Scripture is a lot like the sun: It is our ultimate source of illuminating truth and spiritual revelation. But just as we need open eyes to see sunlight, God has given us the Church, including pastors and teachers, to help us see His Word rightly, receiving and responding to His Truth. Christian creeds, traditions, and… Continue reading Do We Need Pastors? The Church? Tradition?
I think I've searched for these scriptures about a dozen times so I thought I would post them to my own blog. There are Scriptures that capture the essence of the gospel and therefore the entire Bible, and I believe are powerful in sharing with others since they mean life if they are believed! Consider… Continue reading Bible Verses that Summarize the Gospel
In recent discussions, a question has been raised about King David’s legitimacy, as a son of Jesse. The reasoning behind this question is to try to explain why Jesse would have kept him from the prophet Samuel, as though Jesse were ashamed of David. Some have tried to argue this idea based on various interpretations… Continue reading Was David an Illegitimate Son? A Biblical Perspective
It's time to play, a game: "King James Version or Shakespeare." Without peaking, is this verse from the Bible or other literature? 'Will the unicorn be willing to serve thee, or abide by thy crib?' If you answered Shakespeare... ...you would be wrong. This is Job 39:9 from the King James Version. This is one… Continue reading Is This The King James Version or Shakespeare?
For those of us who understand our call to love even our enemies, this is perhaps one of the most difficult parts of Scripture. I believe the full answer, while clear, is not a simple one. God's love for Jacob and His hatred for Esau (Malachi 1:2-3; Romans 9:13) must be understood within the broader… Continue reading How Could God “Hate” Esau?
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