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The Spiritual Man
The Spiritual Man—I recently put together a site where several friends and I can discuss a book online. We’re reading, “The Spiritual Man” by Watchman Nee. Check it out and feel free to join in the discussion.
Process Thought to Reformed Tradition
Bruce Ware gives a history and explanation behind some of the major ideas within Christianity – from Process Thought all the way to Reformed Tradition – in three audio segments which are well worth listening to. Find out more about Process Thought, Open Theism, Classic Arminianism, and Reformed Tradition no matter where you’re at on [...]
Healing in His Wings
Malachi says that the Sun of righteousness will arise with healing in his wings. This Sun – Jesus – did arise, and he physically healed many people as seen throughout the gospels. But, did healing come from his wings? The word for wings used in Malachi 4:2 is the Hebrew word kanaph which describes a [...]
Comparing Translations
Comparing Translations is a great resource from a mostly objective point of view for understanding where our current Bible comes from. This is a great chart comparing Bibles’ literalness.
Understanding Translations of the Bible
Why is it that when I try to research where translations of the Bible come from, I either get overwhelmed with ultra-detailed information, or end up with a verse-by-verse list of differences between any version and the KJV?
Missing Building
Update: Image references have been removed temporarily. Building Blocks My last post talked about the building blocks mentioned in 1 Corinthians 3 and what those are based on the immediate context. From a broader context and even some things mentioned in the comment by NJ, you might beg the question: “But wait, isn’t Paul talking [...]
Wood Hay and Stubble Doesn’t Burn
Unburnable What! How can they not burn? Of course wood, hay and stubble are easily consumed by fire, but what are wood, hay and stubble in the first place? Wood Hay and Stubble Paul writes to the church at Corinth about many different issues, but in 1 Corinthians 3, he mentions an interesting concept. Now [...]
Visit with the Mormons
After more than a month of persistence from the Mormon missionaries, my wife and I finally set aside time to meet with them. Last night two Mormon elders came to our house to share with us their message of the “complete” gospel. I have to be completely honest—I know almost nothing about Mormons. To show [...]
Myth of Evangelism
Law vs. Beliefs Gregory Boyd, author of Myth of a Christian Nation, reveals a very different approach to evangelism than that of Ray Comfort. While Ray’s primary method of evangelism is centered on the law—more specifically the Ten Commandments—Gregory emphasizes building a case for Christ from what the receiving audience already believes. This approach is [...]