While writing his second letter to the believers at Corinth, Paul offered something wonderful, yet unsettling,… “You yourselves are our letter, written on our hearts, known and read by everyone. You show that you are Christ’s letter, delivered by us, not written with ink but with the Spirit of the living God not on tablets … Continue reading The Fifth Gospel
Bible
When we read the Bible, we’re reading something written to us, and about us.
When we read the Bible, we’re reading something written to us, and about us. When I first learned this principle, it changed the way I read the Bible. I’ve heard preachers and scholars say, “The Bible was not written to us; but it was written for us.” I understand what they‘re saying. But, in my … Continue reading When we read the Bible, we’re reading something written to us, and about us.
The Book of Eli
In 2010, Warner Bros. released an intriguing film, The Book of Eli, about a nomadic man (played by Denzel Washington) travelling through a dystopian land sometime in the future. IMDb describes the plot this way: A drifter fights his way across a ravaged, post-apocalyptic America while protecting a sacred book that holds the secrets to … Continue reading The Book of Eli
The Surprising Rebirth of the Belief in God – The Bible
British broadcaster, author, and speaker, Justin Brierly, has written a profoundly responsible and well-sourced book (title cited above and linked here) that will prove quite encouraging to those who believe everything mainstream social media has to say about the Christian faith. Brierley cites atheists, agnostics, and numerous skeptics both from academia and mainstream who, weary … Continue reading The Surprising Rebirth of the Belief in God – The Bible
The Devil’s Bible
Unless we earnestly study the real thing, a counterfeit is hard to spot. Satan knows this. Genesis 3 is interesting since it begins in vs 1 with Eve and the serpent in what appears to be mid-conversation. There's no telling how long the serpent has been working to earn Eve's trust. He's now become a … Continue reading The Devil’s Bible
Science and the Bible
The Bible is not a "science book." That said, not a single passage related to creation contradicts the Laws of Nature. There are many passages related to creation. We can find three laws of nature in this one verse alone: "[God] stretches the northern skies over empty space; he hangs the earth on nothing; he … Continue reading Science and the Bible
Christ and the Bible
“It is my deep conviction that every part of the Bible is given its fullest meaning by the saving work of Christ, who restores a sinful, fallen creation and makes all things new….No significant biblical theme can be viewed on its own without linking it to its goal or fulfillment in Christ." - Graeme Goldsworthy … Continue reading Christ and the Bible
What if God Took the Bible Away?
What if God said, “You have no interest in what I have to say? Think you know better than I do? Have it your way. Let’s see how that works out for you.” That’s what happened in the days of the prophet, Amos. And it could well happen now. We’ve all won the lottery where … Continue reading What if God Took the Bible Away?
The Width and Depth of Scripture
Recently, I was humbled by the story of Jesus calming the storm on the Sea of Galilee. I was humbled for the following reason: I've read the Bible through, cover to cover, many times. In various translations. Additionally, I've "camped out" in particular books and/or passages for months at a time. Finally, I've carefully studied … Continue reading The Width and Depth of Scripture
Why I Don’t Read the Bible Through in One Year
This entry is in no way intended to minimize the conviction of those who love to read the Bible through in a year. What follows is simply an alternative to that method - one that has worked best for me. I am a slow reader and have always had difficulty with reading comprehension. As a … Continue reading Why I Don’t Read the Bible Through in One Year