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.
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The Danger of Force-Fitting Scripture into Current Events
No, Leviticus 8:22-24 & 14:14, and Ephesians 6:11 do not directly apply to Donald Trump and his assassination attempt. Social media is ablaze with people posting what they interpret as freaky parallels between the passages cited above and Trump’s survival after the recent assassination attempt at a rally in Pennsylvania on July 13th. It’s curious, … Continue reading The Danger of Force-Fitting Scripture into Current Events
Would You Recognize the Devil if You Saw Him?
Some time back, I was reading part of a work by 16th century theologian, Ignatius of Loyola. The quote below gave me pause and prompted the question: Would you recognize the devil is you saw him? I believe many Christians do not. “The enemy…makes a tour of inspection of our virtues…Where he finds us *weakest … Continue reading Would You Recognize the Devil if You Saw Him?
A Very Brief Theology of Christian Worship Music
One question I like to occasionally ask myself (and our lead team) as we lead the musical portion of our worship services comes from theologian, John Frame, who asks, "Does what we sing help our people think more - or less - theologically?" After all, I have no interest in our folks leaving thinking, "Wow! … Continue reading A Very Brief Theology of Christian Worship Music