The Bible in Context
Some people are more critical than others. They question, probe, and frequently disagree. Likewise, some theories are more critical than others and none is more so than critical theory. Critical Theory Critical theory began in the 1920s as a social philosophy in Germany’s Frankfurt School. According to its name, this theory seeks to criticize or … Read more
The kingdom of God is one of the most exciting and intriguing topics in the Bible. My previous post focused on the “kingdom of heaven” in Matthew. Since Matthew’s “kingdom of heaven” is synonymous with the “kingdom of God,” I thought it would be best to include the remaining New Testament references to God’s kingdom … Read more
The Gospel of Matthew has a special emphasis on the kingdom of God, which he usually calls “the kingdom of heaven.” What do we know about this kingdom? Nature Joyful: a huge feast (8:11) and the place where Jesus will drink new wine with his disciples (26:29) Pure: at the end of the age a … Read more
I spent too much time making this video, but the topic has been incredibly important in biblical studies during the last 240 years. 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 … Read more
Two thousand years ago on the day of Pentecost something remarkable happened. A group of believers, including the apostles, were “all together in one place” when Suddenly a sound like the blowing of a violent wind came from heaven and filled the whole house where they were sitting. They saw what seemed to be tongues … Read more