The Bible in Context
Here’s the link to the Prezi on prezi.com 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.
What is the most unique and mysterious doctrine of the Christian faith? For many the answer is the Trinity—one God who eternally exists in three Persons. (Of course, the word “Person” does not mean exactly the same thing as human persons.) How can you understand that concept? And if you can’t understand it, how can … Read more
At the blast of your nostrils the water piled up; the floods stood up in a heap” (Ex. 15:8) What happens when we get angry? Our heart starts racing, our breathing speeds up, and sometimes, even our nostrils flare. It’s as if we boil over and steam comes out of our nose. In the Bible, … Read more
“When Samuel had heard all the words of the people, he repeated them in the ears of the Lord” (1 Sam. 8:21). When is the last time someone leaned over to speak in your ear? Has anyone ever been close enough to God to speak in his ears? The first biblical reference to God’s ears … Read more
“The eyes of the Lord are in every place, keeping watch on the evil and the good” (Prov. 15:3). Our examination of God’s eyes begins with a strange detail: God has seven eyes. In one of his prophetic visions, Zechariah (c. 500 b.c.) saw seven lamps resting on a golden lampstand. The explanation followed: “These … Read more