Remembering Jonestown
Pay careful attention to yourselves and to all the flock, in which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers, to care for the church of God, which he obtained with his own blood. I...
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Sunday Devotional: Ephesians 5:15-17
Look carefully then how you walk, not as unwise but as wise, making the best use of the time, because the days are evil. Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the will...
Matthew 11:12: Taking the Kingdom by Force?
From the days of John the Baptist until now the kingdom of heaven has suffered violence, and the violent take it by force. This statement from Jesus comes in the middle of a speech...
Happy Reformation Day!
It seems such a little thing to mix the law and the Gospel, faith and works; but this does more mischief than human reason can conceive, for it not only blemishes and obscures the...
Is Being Single Better Than Being Married?
This seems like a strange question to ask, especially in a Christian context. After all, we believe the Bible teaches very clearly that God intended men and women to marry and have children (e.g.,...
When Was Jesus Crucified?
Those familiar with the Gospels know that Jesus ate a last meal with his disciples (often referred to as “The Last Supper”) before he was betrayed and crucified. The Synoptic Gospels (Matthew, Mark, and...
Some Thoughts on Interpreting the Gospels
This is not going to be an exhaustive study of the four Gospels, but rather a brief overview of what Christians believe about these books. I also want to provide a different perspective to...
James 2:24: Justified by Faith or Works?
It was the debate at the heart of the Reformation, and people still fight over it today: “To what extent do I contribute to my own salvation?” Historically, Protestants have turned to Romans 3...
Who Are the Nephilim (Genesis 6:1-4)?
If you’re engaged at all with popular culture, especially with fantasy or sci-fi movies, books, or TV shows, I’m sure you’ve come across a race of people called the “Nephilim.” Maybe you knew, or...
Sunday School Notes: Revelation 16:17-21
17 And the seventh [angel] poured out his bowl upon [or “into”] the air, and a loud voice went out from the temple, from the throne, saying, “It is done.” 18 And there were...
