Thoughts on the Bible and Life
Did the Christian movement go astray from the beginning? It certainly did in Galatia, at least from Paul’s perspective. He writes to the Galatian churches, “I am astonished that you are so quickly deserting the one who called you to live in the grace of Christ and are turning to a different gospel—which is really … Read more
I recently read The Vision of God by K. E. Kirk who served as a professor and bishop of Oxford. This book, first published in 1931, is filled with deep insights about the Christian life. Kirk argues that the goal of human life is the vision of God— “Blessed are the pure in heart for … Read more
This is Holy Week for most of Christianity. (Orthodox Christians use the Julian Calendar so they will celebrate Easter on May 5 this year.) Maundy Thursday or Holy Thursday commemorates the day when Jesus washed his disciples’ feet and gave them a new command: “Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love … Read more
In the history of Christianity, few things have been as contentious as the Lord’s Supper, also known as the Eucharist or Communion. This post will delve into the biblical data behind the Lord’s Supper. On the night Jesus was betrayed, he started a practice that would continue until the end of time. The practice began … Read more
I’m continuing my YouTube series through the book of Genesis. My video making skills are almost non-existent, but I’m trying to make small improvements with each video. It’s really not easy to talk to a camera. I was encouraged to start this project by Mr. Beast, currently the #1 YouTuber in the world with 242 … Read more