The Bible in Context
Les Bridgeman Two thousand years ago on the day of Pentecost something remarkable happened. A group of believers, including the apostles, were “all together in one place” when Suddenly a sound like the blowing of a violent wind came from heaven and filled the whole house where they were sitting. They saw what seemed to be tongues … Read more
Bible readers have debated the meaning of “the image of God” for the past two millennia. At a minimum this phrase means the following: First, we are replicas of God, and therefore, we represent God on Earth. Ancient rulers made statues of themselves “in their image and likeness.” In a sense, God made a statue … Read more
“What am I going to do after high school?” is a difficult question for many teenagers. The common answer, “Go to college” only leads to more difficult questions, “Where?” and “What major?” If you are only 16 or 17 years old, how can you answer these questions? You barely know yourself, you have not heard … Read more
Life in the U.S. is easy. I know it’s not easy for everyone, but I’m speaking in general and in comparison with life in other countries. After living in China for most of the year and returning to the U.S. for a visit, I was struck with the comfort of life in my home country: … Read more
Religious pride is a problem, a major problem. It subtly seeps into our thinking until we are completely absorbed with ourselves. This lethal gas can fill our hearts before, during, and after religious activities. For instance, after we have gone to church, or prayed, or read the Bible, we can be proud of what we … Read more