The Bible in Context
There are many reasons why people support former President Trump. This post is not about Trump’s policies, which may or may not be commendable. It is not about his business practices. It is not about his children. It is not about his marriage or sex life. This post is about Trump’s incessant claims of election … Read more
Here are a few posts related to this special weekend: Good Friday Holy Saturday Easter Sunday Did God Kill His Son? The Shroud of Turin 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. … Read more
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
The Shroud of Turin is the most studied artifact in the world. This ancient piece of linen, located in Turin, Italy, measures 14 feet 3 inches long by 3 feet 7 inches wide and contains something remarkable—a full-length front and back image of a scourged and crucified man. (For high definition photos, click here.) Some … Read more
I know that question may seem absurd. Jesus is world-famous for his teaching and example of nonviolence, sending shockwaves through our blood-soaked history, right down to Gandhi and Martin Luther King Jr. But was he completely nonviolent? Did he reject all forms of violence and all forms of violent rhetoric? Let’s begin with Christ’s teaching. … Read more