Critics of the Bible often complain that the God we see depicted in the Old Testament is an angry, vindictive deity. Theyâll aver that Yahweh appears to be more than a bit temperamental — indeed, he seems constantly ready to… Read More ›
Old Testament
Your Gifts Arenât Just for You (Exodus 35)
Iâve been reading back through the book of Exodus this month, and thereâs a passage near the end that always grabs my attention. Itâs in Exodus chapter 35, and itâs the first place in the Bible that mentions people being… Read More ›
Christians and Old Testament Law (My Two Cents on the Andy Stanley Controversy)
A lot of folks have been talking about Andy Stanley this week. The North Point Community Church pastor has drawn fire (again) for his controversial comments on the Old Testament. Earlier in 2018, Stanley stated in a sermon (which you… Read More ›
Original Goodness (Genesis 1)
The way the biblical story begins affects everything about how we view the world around us. Take a look with me at Godâs original intention for our reality.
Three Crucial Questions About the Trinity: Part Two (Where Is the Trinity Revealed in Scripture?)
Weâre taking a look at one of the core doctrines of the Christian faith: belief in God as Trinity. We believe in one God who eternally exists as Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. As classical theologians have sought to… Read More ›
Godâs Sovereignty & Human Choice in Proverbs
One of the core teachings of Scripture (and something that really should go without saying) is that God is sovereign. He is in control of the world He has made. Nothing is outside of His power or authority. He calls the shots…. Read More ›
What Does It Mean to “Fear the Lord”?
In my last post, we looked at the biblical definition of “wisdom.” True wisdom is knowing Godâs design for how his creation works, and living rightly in light of that design. Itâs “heavenly perspective with earthly application.” Wisdom isnât just… Read More ›
The Book of Proverbs: Ancient Wisdom for Modern Needs
Proverbs is one of the most popular books of the Bible, perhaps because most of the book is comprised of bite-sized nuggets of practical wisdom. In the age of Twitter and text messages, many of us love getting our daily information… Read More ›
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