The Bible in Context
I’m getting sick and tired of modern-day prophets who are declaring their false oracles and receiving hundreds of positive comments on YouTube. Why are people listening to them? Because they speak like maniacs and say, “The Lord told me . . . “? I hate to state the obvious, but some people need to hear … Read more
I plan to return to my series on the church in the next few posts, but before then, here’s a message I recently delivered in chapel. ————————- Introduction To get you thinking about having a meal with Jesus, let’s begin with thinking about having a meal with friends. In a minute we’ll do a survey. … Read more
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. Related Posts:The Shroud of Turin
What does Christ want his followers to do? There’s more than one answer to that question, but I have been struck by one thought in particular: spread the gospel. Mark Consider Mark 3:13-15: Jesus went up on a mountainside and called to him those he wanted, and they came to him. He appointed twelve that … Read more
“The greatest literary problem in the New Testament is: What is the matter with the Gospel of Mark? Something happened to the end of it.” (Croy, 11) Three of the four Gospels have happy endings. Jesus appears to his disciples after his resurrection then he gives them the Great Commission (Matthew) or he ascends … Read more