Problems with the Prosperity Gospel

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American televangelists have been making false promises for decades. They claim if you have enough faith and if you give to their ministries, God will bless you with abundant finances and physical health. They teach that God wants all believers to be healthy and wealthy, thus their message has been dubbed the “health and wealth … Read more

Justification and Judgment

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We easily fall for false dichotomies—chocolate or vanilla, soup or salad, a book or a movie. But two things can be true at the same time. According to scientists, light is both particles and waves. When interpreting the Bible we must watch out for these either-or traps. Consider justification and judgment. On one hand, the … Read more

A Man Dressed in Linen (Daniel 10)

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I have written about theophanies or appearances of God in the Bible, but I missed one. In Daniel 10, while Daniel was near the Tigris River, he says, I looked up and there before me was a man dressed in linen, with a belt of fine gold from Uphaz around his waist. His body was like topaz, his face like … Read more

The Russian-Ukraine War

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What is happening in Ukraine? Why is Russia invading its neighbor? Although I am not an expert on international relations, I want to share a few resources I found. (Click on the links for more information.) Since Putin is known for giving lengthy historical talks, it’s important to understand the recent history between Russia and … Read more