The second and third chapters of Revelation record Jesus’ communication to seven of the churches in Asia. This article is the fourth in a series of seven reviewing these chapters. Although Jesus spoke specifically to each church, his message is of great significance to all who want to enter the Kingdom of God. And to… read more»
The Bible’s View of the Human Body 3: Beauty
We can find at least two major opposing views of the human body in our culture today: apathy and vanity. On the one hand, social scientists, queer theorists, and many in the media tell us that our physical bodies aren’t important. Someone’s biology may be male, but if his mind disagrees, he may identify as… read more»
Treasure in My Heart
A wonderful believer was recounting a very serious family difficulty and remarked that in looking back on the tragic time, she saw where she would crumble in her trust that Yahweh would provide relief from the pain. But, being the steadfast believer she is, this was short-lived. The reason for the quick turn-around was, she… read more»
The Bible’s View of the Human Body 2: Holistic Redemption
Last time we looked at how the creation and fall affect how we think about our bodies. We are at once the result of God’s magnificent design, bearing His image and simultaneously fallen, radically seeking our own selfish interests. Thankfully, God does not leave us alone in this condition. He has provided a solution to… read more»
Building Character
The following quotes (in paragraphs 2, 4, and 7-9) are from N.T. Wright’s book entitled: After You Believe (Why Christian Character Matters). The words in brackets in the following (paragraph 2) are my addition. To begin with, you have to grasp the fact that Christian virtue isn’t about you – your happiness, your fulfillment, your… read more»
Is That You, God?
John 8:47 He who is of God hears the words of God; for this reason you do not hear them, because you are not of God.” The NABRE states it this way: “…because you do not belong to God.” This is a very bold and startling statement, but it answers the question, “God, is what I… read more»
CHURCH IN PERGAMUM – 2:12-17
The second and third chapters of Revelation record Jesus’ communication to seven of the churches in Asia. This article is the third in a series of seven reviewing these chapters. Although Jesus spoke specifically to each church, his message is of great significance to all who want to enter the Kingdom of God. And… read more»
The Bible’s View of the Human Body 1: Creation and Fall
Between the apathy and reductionism of those who think our biological bodies don’t matter and the vanity and superficiality of the celebrity culture that places ultimate value on appearance, the Bible offers a surprisingly elevated view of the body that engenders respect but not worship. In a world of sexual harassment, abortion, and sex reassignment… read more»
Be Like Ezra
Ezra lived at a hinge time in history. The Babylonians had demolished Judah and captured the people, bringing them to Babylon. After seventy years, the Persian Empire overtook the Babylonians and permitted the Israelites to return home. The reason for this traumatic series of events was the people’s idolatry. God had prophesied through Jeremiah and… read more»
Overcomers (Study of 7 churches in Revelation) Part 2 – SMYRNA
The second and third chapters of Revelation record Jesus’ communication to seven of the churches in Asia. This article is the second in a series of seven reviewing these chapters. Although Jesus spoke specifically to each church, his message is of great significance to all who want to enter the Kingdom of God. CHURCH IN… read more»
