Note: The below is a manuscript from a recent small group teaching in my local church. I have preserved the personal and contextual references for the benefit of my small group members who will be reading. Thanks! Would you believe me if I told you that there...
To the chagrin of many Christians today, it may be surprising to learn that some scholars and laypersons have, throughout history, used to the Bible to justify belief in systems of socialism and even communism. ((See here, for example:...
The final days of the 20th century and beginning days of the 21st were rife with socio-political drama. But they marked “the beginning of the end” for a trend that used to prevalent in Western society—“relativism.” Now, I can hear some of you objecting already. These...
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...
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....
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...
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...
We live in a day where the idea of evangelism has become taboo in some circles; and, where some see the need but feel overwhelming fear in sharing Christ with others. I think there’s a two-part remedy to these issues.
The book of Daniel gives multiple accounts of life during the Babylonian exile. In this week’s podcast and blog (which is more of a detailed outline), we explore some key concepts around the book of Daniel and discover how God used this man to change the world in his time.
Although evolution and abiogenesis are two very important parts of the origins conversation, there is often some confusion about how these relate to one another. Are they ultimately the same thing? Is there a distinction?
