Faith-Affirming Articles on the Truth of Christianity
How to Do Biblical Theology Without Sacrificing “Literal” Truth
As I have expanded my horizons a bit and start learning from teachers who don’t always fit within my theological “comfort zone,” I have found an…interesting…phenomena that seems to be a result of bad thinking. I love the theology of the Hebrew Bible. More and more, I...
Walt Disney: Theologian, Unaware
Lately, I have been quite intrigued by the work of Walt Disney. As a visionary entrepreneur, I’m interested in how folks like him pushed the boundaries of what was thought possible. What may surprise you, though, is how he was unknowingly an important theological...
Suddenly, all my coffee was on the floor…
The other day, I spilled my coffee on the floor first thing. Okay…pretty small problem right. I mean, c’mon. And, I get that. People have it much worse in the world. Actually, that’s my point. In a world full of sin and suffering, we often times make a HUGE deal out...
Loss, Peace, and the Folly of Running Away
Just 19 years ago on Saturday, I lost my dad to the “C” word. I was about 12 years old. It was an otherwise…normal night. My mom had just put me down for my bed in my red, double-bunk bed. (I’m an only child…but since I was a tad bit spoiled, I had the bunk bed I had...
Biblical Endurance
And ye shall be hated of all men for my name’s sake: but he that endureth to the end shall be saved. - Matthew 10:22 One theme of the biblical story is that of endurance. We talked about this a bit yesterday, and it’s something that has caught my attention in a fresh...
Another Update (And Talking About Door Demons)
Hello, friends! It has been a short while since our last time together, and I wanted to pop in for a few moments to give an update, some announcements, and share with you a message I gave recently at church. Here are some important highlights/links you may want to...
The Accounts of History: The Truth About Bible “Stories”
Growing up in a profoundly Christian context, I was surrounded by Bible "stories." Much of my life can be expressed in terms of learning Bible stories to help me through different situations of life, as many of you can relate. To be perfectly clear, I LOVED this about...
The Watchers, Babel, and God’s “Choice” of Israel
Why did God choose Israel? Have you ever thought about that? Throughout the biblical record, we see an emphasis on God's choosing a people group. In the Hebrew Bible, his choice was Israel. In the New Testament, it is those who become the believing body---the church....
Modern Science ≠ General Revelation
In the origins debate, no shortage of ink has been spilled on the subject of the applicability of the Bible to science, and vice-versa. While most in this debate are well-meaning, I believe many sadly miss the mark. By failing to recognize the crucial distinction...
Holy War: The Theology of Baptism
It is generally indisputable that there are two primary "ordinances" the church has been given: Baptism and the Lord's Supper. Each of these has a particular spiritual significance; they are highly symbolic acts the believer participates in, in order to demonstrate...
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