Thoughts on the Bible and Life
I recently read a couple thought-provoking quotes from James Dunn (1939-2020). Dunn served as a New Testament professor at the University of Durham for about twenty years. In his book Jesus according to the New Testament, which I highly recommend, Dunn explores how Jesus is presented in each section of the New Testament. In chapter … Read more
Can you go to God directly and completely on your own? If you answer “Yes,” one of the biblical authors has written an entire book to refute you. The book of Hebrews makes a simple argument: The way to God has been opened for us by the blood of Jesus. Without that sacrifice, the path … Read more
“People are destined to die once, and after that to face judgment” (Heb. 9:27). That statement has often been used to support the idea that there are no second chances after death. Death closes the door on the possibility of repentance. But Hebrews 9:27 is a general statement. It doesn’t state that judgment begins immediately after death. … Read more
Are some teachings in the Bible more advanced than others? If biblical teaching was laid out as college courses, would there be 100-level courses and 200-level courses? Does the Bible offer any type of scope and sequence for its teachings? A High Priest after the Order of Melchizedek I’ve found answers to those questions from … Read more