I told my son-in-law (who teaches/preaches with me at the ministry where we serve) that I believe we are dealing with more atheistic students this year than ever before. What’s encouraging to me is that I am hearing from them, and some are asking questions. Several Christian students have been part of these dialogues andContinue reading “Preference, Problem or Person?”
Category Archives: In The Study
A New Covenant Lent II: A Closer Look At Fasting in Scripture
Fr. Ernesto pointed out that I had used the word “proscribe” wrongly throughout the original post. I appreciate that correction, and edited several sentences that might ease the stress of a few readers who may have taken my wrong use of the word to mean I was denouncing all fasting. Thanks Fr. E. Yesterday’s postContinue reading “A New Covenant Lent II: A Closer Look At Fasting in Scripture”
Who Needs Galatians 3?
Galatians 3:15 To give a human example, brothers: even with a man-made covenant, no one annuls it or adds to it once it has been ratified. 16 Now the promises were made to Abraham and to his offspring. It does not say, “And to offsprings,†referring to many, but referring to one, “And to yourContinue reading “Who Needs Galatians 3?”
Three Obstacles to Good Preaching
Before I talk about preaching, a bit of context for new readers. 1) In the course of my job, I hear, at minimum, 6 sermons a week. (Monday – Thursday, then two on Sunday.) 2) At least two of them, sometimes 3, are preached by me. 3) These sermons are preached to an audience ofContinue reading “Three Obstacles to Good Preaching”
Salvation: Is It So What? or Whatever?
Comments are closed on this post. Galatians 3:10 For all who rely on works of the law are under a curse; for it is written, “Cursed be everyone who does not abide by all things written in the Book of the Law, and do them.” 11 Now it is evident that no one is justifiedContinue reading “Salvation: Is It So What? or Whatever?”
While We’re Talking About Interpreting the Bible
Oh. We’re not talking about interpreting the Bible? Well….I am, so deal. I usually just don’t say anything when I hear Biblical interpretation leave the road and head for the ditches. But doggone it, there’s some fairly basic stuff here that could be very helpful to those of you who genuinely love the Bible. SoContinue reading “While We’re Talking About Interpreting the Bible”
Principles For Breakfast
One of the most popular methods used in Christian preaching and teaching today is taking a topic or text and presenting it as a list of principles. I would like to briefly examine some of the “good” and “not so good” aspects of the practice of turning texts or topics into principles as the primaryContinue reading “Principles For Breakfast”
The God of Job’s Complaints
Job 10:1 “I loathe my life; I will give free utterance to my complaint; I will speak in the bitterness of my soul. 2 I will say to God, Do not condemn me; let me know why you contend against me. 3 Does it seem good to you to oppress, to despise the work ofContinue reading “The God of Job’s Complaints”
Two Questions on Jesus and Scripture
Two questions that are crucial to anyone studying and teaching scripture in a Jesus-shaped, Jesus centered way: What would I have thought if I were there when Jesus taught, did miracles, engaged in conversations, meals, etc.? What do the same events and words mean now that I have the entire Bible to bring all ofContinue reading “Two Questions on Jesus and Scripture”
What Kind of Person Will Be A Disciple?
“Now – here is my secret: I tell it to you with an openness of heart that I doubt I shall ever achieve again, so I pray that you are in a quiet room as you hear these words. My secret is that I need God – that I am sick and can no longerContinue reading “What Kind of Person Will Be A Disciple?”
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