Mosaic law, including its relationship to Jewish and Gentile believers and its treatment in New Testament passages.

Expository Biblical Teaching

Communicating biblical texts for academic and ministry settings

Miller develops courses, commentaries and teaching resources that guide students, pastors and church communities through close reading and exposition of Scripture.