Thoughts on the Bible and Life
Les Bridgeman
Updated August 2022 I’m usually not bothered by other people’s income, but the apostle Paul’s finances have caused me great angst. The man who traveled extensively throughout the Roman world, preaching and teaching, also worked a day job. The man who wrote world-changing letters did so free of charge while earning money through manual labor. … Read more
The word tithe, meaning “tenth,” is not used much in English. To tithe is to give a tenth of one’s income. In addition to freewill and sacrificial offerings, tithing was another form of giving in ancient Israel. Tithing, however, was distinct because it was a required percentage. Since tithing has become a common Christian teaching … Read more
The Christian faith stands or falls on the life of Jesus of Nazareth. Without his life Christianity doesn’t exist. But how do we know anything about Jesus’ life? For two thousand years, Christians have relied on the information found in the four Gospels—Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John. But can we trust the Gospels? Are they … Read more
I have a friend who is a Jehovah’s Witness. A while back he told me that we don’t have big differences in our beliefs so I brought up the issue of Jesus’ nature. “Do you think Jesus is divine?” I asked. “We don’t believe that” he asserted. And then he quoted a barrage of Scripture … Read more
Thinking of a good God sitting on his throne and ruling over a good world poses no difficulties. But we live in a world where rape, murder, and terrorism takes place. So what exactly is the good God’s position on the evil that exists in the world he created? Where is God in relation to … Read more