The Bible in Context
Some passages of Scripture contain ideas that are so great they blow me away. Consider the text below: 8 Love never fails. But where there are prophecies, they will cease; where there are tongues, they will be stilled; where there is knowledge, it will pass away. 9 For we know in part and we prophesy in part, 10 but when completeness comes, what is … Read more
The traditional Protestant understanding of salvation places a strong emphasis on personal faith. For example, “If you believe, you will be saved.” This emphasis can be a healthy corrective to the prideful idea that we are saved by our good deeds. But while it’s not often recognized, the same danger lurks in the emphasis on … Read more
Imagine a house with a large window that provides a direct view of majestic mountains. Can you see the mountains from other windows in the house? Yes, but the other windows are smaller, perhaps dirtier, and don’t give a direct view. If you want the best view from inside the house, go to the crystal … Read more
Are some teachings in the Bible more advanced than others? If biblical teaching was laid out as college courses, would there be 100-level courses and 200-level courses? Does the Bible offer any type of scope and sequence for its teachings? A High Priest after the Order of Melchizedek I’ve found answers to those questions from … Read more
Have you ever worried about your life? Perhaps you asked yourself: When am I going to die? Or how am I going to die? We usually don’t think about those things but maybe you’ve had health concerns or heard a tragic story. Would it help if God told you when and how you were going … Read more