The Bible in Context
Les Bridgeman Here’s the link to the Prezi on prezi.com Les BridgemanAfter graduating from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary, I served as a Bible and theology teacher in Asia and the U.S. My new book explores the amazing doctrine of the Trinity.
Under what conditions do you learn most effectively? Do you need to be told what to learn or do you learn best on your own? I know, it depends on what you are trying to learn but think in general terms. What did you learn from classes you were forced to take? Now think of … Read more
Genesis 18 contains an intriguing mystery. Before we examine it, let’s look at the chapter’s plot line. The chapter begins with three men visiting Abraham and predicting that Sarah will have a son in one year’s time. After sharing the news, the men head toward Sodom while Abraham walks with them to see them on … Read more
I’ve read hundreds of theology books, but only a few stand out. Of course, my stand-out bookshelf includes the Christian classics such as Augustine’s Confessions, The Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius of Loyola, and Pensees by Pascal. What about modern-day theology books? One of my favorites is The Gospel According to Moses: What my Jewish … Read more
The first three chapters of Genesis are theological dynamite. They were explosive in the ancient world and they are still explosive today. Genesis 1 Summary: God creates everything. There’s only one God, Creator of everything. Genesis 1:1 says, “In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth” (NIV). “The heavens and the earth” means … Read more